The Importance of a Traffic Management Plan for Public Events

This was recently demonstrated at the Beyond the Valley music festival in Victoria, where a lack of a traffic management plan led to hours of congestion and frustration for attendees.

When it comes to events like music festivals, it is important to anticipate the potential impact on local traffic and plan accordingly. This includes identifying potential bottlenecks, implementing traffic control measures, and providing clear communication to attendees about the best route to and from the event.

Having a traffic management plan in place not only ensures the smooth flow of traffic, but also helps to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of attendees. In the case of the Beyond the Valley festival, the lack of a traffic management plan contributed to the prolonged congestion and put attendees at risk of dehydration and heatstroke in the hot weather.

It is essential for event organisers to work with traffic engineering professionals to develop a traffic management plan that takes into account the unique challenges and needs of the event. By doing so, they can ensure that attendees have a positive experience and that the local community is not disrupted by the event.

At Modus Engineering, we have extensive experience in developing traffic management plans for a wide range of events, including music festivals. If you are an event organiser in need of expert guidance, don’t hesitate to contact us to see how we can help.