Traffic Management Plans: TMP, CTMP, TGS

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a general term covering temporary traffic arrangements. A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) is a TMP prepared specifically for construction activities. In practice, councils often use the terms interchangeably.

Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), including Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs), are commonly required as part of development approvals, planning permit conditions, and road authority consent processes. Councils and state road authorities typically require a TMP or CTMP where construction activity affects: Traffic flow on surrounding roads, Pedestrian or cyclist safety, Access to adjacent properties, On-street parking or loading or Temporary lane or footpath closures. Preparing a compliant plan early helps avoid approval delays, construction shutdowns, and rework during the assessment process.

Approval may be required from local councils, state road authorities, or asset owners depending on the site location and road classification.

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) documents how risks to workers, road users, pedestrians, and cyclists will be identified and managed during construction or maintenance activities, in accordance with the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM) or relevant State / Territory guidance. A TMP typically includes: - A description of the proposed works, staging, and duration - Identification and assessment of traffic and safety risks - Control measures to eliminate or minimise identified risks - Site access, egress, and internal vehicle movement arrangements - Management of pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users - Heavy vehicle, delivery, and loading arrangements - Emergency access and incident response procedures - Roles, responsibilities, and competency requirements of key personnel - Applicable standards, approval pathways, and authority requirements Where works impact public roads or shared paths, the TMP is supported by Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs), which graphically show the placement of signs, devices, tapers, and traffic control measures required to implement the TMP on the road network.

In most cases, construction affecting public roads or footpaths cannot commence until an approved Traffic Management Plan is in place.

Yes. We prepare generic Traffic Management Plans for utility and service providers, as well as local councils, to support short-term low-impact (STLI), static, and mobile works associated with repetitive work tasks within road reserves. These TMPs provide a structured, risk-based framework that empowers field crews to make informed onsite decisions on the appropriate temporary traffic management arrangements, or to escalate to third-party traffic management providers where conditions fall outside the approved parameters. This is a specialised service offering, and suitability depends on the nature of the works, operating environment, and governance arrangements. Clients are encouraged to speak with us directly to determine whether their activities are eligible for a Generic Traffic Management Plan. Please note that Generic Traffic Management Plans are not currently offered in Western Australia.