Active Travel CPD Training Ireland
Professional development in Active Travel infrastructure design equips engineers, planners, and architects with knowledge for implementing safe cycling facilities across Ireland. Creative Landscaping Works, delivers specialist Active Travel CPD Training on Dutch Kerbs or Active Travel Kerb design, specification, and installation.
Our Active Travel CPD Training courses addresses the technical requirements defined in the NTA Cycle Design Manual, DMURS standards, and TII specifications. Participants gain practical understanding applicable to immediate project work, from initial design through to on-site implementation.
Based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, we can deliver in person or remote training sessions throughout Ireland.
Why Active Travel Infrastructure Training Matters Now?
Government investment in cycling infrastructure continues accelerating across Ireland. Traditional road design education didn’t cover cycling infrastructure specifics. The knowledge gap affects project quality when professionals apply road design principles to cycling facilities requiring different approaches.
Tender submissions increasingly require demonstrated NTA Cycle Design Manual compliance. Design errors prove costly once construction begins. Incorrect kerb heights, poor transition design, or inadequate drainage integration require expensive rectification. Investment in proper training prevents these issues, protecting project budgets and professional reputations.
Who Should Attend Our CPD Training
Civil Engineers
Engineers designing road schemes incorporating cycle facilities need detailed understanding of Active Travel Kerb requirements. The training covers technical specifications, installation standards, and integration with drainage and utilities. Design engineers gain confidence specifying appropriate solutions for different contexts. Site engineers supervising installations benefit from understanding quality control requirements. This knowledge supports better on-site decision-making when contractors raise queries or propose variations.
Transport Planners
Planners developing Active Travel strategies need understanding of infrastructure components. Our training connects planning objectives with technical implementation. Participants learn how kerb design affects user experience, safety outcomes, and network functionality. Planners gain language and specifications for funding submissions demonstrating standards compliance. This knowledge improves application success rates and supports effective stakeholder communication.
Architects
Architects designing public realm improvements increasingly incorporate cycling infrastructure. Understanding Active Travel Kerb specifications ensures designs work practically whilst achieving aesthetic objectives. The training addresses how kerbs integrate with wider street design elements. Our training explores approaches for incorporating Active Travel standards within constrained contexts. Participants see examples of successful area implementations.
Council Technical Staff
Local authority staff managing Active Travel programmes benefit from comprehensive technical understanding. The training covers procurement specifications, contractor management, and quality assurance procedures. This knowledge supports effective project delivery within council frameworks. Understanding design intent helps maintenance staff identify issues early and plan appropriate interventions.
Quantity Surveyors
Accurate project costing requires understanding of Active Travel Kerb specifications and installation requirements. Our training covers material costs, installation complexity factors, and whole-life considerations. Quantity surveyors gain knowledge for preparing realistic project budgets. QSs can assess whether contractor proposals meet standards and identify potential value engineering opportunities. This technical literacy supports better procurement outcomes.
What Our Training Covers
Our comprehensive CPD programme addresses all aspects of Active Travel Kerb design, specification, and implementation relevant to Irish projects. Training content adapts to participant needs whilst maintaining technical rigour required for professional development recognition.
Dutch Design Principles
Understanding the research and experience underpinning modern Active Travel Kerb design. Decades of cycling infrastructure development in the Netherlands identified optimal kerb characteristics. Often referred to as Dutch Kerbs, Irish standards incorporate these proven principles.
Participants learn why specifications exist rather than viewing standards as arbitrary requirements. This understanding supports better design decisions when applying standards to unique site conditions. The forgiving design philosophy receives particular attention, explaining how infrastructure should accommodate user error rather than punish it.
Technical Specifications
Comprehensive review of Active Travel Kerb specifications, manufacturing standards, and material requirements. Engineers gain knowledge for writing tender specifications and evaluating product compliance.
Content includes precast kerb standards, material composition and performance requirements, dimensional tolerances and quality control, durability characteristics for Irish weather conditions, and certification documentation requirements.
Design for Different Contexts
Applying Active Travel Kerb standards across various urban and rural situations. Each context presents unique challenges requiring thoughtful design approaches. Scenarios include urban cycle lanes on arterial routes, town centre shared space environments, residential area treatments, greenway development, school zone cycle routes, junction treatments, retrofitting existing streets, and heritage area sensitive interventions.
Interactive discussion explores participants’ actual project challenges. Collaborative problem-solving develops practical skills applicable beyond the training session.
