What is Traffic Management Design (TMD)?
In Queensland, the Department of Transport and Main Roads issues the TMD accreditation to experienced practitioners who meet strict training and competency requirements.
It certifies that the designer can:
- Prepare comprehensive Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) to cover all aspects of work.
- Design practical and effective Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs)
- Ensure compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (QGTTM)
- Deliver plans that keep construction sites, road users, and pedestrians safe while minimising disruption
Simply put, a TMD-certified engineer can take responsibility for safe, compliant traffic management design in Queensland.
Why In-House TMD Capability Matters To Our Clients
Many firms rely on external consultants to certify TMPs. This can add extra coordination, time, and cost. By having an in-house TMD, Modus avoids these bottlenecks.
Here’s how that benefits our clients:
- Faster turnaround – TMPs can be prepared and signed off internally, without waiting for third parties
- Simpler approvals – Plans are designed to meet TMR and council standards from the start
- Greater efficiency – One team manages both traffic engineering and TMP certification, with no gaps in communication, outsourcing or delays.
- Cost savings – Cutting out external consultants reduces overheads and provides better value.
This capability means smoother projects and fewer delays for construction managers, developers, planners, and architects.
Service-First Traffic Engineering
At Modus Transport and Traffic Engineering, we pride ourselves on providing clear communication, fast turnaround, and quality outcomes.
With in-house TMD capability, we can deliver all three with even greater efficiency.
The result? Traffic engineering solutions that are not just technically sound, but also practical and time-efficient. You benefit from fewer headaches during planning, more certainty with approvals, and smoother project delivery.
