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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Manager of Activities requiring TTM – Register Your Interest Now
There was an additional learning block included in the new Training and Competency (T&C) Model, left to industry to develop – the Manager of Activities Requiring TTM. For...
NZ Certificate in Traffic Incident Management is here!
For some time, the Traffic Management Industry has been in need of career pathways. More than just a job title – but qualifications recognising the capability of those who manage...
Being a Newcomer to the TTM Industry
Prior to my employment at Parallaxx, my awareness of the TTM Industry, like most people, was almost non-existent. After being plunged headfirst into this vast industry, I have...
I own a temporary traffic management company and my family have no idea what I do for a living
I’ll be the first to admit, temporary traffic management is not my area of expertise. I’m an ideas person, a creative, a dreamer, and have a knack of making words sound good on a...
Traffic Impact on Construction Sites – What is best, Traffic Analysis or Transport Impact Assessment?
Not all road works are the same, therefore each site needs to be treated differently when it comes to how we plan construction activities on the road reserve. Temporary Traffic...
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...
