THINKING AHEAD
Temporary traffic management continues to evolve to meet the working needs and regulatory requirements of New Zealand construction and civil works companies.
We spend a great deal of time thinking about the challenges of delivering a harm-free environment, better traffic management, effective training and so much more. Here you’ll find articles and links to keep you updated on where our own thinking is going and issues and ideas you may want to consider.
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Auckland Transport Audit Requirements for Level 2LS, Level 2 and Level 3 Roads on the AT Network
Email from Tom Kiddle, TTM Manager, Auckland Transport. - TTM Industry Update #54: Controls required for working on Auckland Transport Level 2LS, Level 2 & Level 3 Roads;...
From Hire to TMPs then joining the dots
Generally, when someone begins their journey in the TTM and roading industry, one would generally start on the road. Not me - here is how I did it and what I have learnt along...
Why is a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) Needed?
Let’s face it – we have all at one time or another been stuck in gridlock due to the bottleneck caused by road works. It’s inconvenient for sure, and inevitable when road...
Out with The Old, In with The New Training and Competency Model
Well, it’s been a long journey to get to this present moment in time… It was 5 years ago now that the NZTA decided to look at a revamp of the CoPTTM training model. The CoPTTM...
The New Training and Competency Pathways Map
What happens to my existing qualification with the new Training and Competency model? In short, your current warrant is good until it expires and you can continue as usual until...
How Do I Convert My Existing CoPTTM Qualifications to The New Training Model?
So, we now have the new training model in the traffic management industry - but if you’re already qualified what happens next? Firstly, a note on all existing...
Training and Competency Model – ELI5 (Explain Like I’m 5) version.
In this ELI5 I will cover the following frequently asked questions: Road categories (read this first to understand the rest) Training and competency model explained at a...
Mobile Operations in TTM and How the New Traffic Competency Model Will Help the Industry
Vehicles are the most diverse piece of equipment used in the Temporary Traffic Management industry. They transport crews, signs and other TTM equipment needed to run sites and...
Altering Permanent Traffic Signals Within A Long Term TTM Site
I have worked on a number of sites in Auckland where altering permanent traffic signals are required for road works. On all of these projects altering the intersection becomes...