- What is CoPTTM?
- What are the Principles of the Code?
- What is contained in the Code?
- What is, and when do I need, a Traffic Management Plan
(TMP)?
- What training is needed and who can prepare a TMP?
- How can I provide Feedback?
- What is the Industry Review Group (IRG)?
- When is the next IRG?
- I am not doing roadworks, is there guidance for organising an Event?
There is always a safety risk when conducting an activity on or near the road. In response to this Transit has developed the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM). CoPTTM (the Code) describes the safe and efficient management and operation of temporary traffic management on all roads in New Zealand.
The code was developed as a best practice document in conjunction with the roading industry and is intended to provide guidance for safer working at reasonable cost. The code does not cover every situation and it is essential that those undertaking activities within the road reserve and those preparing and implementing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) have appropriate experience and training.
2. What are the Principles of the Code?
Any activity that varies the normal operational condition of any road must be subjected to hazard management in terms of the Code. To ensure safe and efficient temporary traffic management, the code is based on the following fundamental principles:
- Temporary traffic management must be consistent throughout New Zealand;
- All on road activities must be carried out in accordance with a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) that has been approved by the Road Controlling Authority (RCA). Refer Section A6: Traffic Management Plans;
- The safety of road users and road workers must be an integral part of all activities carried out on the road, from planning the activity through to completion;
- Clear and positive guidance must be provided for road users approaching, travelling through, and exiting the work site;
- Activities on any road should be planned so as to cause as little disruption, delay or inconvenience to road users as possible without compromising safety. The length and width of any road under temporary traffic management should be restricted to the minimum required for the safe operation of the activity.
3. What is contained in the Code?
The code includes:
- A description of the powers and responsibilities of relevant government agencies, road controlling authorities, emergency services, utility operators, event organisers, engineers, contractors and any other relevant parties;
- Levels of traffic management, assessed in terms of traffic volumes and speeds;
- Practices for the development of traffic management plans for all New Zealand roads;
- Specifications for temporary traffic management equipment;
- Requirements and guidelines for the installation and operation of static and mobile temporary traffic management;
- Typical layout diagrams for a wide range of activities.
4. What is, and when do I need, a Traffic Management Plan (TMP)?
A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a document describing the design, implementation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management.
Where any organisation or individual causes or allows an activity to occur on a road that varies the normal operating conditions of the road they will usually need a TMP. A TMP may only be prepared by an appropriately trained person and has to be approved by the Road Controlling Authority (RCA) or a delegated Engineer / Consultant.
Where any organisation or individual causes or allows an activity to occur on a road that does not comply with the principles of the Code, the RCA may summarily issue a stop work notice to the party undertaking the work. Upon receipt of this notice the recipient must immediately cease all works covered by the notice and withdraw from the road in a manner agreed with the RCA.
5. What training is needed and who can prepare a TMP?
Persons who prepare TMP's must be trained to the appropriate level for the type of road they intend to work on. Staff who are going to work on the road must be briefed by a qualified person. The CoPTTM manual explains the training needed. If you want to know about training requirements and courses or want a list of those persons qualified to prepare a TMP, then please contact:
Stuart Fraser
Training and Education Manager
Transit New Zealand
PO Box 5084
WELLINGTON
Telephone: +64 4 496 6698
Facsimile: +64 4 499 6777
Email: stuart.fraser@transit.govt.nz
6. How can I provide Feedback?
Feedback is important to the ongoing development of an effective and meaningful industry supported Code of Practice. Comments on the content, format and overall methodology are encouraged. Ongoing experience from a wide range of organisations using the code may result in further modification and upgrading. Innovation to improve safe working practices and equipment is always welcome.
Transit will gratefully receive any improvement submissions to the code. These submissions will be reviewed by the Industry Review Group (IRG) at their annual meeting. Please forward suggestions to:
Stuart Fraser
Training and Education Manager
Network Operations
Transit New Zealand
PO Box 5084
WELLINGTON
Telephone: +64 4 496 6697
Facsimile: +64 4 499 6777
Email: stuart.fraser@transit.govt.nz
7. What is the Industry Review Group (IRG)?
The IRG is a working group chaired by Dennis Davis, Transit's Traffic and Safety Manager, and comprises industry representatives as listed below.
CoPTTM Industry Review Group Members (as at August 2004)
| Name / Organisation: | Role / Responsibility | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kaye Fulton Hogan |
Contractor | (03) 363 5486 | Jeff.Kaye@fh.co.nz |
| Ray Edwards Higgins |
Contractor | (06) 357 1026 | r.edwards@higgins.co.nz |
| John Smith Fulton Hogan |
Contractor / Roading NZ |
(03) 357 1400 | John.Smith@fh.co.nz |
| Sean O'Neill Works |
Consultant (Auckland) | (09) 570 3484 | sean.oneill@works.co.nz |
| Richard Lane Highway Systems Ltd |
Contractor | (09) 634 2004 | richardl@highways.co.nz |
| Paddy Gregan Orion NZ Ltd |
Utilities | (03) 363 9898 | Paddy.Gregan@oriongroup.co.nz |
| Ian Marshall Southland DC |
RCA | (03) 218 7259 | ian.marshall@southlanddc.govt.nz |
| Simon Figgins RTL |
Sign Manufacturer | (09) 259 2600 | simon.figgins@rtl.co.nz |
| Darren Courtnage MWH |
Consultant | (04) 381 6700 | darren.p.courtnage@nz.mwhglobal.com |
| Stuart Fraser Transit New Zealand, Network Operations, National Office |
Training / Secretary | (04) 496 6698 | stuart.fraser@transit.govt.nz |
| Dennis Davis Transit New Zealand, Network Operations, National Office |
Chairman | (04) 496 6665 | dennis.davis@transit.govt.nz |
| David Cook Transit New Zealand, Network Operations, National Office |
TNZ | (04) 496 6658 | david.cook@transit.govt.nz |
| Reuben Pokiha Transit New Zealand, Network Operations, Wellington |
TNZ | (04) 801 2520 | reuben.pokiha@transit.govt.nz |
| Ken Holst Transit New Zealand, Network Operations, Napier |
TNZ | (06) 835 1750 | ken.holst@transit.govt.nz |
Terms of Reference
To ensure that the Code of Practice of Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) reflects Section A2 of the code - Principles and to consider the need for change based on comments received and on-going development of safe working practices.
Meetings and submissions
Meetings to be held annually unless the Chairman considers there is a need for a variation in frequency.
It is intended to hold the next IRG in early 2008. This meeting will discuss submissions on the current edition of CoPTTM, the possible inclusion of the Local Road Supplement and changes in the style of the manual.
9. I am not doing roadworks, is there guidance for organising an Event?
If you are planning an event on or even near a road you may need a TMP to protect yourselves and the public. You and your assistants will also need safety briefings and must be aware of the hazards associated with running such an event.
Transit has prepared a Draft Events SupplementPDF (94KB) to CoPTTM to assist those planning events.
NOTE: This document is only intended to provide basic guidance and that only a trained person may prepare a TMP.
Comments on the draft are welcome and may be incorporated into it. Please send them to:
Stuart Fraser
Training and Education Manager
Transit New Zealand
PO Box 5084
WELLINGTON
Telephone: +64 4 496 6698
Facsimile: +64 4 496 6666
Email: stuart.fraser@transit.govt.nz