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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Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Behind The Scenes
To the public, TTM (Temporary Traffic Management) looks simple – orange cones, signs, some big bright light up trucks and a couple of “lollypop people.” In fact, the Traffic...
Barrier Induction
This Barrier induction video is free to use if you have barrier systems onsite and need important safe working instructions to be given to workers. Or simply as an educational...
Traffic Management Training – Where do I start??
Traffic Management Training - where do I start? Many people (I included) fall into the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry without understanding the huge opportunity...
Becoming a Traffic Controller – What Is Involved?
What is a Traffic Controller A Traffic Controller is a qualified person who works under the supervision of a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS). This means that you work...
How To Train Traffic Controllers To Be More Than Book Smart
I’ve been a temporary traffic management trainer for the better part of 10 years, and it was not until recently did I realise I have a place in tertiary education. Traffic...
What is an STMS
What is an STMS? The STMS is the supervisor responsible for managing all temporary traffic management aspects of a roadworks site. They ensure effective protection for all road...
How will COVID-19 affect technology in Temporary Traffic Management and the challenges we face
Although the main focus of digital technology in these uncertain times has been to track infections or develop new ways of defending ourselves, the second wave of technology will...
Online Training for TTM – New Styles of Learning for the Future? Webinar or Classroom?
The last few weeks has seen a lot of new meeting and new training styles hitting the world. Prior to early March I personally did not know of Zoom for example – now it has become...
An Important Impact that COVID-19 has had on the Temporary Traffic Management industry
These are unprecedented times we are currently living in, not because pandemics are a new thing or because we have never experienced an economic downturn. This pandemic will have...
