March 2012 Types of Traffic Management Plans In order to manage the volumes of TMPs that are coming through the system and to streamline processes for many traffic management sites, CCC has reviewed and updated the definitions for TMPs. All options are required to be compliant with CoPTTM. Should you require a variation to CoPTTM requirements, document your reasons and submit to TMCs for assessment and possible approval. 1. GENERIC TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN - as per CoPTTM, Edition 4, Nov 2011 Refer CoPTTM: Clause: A7.5.1: Repetitive Activities Repetitive activities may have generic TMPs. The repetition could be either: The same type of work at similar locations (eg edge break repairs on a straight stretch of road) Returning to the same worksite to perform the same activitiy (eg mowing a centre island once a month). These repetitive activities may be performed by: Network maintenance contractors. No others will be approved by the RCA in the Generic Traffic Management Plan category. Refer CoPTTM: Clause: A7.5.2: Generic TMPs The generic TMPs may not be appropriate for every situation and it is the responsibility of the contractor, RCA and the engineer to check for this. The generic TMPs must be approved by the TMC and issued for a maximum time period of 12 months. The TMCs must be notified of the location, date and time of the works to be undertaken (weekly/monthly/yearly etc depending on work type via spreadsheet or email). The generic TMP must be resubmitted to the RCA for approval if it has been modified to accommodate: The generic TMPs must not be used for construction or resurfacing contracts. The user of a generic TMP has no rights to the road space and must allow others who have a site specific TMP access to the site.
The CCC operates a three strikes and you re out philosophy. Those granted a generic TMP must comply with the requirements of their generic TMP or risk the approval to use that generic TMP being revoked, after three non-conformance events in a single year period. NOTE 1: NOTE 2: To submit the initial Generic TMPs for approval by CCC s TMC via TMPforChch, use single pin worksite in Hagley Park and attach full documentation. An approved Generic TMP may also be submitted as a referenced traffic management diagram for a Universal TMP if it is important that the road space be allocated for works at the site. 2. SERVICE AGREEMENT - as per CoPTTM, Edition 4, Nov 2011 Refer CoPTTM: Clause: A7.5.1: Repetitive Activities Repetitive activities may have TMPs called Service Agreements. These repetitive activities may be performed by: Utility maintenance contractors. Gardening contractors. Sports organisations (eg regular bus pick-ups for school sports). Any others approved by the RCA. The repetition could be either: The same type of work at similar locations (eg surveying, window cleaning) Returning to the same worksite to perform the same activitiy (eg monitoring a pressure gauge, hedge trimming). The Service Agreement TMPs may not be appropriate for every situation and it is the responsibility of the contractor, RCA and the engineer to check for this. The Service Agreement TMPs must be approved by the TMC and issued for a maximum time period of three months in a localised area eg suburb, unless otherwise negotiated. The TMCs must be notified of the location, date and time of the works to be undertaken (weekly/monthly etc, depending on work type, via spreadsheet or email). The Service Agreement TMP must be resubmitted to the RCA for approval if it has been modified to accommodate: The Service Agreement TMPs must not be used for construction or re-surfacing contracts. The user of a Service Agreement TMP has no rights to the road space and must allow others who have a site specific TMP access to the site. The CCC operates a three strikes and you re out philosophy. Those granted a Service Agreement TMP must comply with the requirements of their Service Agreement TMP or risk
the approval to use that Service Agreement TMP being revoked, after three non-conformance events in a single year period. NOTE 1: NOTE 2: To submit the initial Service Agreement TMPs for approval by CCC s TMC via TMPforChch, use single pin worksite in Hagley Park and attach full documentation. An approved Service Agreement TMP may also be submitted as a referenced traffic management diagram for a Universal TMP if it is important that the road space be allocated for works at the site. 3. UNIVERSAL PLAN consistant with CoPTTM, Edition 4, Nov 2011 Refer CoPTTM: Clause: A7.4.1: Contents of TMPs A Universal Plan TMP is a traffic management plan made up from a referenced traffic management diagram with a sign spacing chart. A Universal Plan TMP is suitable for use: Where the TMP layout is simple. Where the TMP is of limited duration and limited locality (eg one months work at several sites in a suburb). Where work is repeated with a similar site layout (eg lateral in a cul-de-sac, multiple building demolitions in the suburbs). When the work requires that the road space be booked. A Universal Plan TMP can contain (CoPTTM Edition 4, Nov 2011) and should be submitted electronically via TMPforChch: Contract/consent numbers where applicable. Location details and road characteristics. Description of work. Other aspects affecting the road. Referenced traffic management diagram. Organisation (contractor, principal/client, RCA/s). Approvals. A Universal Plan TMP must take into account: Cycle lanes and the safety of cyclists if the lane is closed. Footpaths and pedestrian crossing facilities where the work affects access for pedestrians. Restricted parking, bus stops, loading zones and/or taxi stands where the works affect these facilities. The Universal Plan TMPs may not be appropriate for every situation and it is the responsibility of the contractor, RCA and the engineer to check for this. The TMCs must be notified of the location, date and time of the works to be undertaken and each site must be submitted into TMPforChch.
The Universal Plan TMP must be resubmitted to the RCA for approval if it has been modified to accommodate: The user of a Universal Plan TMP has allocated road space co-ordinated by thetmc. The CCC operates a three strikes and you re out philosophy. Those granted a Universal Plan TMP must comply with the requirements of their Universal Plan TMP or risk the approval to use that Universal Plan TMP being revoked, after three non-conformance events in a single year period. 4. SITE SPECIFIC PLAN consistant with CoPTTM, Edition 4, Nov 2011 Refer CoPTTM: Clause: A7.4.1: Contents of TMPs A Site Specific TMP is a traffic management plan which covers any other site not included in 1, 2, or 3 above. A Site Specific TMP must comply with CoPTTM and must be approved by the TMC. The TMCs must be notified of the location, date and time of the works to be undertaken and each site must be submitted into TMPforChch. A Site Specific TMP must take into account: Cycle lanes and the safety of cyclists if the lane is closed. Footpaths and pedestrian crossing facilities where the work affects access for pedestrians. Restricted parking, bus stops, loading zones and/or taxi stands where the works affect these facilities. The user of a Site Specific Plan TMP has allocated road space co-ordinated by the TMC.
Clause 7.6: Recommended Response Times Consistant with CoPTTM, Edition 4, Nov 2011 A7.6.1 Response Times: The TMP is required to be submitted in time to allow for any changes required by the RCA or engineer to ensure the TMP meets the requirements of CoPTTM. CoPTTM includes a table that shows the time frames for the submission, review and approval of TMPs for short-term, mobile and long-term activities. A7.6.2 Submission and Acceptance Times of TMPs Activity Road Category Time Frame (working days) Submit Prior to Start Date* RCA or Engineer to Approve All activities Level LV and 1 5 3 Short-term/Mobile Ops Level 2, Strategic Route 5 3 Long-term Ops Level 2, Strategic Route 10 5 *Where there is a requirement for public notification, the plan must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days before it needs to be publically notified. On behalf of the Traffic Management Coordinators Robyn Gardener Transport Safety Team Leader Transport and Greenspace City Environment Group