Non-Motorised User Audits (NMU)

Overview

A two-day module designed to help delegates carry out Non-Motorised User (NMU) Audits in accordance with the Highways Agency Standard HD 42/05. The course includes a number of workshops to give delegates practical experience in carrying out NMU Audits. Advice will be given on designing for vulnerable road users.

The course is aimed at Engineers and Technicians who will carry out or supervise NMU Audits. It would also be useful for anyone designing schemes specifically for non-motorised users.

Topics Covered

Day 1

• What are Non-Motorised User (NMU) Audits?
• The NMU Process
• Writing NMU Audit Reports
• The Risks to Non-Motorised Users
• Designing for Pedestrians including Workshop

Day 2

• Designing for Cyclists including Workshop
• Designing for Equestrians
• Designing for People with Disabilities including Workshop
• Putting it all Together