taxonomy.php

Cycle safety

Mobile Cranes and Road Risk

Road-going mobile cranes are a common sight on roads and construction sites across the UK and like all heavy equipment, have the potential to cause great harm if not maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. When using mobile cranes, several important factors must be considered to help reduce risk. These include decisions made at the procurement stage,…

Cyclists and Vehicle Drivers Learning From Each Other

Knowing how important cycling is in Walthamstow with the Mini Holland cycling infrastructure scheme, when we started a new project in Walthamstow, not far from Blackhorse Road tube station, we decided that we would do a road safety event to show local cyclists we are considerate to them but also allow them to have the chance to sit in one…

Ensuring Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety Using Speed Cameras

To ensure the safety of cyclists, pedestrians and other road users, sites should take measures to minimise the risk of vehicle or plant movement, on and around site. Sites should also make sure delivery vehicles and plant drive appropriately on the designated delivery routes. Sites can ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by using speed cameras: Speed cameras were purchased and…

Safety Features on Vehicles

Drivers should be especially vigilant to ensure the movement of vehicles and plant on and around site is not a risk to pedestrians, cyclists, workers and other road users. Vehicles can also be adapted to minimise safety risks and encourage drivers, road users and pedestrians to be more aware of their surroundings. Examples of how vehicles could be adapted to…

Pedestrian Safe Zones within Site Hoarding

During the site set up phase this contractor established their site hoarding along a busy city centre location, which also has a live cycle lane that runs parallel with the hoarding. This particular cycle lane is used by both cyclists and members of the public. The team recognised a risk where pedestrians are walking within close proximity of passing cyclists…

Cycle Safety Event

Oxford is a cycling city and, with the popularity of cycling within the city on the rise , it is a great way to travel, keep fit and be environmentally friendly. As part of the contractor’s project, they have recognised the importance of cycling safely. With increasing construction traffic and heavy goods vehicles making deliveries to the site, they wanted…

Collision Avoidance System

The contractor is working with Safety Shield to trial and install their technology in their machines to create a safer working environment. This has been installed in all dumpers on site and is the most advanced AI collision avoidance system available for all vehicles and plant. The system utilises AI object recognition technology to detect vulnerable road users, pedestrians and…

Promoting TFL’s Online Cycle Skills Course to the Workforce

Since the pandemic started the project team have taken measures to encourage the use of bicycle to travel around London, therefore having less site works using public transport. On a daily basis around 50 site workers use the projects bike store, with a large number of the workforce using Santander Cycles. Therefore, to promote safety they have been promoting TFL’s…

Analytics Software used to React to Safety Critical Incidents

Analytic software was introduced by the project to cut the time taken to react to safety critical incidents in live lanes with temporary traffic management arrangements in place. The software analyses CCTV images to alert the two CCTV operators, who are manually monitoring 68 cameras, to any stationary vehicles, pedestrians or foreign objects and automatically operates signals and sends SMS…

Cyclist and Motorist Advanced Warning at Side Road Crossings

As part of the Stoneferry corridor works in Hull, Colas UKP, Clearview Intelligence and Hull CC have developed a visual advanced warning system to advise motorists of passing cyclists prior to entering side road junctions. The system utilises a combination of DfT amber/red IRS2 road studs in ‘strings’ coupled with active cycle detector cabinets and Lidar detectors set some 40m…

Road User Collaboration

The project team recently had a member of the community, a London cyclist that travels past the Hackney site on a regular basis, travel in one of their HGV’s around London and the surrounding areas to show how they help to keep other road users safe. The cyclist commented: “This morning I have had the experience of sitting in the…

Community Safety Mirror

Fulham Reach has provided a new section of river walk for the benefit of the whole community. This is well used route by both pedestrians and cyclsists and has become busy due to the warm spring weather and continuing lockdown. The Fulham Reach Team noticed a blind spot where a busy bike path/footpath intersects the river walk. This poses the…

Considering Alternative Cycle Routes During Works

Cycling is a fundamental element towards attaining a healthier lifestyle and benefits from the negative pollution normally associated with motor vehicles. However, there are numerous barriers to cycling especially during roadworks. For many people, lack of confidence and feelings of vulnerability are common reasons for not cycling. To encourage more cycling, Transport for London (TfL) is constructing more cycle networks….

Vision Zero Collaboration

Each year around 4,000 people are killed or seriously injured on London’s roads. People walking, cycling or riding motorcycles make up 80% of deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads. In July 2018, the Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL) and the Metropolitan Police launched a bold ‘Vision Zero Action Plan’ to end the toll of deaths and serious…

The Cycle Plate: A TfL, Cadent Gas and Oxford Plastics Collaboration

The Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy, published in 2018, sets out a vision for a healthier, greener and more prosperous city. The strategy makes clear that a new type of thinking is required to increase active, efficient and sustainable travel to help achieve this vision for London. Cycling is a fundamental element of towards attaining a healthier lifestyle and benefits…

What is the Hub?

The Hub features examples of construction industry best practice sourced from across the UK and Ireland. It can be used by anyone in the industry including site managers, contractors, suppliers and clients, who are looking to improve their standards of considerate construction.

The Hub is a Considerate Constructors Scheme initiative.

Find out more

What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme?

The Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation founded by the construction industry to improve its image.

The Scheme monitors construction activity across the UK and Ireland, scoring registered sites, companies and suppliers against a Code of Considerate Practice.

Find out more

© 2026 Best Practice Hub

✖

The Best Practice Hub is provided by the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Find out more