DMURS Integration
Active Travel improvements rarely occur in isolation. Understanding how cycle infrastructure integrates with wider DMURS-compliant street design proves essential for successful projects. Training covers street cross-section design, junction design balancing multiple user needs, drainage and utilities integration, coordination with public transport infrastructure, and accessibility requirements.
Installation Best Practices
Understanding installation requirements ensures designs work practically on-site. Engineers specifying Active Travel Kerbs need knowledge of construction processes, quality control, and common installation challenges.
Coverage includes sub-base preparation requirements, bedding and alignment procedures, joint treatment, concrete backing installation, drainage integration during construction, quality control inspection points, and common installation errors to prevent. Site photographs and case studies illustrate proper and improper installation techniques.
Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
Designing for long-term performance requires understanding maintenance needs and lifecycle considerations. This forward-thinking approach protects infrastructure investment value. Content includes routine inspection requirements, common deterioration patterns, repair procedures, cleaning protocols, winter maintenance, and whole-life costing methodologies.
Council maintenance teams particularly value this practical guidance. Private developers gain insights for lifecycle cost analysis in planning applications.
Project Case Studies
Learning from completed projects provides valuable insights. We examine successful implementations and projects requiring design modifications during delivery. Case studies cover urban cycle lanes, greenway developments, town centre regeneration, school zone improvements, street retrofitting, heritage area treatments, and technically challenging projects.
Participants see real-world outcomes from design decisions and identify lessons applicable to their upcoming projects.
Interactive Discussion and Q&A
Open forum for participants to raise specific project challenges. Collaborative problem-solving draws on group expertise alongside facilitator knowledge. This interactive component often proves most valuable as participants gain insights directly applicable to immediate work.
Training Delivery Options for Active Travel CPD Training
In-Person Sessions
Face-to-face training supports hands-on examination of actual kerb samples and products. Participants handle materials, examine profiles, and discuss characteristics directly observable on physical samples.
- Your council offices or meeting rooms
- Conference facilities in major Irish cities
- Project sites for combined classroom and field observation
In-person delivery creates networking opportunities and encourages interactive discussion amongst participants from different organizations. In person delivery can be arranged subject to the availability of trainers.
Online Delivery
Remote delivery accommodates dispersed teams or reduced travel requirements. Interactive elements maintain engagement including live polls, breakout rooms for discussions, screen sharing for detailed specification examination, and digital resource sharing for post-training reference.
Trainer Expertise
Our training team combines practical industry experience with deep technical knowledge of Active Travel standards. Trainers include:
This expertise ensures training addresses both theoretical standards and practical implementation realities. Participants benefit from multiple perspectives on design challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend Active Travel CPD training?
Civil engineers, transport planners, architects, council technical staff, and quantity surveyors involved in cycling infrastructure projects benefit from this training. Anyone designing, specifying, or managing Active Travel projects gains applicable knowledge. No prerequisites exist—the training suits both experienced professionals and those new to cycling infrastructure.
Can training be delivered at our offices or online?
Yes, private training sessions can be delivered at your chosen location. You arrange suitable meeting room with projector/screen and basic refreshments. Private sessions allow customization addressing your specific project challenges. Online delivery covers the same content with interactive elements maintaining engagement.
Do you offer refresher training?
Refresher sessions cover standards updates and emerging best practices when available. Previous training participants receive priority notification. These sessions maintain currency as Active Travel guidance evolves. Contact us about refresher training opportunities.
How do I register multiple team members?
Contact us directly for group bookings. Consider private training if you want larger numbers trained together on the same date.
When are training sessions scheduled?
Training sessions run throughout the year based on demand. Contact us for current availability. We schedule private training according to your team’s requirements. Flexible delivery options accommodate different organizational calendars.
Related Resources
Complement your CPD training with additional resources:
- Active Travel Kerbs Ireland – Product Information – Detailed specifications and applications
- Technical Specification – Types of kerbs
- NTA – Website of resources
Book Your Active Travel CPD Training Today
Develop the technical expertise Irish Active Travel infrastructure demands. Our CPD training equips professionals with knowledge for designing, specifying, and implementing NTA-compliant cycling facilities.
Contact us to discuss training options suitable for your team. We’ll work with you to schedule sessions that fit your requirements and deliver content addressing your specific challenges.
Get in Touch:
- Call: 074 9205039
- Email: marketing@creativelandscapingworks.com
Creative Landscaping Works
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Serving all of Ireland
Building expertise in Active Travel infrastructure, one professional at a time.
