At Paragon Traffic Management, safety and accessibility go hand in hand. We are proud to announce that we have achieved Disability Confident Level 1 – Comitted status, marking an important step in our ongoing commitment to inclusion, accessibility and responsible service delivery across the UK.

For organisations delivering works in busy urban environments such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool, accessibility is not an optional extra — it is essential. Our commitment to the Disability Conficent scheme reinforces our approach to designing and delivering traffic management that works for everyone who uses the space.

What Disability Conficent Means in Practice

The UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take meaningful action to improve how they recruit, support and develop disabled people.

By achieving Level 1, Paragon has committed to:

  • Inclusive recruitment practices
  • Clear and accessible communication of opportunities
  • Offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria
  • Providing reasonable workplace adjustments
  • Supporting existing employees to thrive in their roles

This milestone strengthens our people-first culture and helps ensure we continue building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Why Accessibility Matters in Urban Traffic Management

In densely populated urban areas, traffic management setups are encountered by thousands of pedestrians and road users every day. This includes people with mobility impairments, visual impairments, neurodivergent conditions, parents with pushchairs, and elderly residents.

By strengthening our understanding of accessibility and inclusion, we can:

  • Design safer pedestrian routes and clear crossings
  • Improve site layouts for visually impaired users
  • Reduce confusion and risk in high-footfall environments
  • Ensure compliance aligns with real-world usability
  • Support safer movement through busy worksites

For clients operating in major cities, this approach helps protect public safety, maintain reputation, and support social value commitments.

Supporting Social Value and Inclusive Communities

Many infrastructure, telecoms, utilities and civil engineering projects now require demonstrable social value contributions. Our Disability Confident commitment supports these requirements by reinforcing our focus on equality, accessibility and community wellbeing.

This commitment aligns with:

  • Public sector procurement expectations
  • Urban authority accessibility priorities
  • Equality and inclusion standards
  • Community safety and wellbeing initiatives

A Step Forward — With More to Come

Achieving Disability Confident Level 1 is the beginning of a wider journey. We are committed to continually improving accessibility awareness, strengthening inclusive practices and ensuring our workplaces and worksites are welcoming and safe for everyone.

As we continue delivering traffic management across major UK cities and urban environments, our focus remains clear:

Safety By Choice, Not By Chance.