If your event is likely to impede local traffic movement, Council will require a Traffic Management Plan. This document details the event, its impacts on the area or the risks associated with plant and vehicle traffic, and how you will manage them.
Recently, Splendour’s failed traffic management plan has costed organisers $100k after traffic chaos at the music festival. The lack of traffic management resulted in significant traffic delays to the community, including school children travelling home from school.
What includes an Event Traffic Management Plan
To manage risks at an event, a traffic management plan can include:
– the key information about the event
– contact details of key personnel
– a traffic control plan
– approvals for the event and road closures from police and road authorities
– traffic control measures (layout of barriers, walkways and signs)
– the responsibilities of traffic controllers and of other people who might interact with traffic
– travel paths for vehicles and for pedestrians
– entries and exits management
– monitoring and controlling access to delivery vehicles
– parking arrangements
– accessibility for people with disabilities
– emergency communication between traffic monitors and event managers
– implementation and monitoring of the plan.
It is important to monitor and review it regularly to ensure its effectiveness and make sure it takes into account changes. Also, workers should be aware of and understand the traffic management plan. And, they have to receive information, instruction, training and supervision.
Safety, Savings, Reputation
If you don’t have a traffic management plan for your event, it might cost you a lot in terms of money and reputation. Traffic management plans are essential. They prevent a bad impact on the area, accidents, fines, and bad reviews.
So, contact us now for a safe and successful event. Absolute Traffic Management will assess your needs, and help you liaise with councils and other government bodies. And we’ll develop a custom traffic management plan for a successful event.
