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July 2018#

Volume	Part	Section	Change type	Description of change
1	6	8.1-1	Amendment	The Australian Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool has been updated, necessitating changes, primarily deletions, to section 8.2- 1. The zebra on slip lane recommendation has also been made more explicit.
		8.2.3-3	Amendment	Reference corrected from 8.2.3-1 Two aspect signal controls of pedestrian crossings on slip lanes to 8.2.3-2 Pedestrian detectors at intersections and midblock signalised pedestrian crossings.
	8		New	New TRUM Supplement to Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 8 Local Area Traffic Management, providing specific guidance on Advisory Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Streets

Volume	Part	Section	Change type	Description of change
	9	6.2-1	Amendment	Information at section 6.2-1 Special events affecting roads in Queensland: A guide to securing approvals updated to include reference to the new Event Traffic Management Design Guidelines and with direction to Transport and Main Roads Traffic management at special events webpage.
	10	5.2.2-1	Amendment	Correct error in section 5.2.2-1 Sign legibility distance elements (diagram) which details legibility calculations for Variable Message Signs (VMS) on state controlled roads, changing operator in the equation from subtraction (-) to addition (+).
2	3	3.2-1	Amendment	Advice that Pt 4 MUTCD contains guidelines for speed controls Additional information in Table 2.1 Guideline for selection of pedestrian facilities based on road classification Referencing in sections 2.2.2 Installation, 2.2.3 Guidelines for installation, 2.3 Installation of combined children’s crossings with pedestrian crossing (zebra) at schools, (re-referenced) 2.5 Pedestrian actuated traffic signals (midblock) at schools Delete section 2.5 Pedestrian crossing (zebra) at schools Clarify item (c) in (re-referenced) section 2.8 Pedestrian refuges, medians and kerb extensions Change ‘markings’ to ‘messages’ in section 5.2.2 Pavement messages Change of information regarding calculating stopping distance in section 5.3.2 Guidelines for installation Correct typographical error in Note, Figure 5.4.2 Typical threshold treatment for a school zone Additional information at section 6.2 Application of school zones on twolane roads Rename Unit at section 6.4.3 School zone times in regional Queensland New item (f) at section 6.8 Speeding in school zones Clarification of list at section 7.1 General Additional information at Table 7.2 School zone speed limit signs at school zones on multilane roads New definition ‘School days’ and additional information in definition ‘School zone’ at Glossary Updated and additional information at C3 Procedure for seeking approval to extend school zone times at individual schools
3	7		New	New TRUM Part 7: Tourist, Service and Welcome Signs, incorporating Tourist Sign Guidelines, Service Sign Guidelines, Welcome Sign Guidelines, Driving Experiences Guidelines and technical notes TN111 Drive Tourism and Welcome Signs and TN117 Tourist Signs for Commercial Tourist Attractions.
4	3	All	Amendment	Revised to improve readability and remove duplication. Noteworthy changes include: Definition for switchboards added Extent and ownership of road lighting installations clarified Disconnect times clarified Cable operating temperatures of 75°C standardized Use of 32A Electricity Entity fuse for traffic signal controllers clarified Design requirements for connecting traffic signal controllers to a UPS and generator clarified Use of pillar switchboards clarified Pending change in supply voltage to 230 / 400 V +10% to -6% added Guidelines for multidisciplinary projects added
4	All		Amendment	Revised to improve readability and clarify / simplify the installation sequence. A new earth label has been added and the packaging for the twopart resin changed.

March 2018#

Volume	Part	Section	Change type	Description of change
3	5		New	The Design Guide for Roadside Signs sets out guidelines for the design and erection of roadside signs. The guide was last reviewed in 2001 and refers to old superseded standards. The primary revisions include: Use of the current Standard, AS1170.2 2011 Wind Actions terminology, with an appropriate pressure reduction factor used to derive similar support structure sizes to the 2001 design methodology. The reduction factor is subject to a DTMR approved Design Exemption Use of terminology to conform to structural grade steel (OD rather than NB, which is used for water pressure pipes) Removal of Trusses as a support option Updated wind chart diagrams that include provision for one post Inclusion of guidance for sight board installations to reduce the risk of sign spearing. Reference to recently developed Standard Drawing 1452 for sight board installation and sign connection design.
6			New	The State Strategic Touring Routes Sign Revitalisation guideline is a new document that sets out the design of roadside signs developed under the State Strategic Touring Routes (SSTR) sign revitalisation project. The guideline has three key focus areas including: signs to natural attractions, signs which identify the SSTR, welcome signs, and some minor focus areas including: signs to accredited visitor information centre, existing tourist signs with stylised logos.

