Design and Provision of Tactile Paving

TMS offers an extensive range of training courses in the field of Road Safety and Traffic Management.  All courses offer a 'hands on' approach to training and are recognised for CPD by the IHE and CIHT

Design and Provision of Tactile Paving

Overview:

A one day course designed to help delegates provide for disabled road users in
accordance with the Equality Act 2010.  The course includes a
number of workshops to give delegates a better understanding of the design and
provision of tactile paving. The course is aimed at Engineers and Technicians
designing new highway / traffic schemes or carrying out improvement schemes.

Aims and Objectives:

• To assist delegates to understand the issues involved in designing and installing
  tactile paving layouts
• To  provide delegates with the knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out
  their professional roles
• To provide the opportunity for delegates to network and discuss tactile paving
  issues
• To provide advice to delegates on their own projects and improve their design
  and implementation skills

Topics Covered:

• The role of tactile paving in meeting the needs of disabled people
  Delegates will:
  Examine the needs of wheelchair users and visually impaired pedestrians
  Discuss the role of and need for tactile paving
• Types of tactile paving
  Delegates will:
  Examine the different types of tactile paving
  Identify the roles of each type of tactile paving
• Blister paving
  Delegates will:
  Examine blister paving layout principles, shapes and colour
  Examine common applications - uncontrolled crossings, controlled crossings,
  staggered crossings, pedestrian refuges, vehicle crossovers, traffic calming,
  entry treatments
  Examine the use of blister paving in conservation areas and enhancement
  schemes
• Blister paving design workshop
  Delegates will:
  Design a number of tactile paving layouts
  Identify and discuss the issues raised
• Corduroy paving
  Delegates will:
  Examine when corduroy tactile paving should be used
  Examine common applications - steps, ramps to LRT, Level crossings shared
  pedestrian/cycle facilities
• Tram line and ladder paving (for segregated footway/cycle tracks)
  Delegates will:
  Examine when tram line and ladder tactile paving  should be used
  Examine common applications of the tram line and ladder paving

Certification:

Delegates completing this course will receive a CPD certificate of attendance, recognised by both the IHE and CIHT.

Date of Next Course: NEW DATE TO BE ARRANGED

Course Fees: £210 excluding VAT

Course Location: Coventry

Booking a place:

To book a place on this course please either download pdf booking form or follow the link below to make an online booking.

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