Temporary traffic management is the method of safely managing vehicles and pedestrians through, around or past an activity or event on any road or road reserve - with minimum disruption. See the definition of road reserve.
What is a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)?
A Traffic Management Plan describes how an activity on a road or road reserve will be safely set up, managed and removed. It includes:
- the proposed works and site layout
- timing and work programme - set up and removal of the activity
- safety measures for the public and contractors
- contingency planning
When is a TMP required?
Any activity that changes the normal use of a road or reserve requires a TMP. This includes:
- Digging or excavating a road or footpath
- Blocking a footpath for signwriting, scaffolding, painting or similar work.
- Events - some may also require a temporary road closure
Traffic management for events
If your event takes place on a road or road reserve, you'll generally need a Traffic Management Plan. Some events also require a temporary road closure application.
Who is responsible?
Event organisers are responsible for providing traffic management at their event. If you don't hold the required qualifications such as:
- Traffic Management Operative (TMO) practising
- Site Traffic Management Specialist (STMS A or B) practising
- Temporary Traffic Management Planner (TTM-planner)
then you must engage a professional traffic management company to develop your TMP. This ensures your event meets legal requirements and keeps everyone safe.
What to include in your Traffic Management Plan
Your TMP should outline how you will keep people safe and traffic flowing smoothly. It must includes, but is not limited to:
- car parking - location, capacity and signage
- safe access and exit - for all attendees, staff and suppliers at the event site
- emergency service access - must be maintained at all times
- other events or works - happening nearby at the same time that may could affect traffic
- speed limits - clearly marked on the event site
- spotters for large vehicles - required when manoeuvring near people or property.
- pedestrian management - especially for large crowds or busy crossings
Timeframes and contact
To keep your event on track, make sure you meeting following following deadlines:
- Traffic Management Plans must to submitted at least 20 working days before your event.
- Temporary road closures must be applied for at least 10 weeks in advance to allow for the required 42 days of public notice.
Talk to us early in your planning to find out whether you need a TMP or temporary road closure or both. We're happy to help email events@gdc.govt.nz
Traffic management providers
- Pro Traffic Solutions Gisborne - P: 0279 451 954 E: matt@protraffic.co.nz
- Downer Gisborne - P: 0215 873 99 E: jason.clegg@downer.co.nz
- Fulton Hogan Gisborne - P: 027 225 7810 E: Jessica.brown@fultonhogan.com
- Tairawhiti Contractors - P: (06) 864 8121 E: admin@t-c.co.nz
- JT Contractors - P: 0221 626 196 E: Hso@jtcontractors.co.nz
- Parata Contracting Gisborne - P: 02041443563 E: raewyn@parata.co.nz
- Kuru Contracting - P: (06) 862 6883 E: ttm@kurucontracting.co.nz