November 2017#

Volume	Part	Section	Change type	Description of change
1	6	2.3.2-1	Deletion	Deleted clause 2.3.2-1: incorporated into Austroads AGTM Pt 6 (2017) at clause 2.3.2 Selection process, Table 2.4 Suitability of types of traffic control to different intersection layouts
		2.3.3-1	Deletion	Deleted clause 2.3.3-1: incorporated into Austroads AGTM Pt 6 (2017) at clause 2.3.3 Assessment of intersection control options under Other traffic control options
		2.3.6-1	Deletion, redirection	Deleted clause 2.3.6-1 and Figure 2.3.6-1: incorporated into Austroads AGTM Pt 6 (2017) at clause 2.3.6 Warrants for BA, AU and CH treatments redirected TRUM Vol 1 Pt 6 reader to Transport and Main Roads Road Planning and Design Manual Volume 3 Part 4A Clause 4.8 Warrants for BA, AU and CH turn treatments
		3.3.3-1	Amendment	Relocated clause 3.3.3-1 to clause 2.5.1-1 to align with Austroads AGTM Pt 6 (2017) headings structure
		3.4-1	Amendment, deletion	Relocated clause 3.4-1 to: new clause 8.1-1 Pedestrian crossing facility selection and replaced content to align with Austroads AGTM Pt 6 (2017) content at section 8 Pedestrian and cyclist crossings of roads Guidelines 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 mostly incorporated into Ausroads AGTM Pt 6 2017) content at Tables 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 and 8.5 in clause 8.2.1 General conditions for all road users. Remaining Queensland variations captured in amended clause 8.2.1-1 renamed General considerations for all road users
		4.5.7-1	Deletion, redirection	Deleted clause 4.5.7-1 Advance signing of multi-lane roundabouts and figure Special advance guide sign) and relocated to Transport and Main Roads Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Pt 15 Supplement new clause 2.2.2-1.
		8.2.1-1	Amendment	Renumbered and relocated clause 8.2.1-1 Two-aspect signal controls of pedestrian crossings on slip lanes as clause 8.2.3-1
		8.2.3-1	Amendment	Replaced clause 8.2.3-1 Pedestrian detectors at mid- block signalised pedestrian crossings with new content and renumbered as clause 8.2.3-2 Pedestrian detectors at intersections and mid- block signalised pedestrian crossings
		8.2.3-2	Amendment	Renumbered clause 8.2.3-2 Pedestrian countdown timers as clause 8.2.3-3
4	4	Not applicable	Amendment	Junction box kit redesigned to include clear dome and modified base. The existing instruction manual required amendment to accommodate the new improvements in technology and maintain safe work practices.
	5	Not applicable	Amendment	Configuration and placement of vehicle detection and associated standard drawings revised to maintain the consistent installation practice for vehicle loop detectors. These existing documents currently in use statewide.
	6	Table 8.2.8	Amendment	Earth Fault Loop Impedance updated in line with TRUM Vol 4 Part 8. Associated drawing for Road Lighting (Figure C) amended to improve the periodic verification procedures.
	8	Not applicable	Amendment	Certificate of Test (COT) form simplified to assist the field staff. Figure 5.1C is also updated accordingly. Fault Loop Impedance (FLI) / Earth Fault Loop Impedance (EFLI) requirements simplified for ITS and traffic signals installations.
	9	Not applicable	New	New Part Temporary Use Electrical Generators for Traffic Signals incorporates technical note TN152 permanently.

May 2017#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	6	8.2.3-2	Amendment	8.2.3-2 Pedestrian countdown timers: Added new section 8.2.3-2 Pedestrian countdown timers Added Part titles to Austroads Guide to Traffic Management references Section 8.2.3-1: Changed title from Pedestrian detectors at mid-block signalised pedestrian crossings to Smart pedestrian crossing Deleted 2nd paragraph 3rd paragraph, changed text from 'Pedestrian detectors at mid-block crossings' to 'Smart pedestrian crossings'.
1	6	3.4-1	Amendment	3.4-1 Pedestrian crossing facility guidelines and prioritisation system user guide: Deleted following text from 'Don't use' in Section 3.4-1.4 Pedestrian facility guidelines: The speed limit is > 70 km/h (the MUTCD indicates pedestrian refuges are useful where the 85th percentile speed is greater than 60 km/h. This limitation will be amended in the future to align with this guideline).
2	3	3.2-1	Amendment	3.2-1 School zones: Updated references to Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 6 from 2007 to 2013 version Supplement redated May 2017 Figure 2.4-A and Figure 2.4-B deleted (moved to MUTCD Part 10) Minor typographical correction to Figure 5.4.2 Section 6.1: aligned references to repeater signs Section 6.2: Added statement 'If both the main and the side/terminating roads meet the above requirements, school zones may be permitted on both roads' Section 6.7.1: Added further guidance on repeater school zone signs for multilane roads and corrected typographical error from Note 4 to Note 3 Section 7.2, Table 7.2: In column 3, rows 1 and 2, changed 'Static' and 'Enhanced' respectively to 'Static/Enhanced*', numbered notes, added Note 2 and added footnote, and Appendix C, Section C3: updated position title.
4	3	Not applicable	Amendment	Electrical design for roadside devices: Amendments to Section 2,4 and 5 only: Requirement to include EFLI calculations for the consumers' mains regarding selection and placement of switchboard and associated devices. Revision of RCD specification for electrical safety and road safety requirements

