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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Road Levels: Levels of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)
Roads are divided into different levels, to reflect their intensity of use and associated risk. Identify the levels of temporary traffic management with our guidelinesThere are...
Why Take A Traffic Management Refresher Course?
To be able to deliver a Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) plan efficiently, it is essential to have your team trained at the appropriate level. Once initial training has been...
UPDATE: Traffic Management Qualifications and Prerequisites
Please note: This blog post is out of date and covers the old training prerequisites. If you are looking for the Waka Kotahi Training and Competency model prerequisites you can...
Employment Benefits of Level 1 Basic Traffic Control Course Qualified
With the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA and Auckland Transport (AT) announcing a $28 billion funding package for Auckland roading and public transport projects the Temporary...
Why is AUTOCAD Perfect for Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Design?
AutoCAD is a computer-aided Drafting and Design program used for both 2-D and 3-D projects. It was developed by Autodesk in 1982 and was the only a desktop application of its...
3 Major Traffic Control Equipment for Road Closure
Traffic Control Equipments Variable Message Sign Boards (VMS Boards) VMS boards are traffic control equipment that is one of the most effective ways of communicating specific...
On-Road Training: Why STMS’ Need Coaching?
Coaching is a great tool that is used as a positive way to develop a skill set. For example, to achieve a full driver’s license, you would need to progress through various...
The Truth About Road Safety in NZ: A Compliant Driver is Not Enough
The term 'road safety' is fairly self-explanatory. However, you cannot let fall between the cracks its importance in the daily life of an individual. Dave Tilton, Managing...