Temporary Traffic Management

Cover of Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction
Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction
  • Publication no: AGTTM01-21
  • ISBN: 978-1-922382-91-7
  • Published: 13 September 2021
  • Edition: 1.1

Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 1: Introduction provides an introduction to the topic of Temporary Traffic Management and describes the structure to the 10 Parts of the AGTTM, the key principles of Temporary Traffic Management and the ongoing governances of the AGTTM and training by Austroads. This part also contains a list of definitions of terms used in the AGTTM.

Watch the video below for an overview of Part 1.

Edition 1.1 contains an additional definition for “shuttle lane”.

  • 1. Scope of the Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
    • 1.1 Status
    • 1.2 Background of AGTTM
    • 1.3 Safety at Road Worksites Project Framework
    • 1.4 Purpose
    • 1.5 Application
  • 2. Structure and Use of AGTTM
    • 2.1 Structure of AGTTM
    • 2.2 Who Should Read Each Part of AGTTM?
  • 3. Definitions / Glossary of Terms
  • 4. Purpose of TTM
  • 5. Philosophy and Principles
    • 5.1 Philosophy
    • 5.2 Principles
      • 5.2.1 Uniformity
      • 5.2.2 Fit for purpose
      • 5.2.3 Design principles for traffic management devices
      • 5.2.4 The Safe System
      • 5.2.5 Designing for the driver
      • 5.2.6 Working in accordance with an approved TMP and TGS
      • 5.2.7 Road categories and training
  • 6. Governance
    • 6.1 General
    • 6.2 Guide consultation
  • References
  • Appendix A AGTTM Feedback Forms
    • A.1 Introduction
    • A.2 Submission Process
    • A.3 Feedback on Submissions
    • A.4 Minor Editorial and Minor Technical Correction Form
    • A.5 Significant Change Form