traffic management Flashcards
how many signs should you include?
the signage should be kept to a minimum, due to not being an advertisement. Signs should assist motorist and make sure they are informed where the event is and help ease congestion
what are the temporary traffic regulation orders?
Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO’s) needed for Road Closure Banned Turns Lane Closures Speed Limits One Way Street
what should you include for coach and bus transport links?
wide roads
Parking or drop off areas and access roads should be provided to reduce the need for coaches/buses to reverse, e.g. creating oneway systems.
Entrance/Exit and turning areas
Managed holding area
Signage (which bus is going where)
Passengers - Queuing, Boarding, Alighting
what should you consider for park and ride?
signing and staffing
the main problem is making sure there is enough operating for the attendees
what are the 2 different types of car parking management ?
Self Regulated – minimal staff required but less efficient so more space required and problems if everyone arrives or leaves at the same time
Controlled – Much more efficient but requires large number of staff at entry and exit times
what are the traffic networks required for pedestrians?
Pedestrian crossings/access
To the site
From the car parks/ bus stops/ train stations
what are the traffic networks required for improving the road systems?
Increased Road Width Parking restrictions Removing existing bus stops Closing Side roads Increasing number of available lanes at key times Road Closures / One-way traffic
what are the traffic networks required for entrances on and off site?
Entrances on and off site
Multiple access points on/off site?
Controlled ingress and egress for Emergency/Production/VIP
Access from/to main highways and motorways
what are the traffic networks required for signage?
make sure signage is around appropriate areas
think about using a conductor? for example using one to direct traffic
what are the potential hazards?
Vehicle – Vehicle collision Road Car Park Vehicle – Pedestrian collision Bus Station Backstage Vehicle – Marshall collision Reduced Ability for Emergency Services to access to site Violence in Car Parks Theft/Robbery from cars in car park Crowd Crush in Public Transport Hub
what is required for car parks for an event in order to be safe?
Parking areas need to be lit in the dark
Larger areas should be divided into smaller units with identifying signage, so that people can locate their vehicle later
Barriers, signage and queuing systems can all be used effectively to keep people safe, along with an adequate number of marshals - at drop off and pick up points as at the end of the event these areas become very busy so need to be monitored.
ensure surfaces and entrances are practical for those entering the car park facilities
what should you consider if there is bad weather?
practical routes or alternative routes
what should you do to monitor pedestrian routes?
people moving signs and crowd barriers. Have a system in place to check misuse of signage and anything that needs repairing
