No images? Click here Welcome to the final issue of the ‘In the Zone’ temporary traffic management newsletter for 2023. In this issue, we will cover the recent amendments to the Traffic control at work sites (TCAWS) Manual, the recently launched Standards Portal, and highlight some new signs in the What’s New. From the whole of the Roads and Traffic Engineering team we would like to wish everyone a happy festive season and safe new year. Craig Walker Senior Manager, Temporary Traffic Management Arjan Rensen Director, Roads and Traffic Engineering ‘In the Zone’ is a Transport for NSW (Transport) newsletter designed to keep the temporary traffic management industry, as well as Transport’s delivery partners and project teams, informed and up to date on all things temporary traffic management related. Publication of Amendments 1 & 2 to Traffic Control at Work Sites (TCAWS) Technical ManualThe Traffic control at work sites (TCAWS) Technical Manual is the primary technical reference document for temporary traffic management at Transport for NSW (Transport) work sites. Amendments 1 & 2 to TCAWS Manual – Issue 6.1 have been recently published. These amendments are part of Transport’s ongoing focus on delivering best practice temporary traffic management at its worksites. Key changesThe Amendment 1 (TD 00031:2022) technical direction addresses an error in TCAWS Issue 6.1 where the requirement for the placement of Speed limit ahead (G9-79) signs was wrongly stated. This amendment has corrected this error by stating that these signs are only required where the existing traffic speed is 35km/h or more than the temporary speed limit. The key changes in the Amendment 2 (TD 00003:2022) are:
FactsheetTo support the implementation of these amendments, a fact sheet is available that details the changes within each section of TCAWS. QuestionsFor more information on any of the changes, please contact the Temporary Traffic Management team at: standards@transport.nsw.gov.au Transport Standards Portal launchedTransport for NSW has recently launched its Standards Portal which will provide a home for all of Transport's technical and asset management standards. Content is being migrated to the portal in stages, throughout this time they remain available on their existing sites in parallel. The portal provides users with customisable search and watch options to allow for fast and efficient access to standards relevant to their projects across all transport modes. The Transport Standards Portal can be accessed at https://standards.transport.nsw.gov.au/ Key features of the portal are:
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The TCAWS Manual and its related technical directions can be accessed via the Transport Standards Portal as well as via the existing TCAWS webpage. What's new?More visible traffic queues - Turn on Hazard Lights signsA new temporary sign (t1-280n - Turn On Hazard Lights When Stopped) has been introduced as an additional end-of-queue management control to assist in reducing rear-end crashes at road works. What is its purpose?This sign encourages drivers to activate their vehicle hazard warning lights when stopped in a queue, with the desired effect being:
Why was the t1-280n sign developed?The t1-280n sign was developed in response to the use of a similar sign at road work projects being delivered by the Newell Highway Program Alliance (NHPA). The use of the sign saw favourable results which led to it being incorporated as a standard control at NHPA roadwork sites. A similar strategy and sign are also used at some Queensland work sites. Traffic hazard signsA range of new traffic hazard related signs are now available to provide clearer and more effective sign posting of traffic hazards, such as pavement damage. These signs are on the Traffic sign register and guidance on their use is provided in the recently published Amendment 2 to TCAWS Manual 6.1. Note: the Reduce speed (t1-278n) sign must only be used with a road condition sign or another sign that explains why there is a need to reduce speed – that is, signs such as Potholes, Rough surface, Slippery (symbolic) etc – See Amendment 2 to TCAWS 6.1. Feedback on the TCAWS ManualDo you have feedback on how we can improve the TCAWS manual or more broadly temporary traffic management at Transport work sites? If so, you can provide feedback by one of the following methods: By accessing our online form Using this QR to access the form Or by reaching out to the Temporary Traffic Management team at standards@transport.nsw.gov.au Subscribe to this newsletterThis newsletter is designed to keep the temporary traffic management industry, as well as Transport’s delivery partners and project teams, informed and up to date on changes to the TCAWS Manual and all things temporary traffic management related. Not currently subscribed to the newsletter?Did a colleague forward this onto you? You can subscribe to this newsletter by completing the form on our Temporary Traffic Management webpage (at the bottom of the webpage). |