TMP has provided a selection of traffic management products to Loddon Primary School in Norfolk to enhance its cycle proficiency training. The donation includes FG300 bollards, Cycle Wands, Evo-N bollards, and traffic signs, helping to create a realistic training environment where young people can develop essential road safety skills.
The initiative aims to give children the confidence to cycle safely while reducing congestion and promoting active travel. By setting up mock road layouts in the playground, students can practise navigating junctions, signalling, and understanding traffic scenarios in a safe and controlled setting.
Mr Graveling, Acting Headteacher, shared his appreciation for the contribution:
“The bollards allow us to recreate road and junction setups in our playground. The more realistic we can make it, the more prepared our young people will be when cycling to and from school. We’re so grateful to TMP for their support.”
As more schools look to encourage sustainable travel, projects like this play a vital role in reducing vehicle congestion around school gates while improving air quality. Research shows that increasing cycling levels can significantly lower carbon emissions, contributing to cleaner, healthier communities.
TMP’s passively safe products are designed for use in various settings, including urban environments, highways, and educational spaces. For this initiative, the bollards and signs are not fixed down, allowing the school to adapt their layouts easily for different training exercises.
TMP is committed to supporting safer, more sustainable travel choices and is proud to assist schools in preparing young people for cycling on the road. This initiative aligns with the UK Government’s wider push for active travel solutions, aiming to encourage more people to switch to cycling as a practical, eco-friendly alternative to car journeys.
Studies highlight the benefits of cycling in reducing congestion and improving air quality. According to Cycling UK, around 42% of people in England own or have access to a bike, yet only 6% of journeys are made by bike. If 10% of all trips in the UK were made by bike, carbon emissions would drop by one million tonnes annually. Replacing short car journeys with cycling can also significantly reduce air pollution, particularly around schools.
TMP’s expertise extends beyond schools, supporting cycle lane delineation, pedestrian safety, and broader urban infrastructure improvements.
Local councils, schools, and urban planners looking to enhance road safety and cycling infrastructure can explore TMP’s full range of solutions at www.tmp.solutions.
References
- Cycling UK. (n.d.). Cycling statistics. Retrieved from https://www.cyclinguk.org
- Sustrans. (n.d.). Cycling and the environment. Retrieved from https://www.sustrans.org.uk
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