Deliver on Government policy: get active travel training

Our active travel training is gaining momentum, inquiries from councils, consultants and contractors show demand is there for our training package – want to learn more, sign up for training in July and September.

Active travel – walking and riding a bicycle – is at the heart of Welsh Government policy to create a healthier Wales and connect our communities. It’s why Welsh Government introduced the Active Travel (Wales) Act in 2013 and it’s why more funds have been allocated and new guidance provided. Welsh construction can make the policy a reality on the ground, so, designers, planners and policy makers really understand what is meant by Active Travel?

 Are the principles of Active Travel Act applied at every opportunity? Do you know what they are?

To get the best professional advice, training and guidance delivered by Phil Jones Associates (PJA) on behalf of CEWales sign up for our online Active Travel learning and development sessions. Four sessions of 90-minutes over two weeks costs £230/person.

Dates for training are – 6, 8 and 13, 15 of July and 21, 23 and 28 and 30 of September. Courses are limited to 15 places – booked on a first come first served basis. More dates will be available in the autumn and we can create bespoke courses on request.

Active Travel is an inherently good thing. All of us benefit from exercise and movement. But it is overlooked, practitioners isolated and often schemes are not connected.

CEWales training joins those dots.

This training provides a solid introduction to walking and cycling and is suitable for anyone up and down the supply chain. From professionals in transport planning, transport policy, highway engineering, development planning and road safety on the client and consultant side to contractors delivering the project. Following the sessions clients and consultants will be able to plan a cycling and walking network, knowing the key issues which underpin best practice planning and design. Contractors will be equipped with a holistic understanding of Active Travel so they can pursue best practice on site and be confident to challenge the plans and instructions from clients. The course allows all construction professionals to think beyond the red line.

Delivered by PJA, our training is coordinated by Just Ride the Bike and supported by Welsh Government and Transport for Wales.

Call 02920 493322 to find out more or go to info@cewales.org.uk to register for the training and guidance. Look out for more information and flyers soon and regular updates about active travel, inclusivity, diversity and rethinking construction logistics.