November 2016#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	9	7.3.3-2	New	7.3.3-2 Pedestrian protection: New Supplement will mandate the provision of pedestrian protection measures at all new signalised crossings
4	4	Not applicable	Amendment	Rate-3 road lighting junction box assembly: Improved installation practices Minor changes to Junction Box Kit components. Updated Standard Drawings referenced

Exceptions to the publication cycle – July 2016#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	10	5.8-2	Amendment	5.8-2 Use of temporary variable speed limit signs in construction and maintenance work areas on motorways: Now incorporates MRTS260 Temporary Variable Speed Limit Signs updated content New road safety initiative, utilising highly visible LED based technology in TVSL signs

May 2016#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	10	5.7-1	Amendment	5.7-1 Guidelines for the permanent placement of variable speed limit and lane control signs for motorways, long bridges and tunnels: Major amendments to harmonise design practice with 'Austroads Guide to Managed Motorways' Sections amended: 3.3, 4.1, 5, 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 8, 10, 11 and Appendix A Reference to the new 'ITS Placement Guideline'
4	3	Not applicable	Amendment	Electrical design for roadside devices: Amendments to Section 2 – Road Lighting only: Requirement for the definition of LED lighting electrical design parameters and Revision of the Electrical switchboard to extend the maximum permissible circuits to 5x3 phase circuits
4	3	Not applicable	Amendment	Rate-3 road lighting junction box assembly: Renamed, formerly 'Bell Joint Assembly' Amendments include: Improve installation practices New Junction box kit components Inclusion of SD1624, SD1625, SD1626 and SD1699

Exceptions to the publication cycle – December 2015#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	9	6.1-1	Amendment	6.1-1 Operational standards for temporary restrictions of state-controlled roads due to wet weather and flooding (includes reopening roads): Reviewed for currency, no significant changes Updated position titles and contact details

November 2015#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
2	5	4-1	Amendment	4-1 Driver fatigue – guidelines for road-based driver fatigue in rural areas: Minor editorial changes regarding: Section 4.4.1 – Audio-tactile edge lines Section 4.4.2 – Audio-tactile centre lines Section 4.4.6 – Noise effects
4	3	Not applicable	Amendment	Electrical design for roadside devices: Full revision of Part, including new name (formerly 'Road Lighting Design') Now incorporates TN145 Use of residual current devices in departmental infrastructure content Introduces design requirements for Traffic Signals and ITS installations and also the use of surge protection in departmental infrastructure
4	6	Not applicable	Amendment	Periodic verification guide for traffic signals, road lights and ITS equipment installations: Updated reference from TN145 Use of residual current devices in departmental infrastructure to TRUM Volume 4, Part 3: Electrical Design for Roadside Devices
4	7	Not applicable	New	Intelligent Transport Systems Maintenance: New part to standardise requirements for the maintenance of ITS equipment throughout the state, covering: Help phones, Vehicle detectors, Imaging equipment, Dynamic message signs, Automatic number plate recognition system, Weather stations, Communication network, Pump stations and ITS cabinets.

Exceptions to the publication cycle – July 2015#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	4	Not applicable	Amendment	Network management: Minor editorial changes regarding: • referencing all Internet Enabled Web Cameras not just CCTV cameras • accommodate open data options for external entities • review of referenced documents to ensure currency and relevance • categorise information for readability.
10	6.5-1	Amendment	6.5-1 Section 2.4 When are Bicycle Awareness Zones not suitable?: Additional text to clarify existing statement to take into account older parts of the network. The images in the following page illustrate outdated applications of the BAZ advisory treatment’, although they met the relevant guidelines at the time of installation.
5.8-2	New	5.8-2 Use of Temporary Variable Speed Limit signs in construction and maintenance work areas on motorways: New supplement for the use of Temporary Variable Speed Limit (TVSL) signs in construction and maintenance work areas on motorways.
Not applicable	Amendment	Warrant Calculation for use of coloured surface treatment for bicycle lanes: Updated references on worksheet from TRUM Note 1.34 to TRUM Volume 1, Part 10, Supplement 6.6-1.
4	6	Not applicable	Amendment	Periodic Verification guide for Traffic Signals, Road Lights and ITS equipment installations Full revision of document to: provide clarity in procedures standardisation of testing to meet current requirements throughout the state.

April 2015#

Volume	Part	Supplement	Change type	Description of change
1	All	Not applicable	Restructure	National harmonisation to re-structure the TRUM Manual to align with the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management (AGTM) and Austroads Guide to Road Safety (AGRS). Volume 1 and 2 have now been harmonised. TRUM now consists of 4 Volumes (instead of 7). The Relationship Map on the TRUM webpage provides details of where old TRUM notes are now located.
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