As with many important endeavors, every traffic control project requires a reliable traffic management plan (TMP). And when it comes to designing these critical documents, Roadway Construction Service is by far the industry gold standard. Unfailingly precise and incomparably thorough, our plans ensure success from start to finish.
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So, what exactly is a traffic management plan? Basically, it’s a set of documents defining the procedures and measures to be implemented by a traffic control entity. A plan’s overriding goal is to protect work crews, motorists, and pedestrians while keeping a project running smoothly. This blueprint is critical for establishing project safety, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations, and maximizing project and roadway efficiency.
You’ll be pleased to know that Roadway Construction Service offers you the perfect balance, specializing in both the planning and implementation of traffic control solutions throughout Southern California. This means, when you select us for service, our traffic management experts handle the process every step of the way. You don’t worry about a thing.
Of course, expertise is indispensable for the creation of a safe and efficient traffic control plan. At Roadway Construction Service, that expertise belongs to our traffic management designers. Heading up the planning team, these talented individuals consider every variable associated with a project site, factoring in local conditions to maximize safety and efficiency. Rest assured, every designer on our staff is qualified by a certificate and an extensive knowledge of the codes and regulations requiring compliance.
Why a Traffic Management Plan is Critical
A traffic management plan is critical to a traffic control project for one primary reason – safety. Addressing a wide range of issues, this carefully wrought document is designed to protect work crews, motorists, and pedestrians, all at the same time. By all measures, our plans consistently achieve this objective, as demonstrated by the perfect safety record we’ve established over the years.
Along with safety, our plans ensure full compliance with local and state regulations put forth by organizations such as Caltrans and the Department of Transportation (DOT). By meeting the stringent compliance requirements with consistent and timely efficiency, our design team helps to avoid costly delays and brutal penalties. The result? Unimpeded progress for major endeavors such as construction and utility projects, both of which we handle quite frequently.
Key Elements of a Traffic Management Plan
Site Assessment and Planning
Among the first considerations of a traffic management plan is the assessment of a project site. During this phase, our team evaluates variables such as projected traffic flow, surrounding infrastructure, and project impact.
Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
Securing traffic control permits and establishing regulatory compliance requires multi-faceted expertise. Not only must our designers understand the regulatory environment inside and out; they must coordinate with city agencies when submitting documentation for approvals.
Traffic Control Device Placement
Every plan must demonstrate the proper placement of traffic control devices intended for a project. Among the possible devices are traffic signs, cones, traffic barricades, arrow boards, and message boards.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Access
One objective of traffic control planners is to minimize the disruption of normal activities in a work zone. Consequently, they strive to establish sufficient pedestrian and bicycle access where appropriate. When necessary, plans provide alternate routes, including safe and ADA-compliant detours and crossings.
Emergency Access Provisions
To address urgent situations, our comprehensive plans include well-defined emergency access provisions. These ensure that first responders can reach a particular area when needed.
Detour Routing and Lane Closures
Frequently, projects require detour routing and lane closures to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow. When we include these measures in a plan, they are designed to minimize disruption.
Who Develops the Plan
Plan design requires expertise, insight, and knowledge. To meet this demand, Roadway Construction Service has developed an in-house team of certified traffic control technicians and planners. As mentioned previously, they are masters of their craft, possessing extensive knowledge of California roadway regulations. With a depth of experience that sets them apart, they have developed strategies for both public and private sector projects.
Technology and Tools Used
While our planning personnel are unmatched for skill and experience, they don’t go it alone. Helping them every step of the way is a set of premier technological tools. Among these is CAD design software, which facilitates accurate plan layouts. The planning process is further enhanced by detailed digital maps and powerful GIS tools. Plans also might include real-time monitoring options for larger scale projects.
Implementation and Ongoing Management
Eventually, plans must be implemented. Fortunately, we have highly qualified, rigorously trained crews to fulfill this mission. For this purpose, Roadway Construction Service deploys a team of on-site supervisors to ensure all equipment is properly set up and, when necessary, needed adjustments are made. Now what about those little on-site surprises, such as changing road or weather conditions? No problem. Offering ultimate adaptability, our plans readily accommodate these unexpected events.
Examples of Projects Needing a TMP
What project types need a solid traffic management plan (TMP)? All, without exception, require this critical blueprint. We design them for a full spectrum of projects, including roadway construction and resurfacing, utility maintenance or emergency repairs, new development and infrastructure projects, and even public events such as parades, races, and concerts.
Why Choose RCS for Traffic Management Planning?
As mentioned previously, our expertise in the field of traffic management planning is unsurpassed. With us, you get incomparable knowledge and skill combined with over 15 years of solid experience working the challenging environment of busy Southern California. Now add to this our full-service planning, permitting, setup, and 24/7 availability. The result is ultimate reliability and complete customer satisfaction. No wonder we’re universally trusted by California’s major public agencies and leading construction firms.
Clearly, the value of a precise traffic management plan is immeasurable. Contained in this array of documents is the entire range of work zone details and targeted solutions necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of any traffic control project. Basically, it’s the source of success.
Why trust this critical blueprint to anything less than an established expert? With Roadway Construction Service as your partner, you gain the advantage of a completely reliable, expertly designed custom traffic management plan impeccably tailored to your project. Ready to reach your goals? Just reach out to us at your earliest convenience, and we’ll make it happen.
