How do I create a traffic control plan?
Create Traffic Plans with Road Manager Software
- CREATE YOUR PLAN SET FOR YOUR TRAFFIC PLANS. Creating plan sets for your traffic control plans is easy.
- CREATE A PLAN STRUCTURE.
- DRAW YOUR TRAFFIC PLANS OVER GOOGLE MAPS.
- SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM AND START MANAGING LIVE FROM THE FIELD.
- PRINT YOUR TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS.
What is a traffic control plan?
Temporary traffic control plans are designed to provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic through and around work zones for large projects that require the long term use of the city’s right-of-way. Large project work zones typically include street, lane, and sidewalk closures.
How far apart should traffic cones be placed?
20 feet
Remember to always face traffic while placing or removing cones. Space cones equally at least 20 feet apart. Use 12 cones for the lane closure taper, which should be approximately 250 feet, and four cones along the activity area to quickly make the scene safer.
What should be included in a traffic management plan?
You should submit detailed plans showing the impact on the surrounding highway network including the extent of the closure; the proposed diversion route for traffic and pedestrians; traffic management; the affected waiting/loading restrictions; affected parking facilities; emergency services access; public transport; …
What are the 3 types of traffic control devices?
Traffic Control Devices include street signs, traffic signals, and road markings. These signs, signals, and stripes guide drivers in navigation and control of their vehicles.
How do traffic control systems work?
There are three components: traffic lights, queue detectors buried in the road and/or cameras, and a central control system. The queue detectors tell the control system the state of traffic flow on all the main roads in the city. The system in turn controls the lights to maintain a free flow of traffic within the city.
What is a traffic management plan construction?
A construction traffic management plan (CTMP) assesses impacts on the local road network created by development.
What is the purpose of a traffic management plan?
The objectives of the Traffic Management Plan are: To provide protection to workers and the general public from traffic hazards that may arise as a result of the construction activity. To manage potential adverse impacts on traffic flows to ensure network performance is maintained at an acceptable level.