5.10Traffic control#
5.10.2Traffic controllers#
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Worksites are hazardous areas so use manual traffic control only where PTCDs are insufficient to provide the safety, capacity and efficiency required for effective traffic control. When traffic controllers are used, traffic controllers cannot direct a road user to contradict upcoming intersection signals. Traffic controllers are to coordinate activities with operating signals. If traffic controllers are operating within close proximity to a signalised intersection and the lights are flashing yellow or are off, a traffic controller must only control one lane and the approach to this intersection must be reduced to one lane of traffic. Where works cause delays to traffic flow or a side road intersects the worksite, do not use an automated PTCD, a traffic controller is required. The following requirements and recommendations apply when using traffic controllers:
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Worksites are hazardous areas so use manual traffic control only where PTCDs are insufficient to provide the safety, capacity and efficiency required for effective traffic control. When traffic controllers are used, traffic controllers cannot direct a road user to contradict upcoming intersection signals. Traffic controllers are to coordinate activities with operating signals. If traffic controllers are operating within close proximity to a signalised intersection and the lights are flashing yellow or are off, a traffic controller must only control one lane and the approach to this intersection must be reduced to one lane of traffic. Where works cause delays to traffic flow, or a side road intersects the worksite, do not use an automated PTCD, a
traffic controller using a STOP/SLOW bat or controlling a PTCD is required. The following requirements and recommendations apply when using traffic controllers:
- Only competent persons with appropriate certification must be appointed as a traffic controller (see AGTTM Part 7).
- Speed must be 60 km/h maximum. Provide a temporary speed limit of 60 km/h or less on the approach to a traffic controller if the speed is higher (see Section 5.5.1).
- An escape route must be identified for each traffic controller from their traffi control position.
- Traffic controllers must be positioned a clear sight distance from approaching road users (see Section 2.5.4) with no obstruction and where they are not obstructing visibility to traffic control devices (i.e. signs). No obstruction should be located in the area between the traffic controller and the end of the line of four cones.
- Ensure that a work vehicle is not parked in a way that impacts the visibility of the traffic controller or, limits the traffic controller’s escape route or, is parked between the traffic controller and the taper.
- Ensure that traffic controllers are visible at all times of the day, particularly at dawn, dusk, against low morning or evening sun, when in the shade on a sunny day or working in dusty conditions.
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- Ensure that traffic controllers are well illuminated at night. Where required, provide additional lighting.
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- The traffic control station and the area where traffic controllers are operating PTCDs from must be well illuminated at night. Where required, provide additional lighting. See Section 6.7 Night works for greater detail about working at night.
- Relieve traffic controllers from traffic controller duties at least every 2 hours for at least 15 minutes.
- If cone tapers are used, position the traffic controller 6 m in front of the taper on the left-hand shoulder or edge of the road and facing approaching traffic.
- Place four traffic cones spaced 4 m apart, on the centre-line 6 m in front of the traffic controller position.
- If there is a queue, traffic controllers can move to the driver’s side when safe to do so to remain visible to all road users.
- Under no circumstances are traffic controllers to stand or operate unprotected in a lane carrying traffic.
- Traffic controllers are to only communicate with a road user once the vehicle has stopped and is safe to do so.
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- Ensure a single traffic controller never controls more than one lane of traffic or more than one approach. A single traffic controller can operate two PTSS at one time in special circumstances.
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- A single traffic controller must never control more than one lane of traffic or more than one approach when using a STOP/SLOW bat or a PTCD. This may only be varied where a traffic controller is using a PTCD which is capable of alternative arrangements and both the device and manner of operation is approved by the department. See Section 2.6.2 of AGTTM Part 7 for additional requirements and considerations when designing and using PTCDs for traffic control.
- Provide a traffic controller at intersections to guide road users entering from a side road.
- Some intersections require three or more traffic controllers. Where multiple traffic controllers are used they are required to:
- ensure that road users are not seeing conflicting message from other traffic controllers at different locations of the worksite
- be in continuous radio contact with each other when they are not visible to each other.
For detailed guidance on traffic controllers see AGTTM Part 7.
- Provided updated guidance for several pedestrian and footpath related TTM considerations.
- Clarified information on providing alternative paths for pedestrians.
- Added information on the surfacing requirements for footpaths or alternative routes for pedestrians.
- Added a time consideration on the selection of an alternative route and surface type.
- Added consideration for tactile signs.
