Why is a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) required?
Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for roadwork sites and events provide a means of planning and implementing how all road users will be safely and efficiently guided through a site where any activities are being carried out.
Traffic Management Planning is the management of public and occupational safety and network performance risks associated with work activities undertaken in a traffic environment.
A TMP outlines how the works are integrated into the operation of the road network, providing for the safety of workers and road users while maintaining the service provided by the road network. Management of road work requires consideration of the safe accommodation of all road users, including vulnerable road users and workers on roads, who need protection from traffic.
Do I need an accreditation to develop and submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)?
The Advanced Worksite Traffic Management course and current accreditation are required to develop a Traffic Management Plan.
Traffic management planners must also have the necessary knowledge, qualifications and experience to design traffic management schemes for the environment in which they will operate.
For TMPs involving ‘Complex Traffic Arrangements’, an accredited Road Works Traffic Manager (RTM) will be engaged to review and endorse the TMP in accordance with the Main Roads WA Code of Practice.
I am organising an off-road event generating a large volume of vehicle traffic and requiring event participants to cross a busy road – do I need a Traffic Management Plan?
Yes, any party responsible for organising a public or private event that involves a change to the traffic environment during which road users will be required to actively reduce their travel speed, change their direction of travel or be subjected to additional traffic controls, abnormally long queueing or delays must ensure that a TMP is prepared.
I conducted works in this location 18 months ago. Can I use the same Traffic Management Plan?
If TMPs are used more than once, you must consider their continuous improvement. TMPs must be reviewed at least once per 12-month period, ensuring any changes in traffic conditions, volumes, road environment, legislation, etc. are considered.
I do not have a Main Roads WA accreditation. Can I implement roadwork or pedestrian advisory signage?
No, only people accredited with a Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) ticket may erect or remove signage.
Why does a Traffic Management Plan need to be submitted to the Road Authority by the project manager?
This is to ensure that the project manager and construction parties are aware of the site requirements while ensuring that the designed TMP is appropriate to support the works. It also ensures compliance with the Code of Conduct, March 2024, Section 2.1, page 24.
I have submitted the Traffic Management Plan to the Road Authority. Can I book for tomorrow?
Traffic management plans must be approved by the road authority before implementation. Local governments may require 10 working business days, and Main Roads may require 15 working business days.
My works are on behalf of the local government. Can you prioritise me?
Many local governments have generic traffic management plans designed to support works, provided you meet the generic criteria for your works.
Please provide Pilbara Traffic Management with written correspondence from the Local Government Authority confirming acceptance for the implementation of planned generic traffic management, including accepted work dates and times.
If I am just using signs on the side of a road, why do I need someone onsite to monitor?
It is a Main Roads WA requirement for daily site checks of unattended work sites, as signage may be stolen or placed into the roadway causing increased risk to road users.
Changes in road conditions or incidents with errant members of the public out of hours could result in severe injury or loss of life. BTWM Personnel must be onsite out of hours if the site cannot be secured.
Can I conduct stop/slow with just a BWTM accreditation qualification?
No, only personnel with traffic controller accreditation may conduct stop/slow duties.
