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Manual of temporary traffic management Auckland City Council 2

Contents

1 Introduction 6

2 Current status and future development 6

3 Glossary 7

4 Standards and legislation 9

4.1 Code of practice for temporary traffic management (COPTTM) 9

4.2 Local road supplement (LRS) 9

5 Road level designations 9

6 Accessway standard 10

6.1 Static sites 106.1.1 Temporary speed limits 106.1.2 Signs 106.1.3 Delineation 106.1.4 Safety zones 106.1.5 Footpaths 106.1.6 Alternating flows 106.1.7 Example layouts 11

6.2 Mobile closures 11

6.2.1 Stopping time 116.2.2 Equipment 11

7 Level 2 urban high density standard 11

7.1 General 11

7.2 Operating speeds 11

7.3 Static sites 117.3.1 Temporary speed limits 127.3.2 Design criteria 127.3.3 Example layouts 12

7.4 Semi static closures 127.4.1 General 127.4.2 Equipment 137.4.3 Intersections 137.4.4 Example layouts 13

8 Specific activities 13

8.1 Pedestrian management 138.1.1 Footpath width 138.1.2 Shared footpaths and cycle ways 14

8.1.3 Adjoining property access 148.1.4 Delineation 148.1.5 Alternative routes 14

8.2 Alternating flows (all levels except level 3 and accessways) 15


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8.3 Inspections 15

8.4 Mobile closures (all levels) 158.4.1 Shadow vehicles (currently under development for edition 2) 158.4.2 Distance between work vehicles and shadow vehicles at intersections (currently under development for

edition 2) 158.4.3 Distance between pilot vehicles and work/shadow vehicles at intersections (currently under

development for edition 2) 15

8.4.4 Distance between pilot vehicles and work/shadow vehicles on roads carrying more than one lane oftraffic moving in the same direction (currently under development for edition 2) 15

8.4.5 Passing public vehicles around mobile closure vehicles (currently under development for edition 2) 168.4.6 Pedestrians 168.4.7 Local roads and level 2 semi static operations 168.4.8 European arrow board 16

8.5 Road marking (currently under development for edition 2) 16

8.6 Events edition (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.1 Scope (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.2 General (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.3 Use of traffic marshals (currently under development for edition 2) 16

8.6.4 Traffic marshals uniform (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.5 Traffic marshals warrant (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.6 Liaison with the police (currently under development for edition 2) 168.6.7 Insurance (currently under development for edition 2) 16

8.7 Working close to intersections 16

8.8 Road side development (currently under development for edition 2) 17

9 Operations at height that carry risk of falling objects (currently under development for edition 2) 17

10 Sign placement (currently under development for edition 2) 17

11 Protection of council property (edition 2 discussion section) 17

11.1 Fixing temporary signs to council structures (currently under development for edition 2) 17

12 Traffic management plans (tmps) (currently under development for edition 2) 17

12.1 TMP contents (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.1.1 Accessway and local road type B TMP for working on the road (currently under development for edition

2) 1712.1.2 Local road type A, level 2HD, level 2 and level 3 TMP for working on the road (currently under

development for edition 2) 1712.1.3 Minor event TMP (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.1.4 Major event TMP (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.1.5 Road side development TMP (currently under development for edition 2) 17

12.2 TMP attachments (currently under development for edition 2) 17

12.2.1 Temporary speed limit authorisation (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.2.2 Parking restrictions alteration authority (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.2.3 Traffic signal authorisation (currently under development for edition 2) 1712.2.4 Road closure authorisation (currently under development for edition 2) 1812.2.5 Bus stop relocation/closure (currently under development for edition 2) 1812.2.6 EEDs (currently under development for edition 2) 18

12.2.7 Delay calculations/trial plan to determine potential extent of delays 1812.2.8 Public notification plan (currently under development for edition 2) 1812.2.9 Daily site record (currently under development for edition 2) 18

12.3 TMP approvals (currently under development for edition 2) 18


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12.3.1 Local roads type A and level 2, 2HD and 3 roads (currently under development for edition 2) 1812.3.2 Local roads type B and accessways (currently under development for edition 2) 1812.3.3 Other RCAs roads (currently under development for edition 2) 18

13 EEDs 18

14 Integration with neighbouring RCAs (currently under development for edition 2) 18

14.1 Boundaries with New Zealand Transport Agency roads (currently under development for edition 2) 18

14.2 Boundaries with Manukau City roads (currently under development for edition 2) 18

15 Responsibilities and powers 19

15.1 STMS 19

15.2 Contractor 19

15.3 Project designer 19

15.4 Engineer to contract 19

15.5 Council officers as RCA and as principal 19

15.6 TMC (currently under development for edition 2) 19

15.7 Integration with neighbouring RCAs 19

15.8 Delegation of regulatory/statutory powers 19

15.9 Auditing edition 2 discussion section 19

16 Procedures 19

16.1 Planning 1916.1.1 Consideration of potential for delays 1916.1.2 TMP development 2016.1.3 TMP endorsement 2016.1.4 RFT preparation 2016.1.5 Budgeting 2016.1.6 Risk identification and evaluation 20

16.2 Community consultation 20

16.2.1 Community boards 2016.2.2 Commercial operations 2016.2.3 Police 2016.2.4 Fire 2016.2.5 ARTA 2016.2.6 Airport 2016.2.7 Port of Auckland 2016.2.8 Transit New Zealand 2016.2.9 Manukau City Council 2116.2.10Waitakere City Council 2116.2.11Land Transport New Zealand 2116.2.12Over dimension and over weight load operators 21

16.3 Tendering 2116.3.1 Obtaining professional services 2116.3.2 Obtaining physical works services 2116.3.3 Tender evaluation 2116.3.4 Alternative TMPs included within tender 21


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16.3.5 Project management 21

16.4 Risk management 2116.4.1 Programming 2116.4.2 Public notification 2116.4.3 RFT preparation 2216.4.4 Budgeting 2216.4.5 Risk identification and evaluation 22

17 Standards 22

17.1 Road beautification design 2217.1.1 Legislation 22

17.1.1.1 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 2217.1.1.2 Resource Management Act 22

17.1.2 Design criteria 2217.1.3 Guide lines 23

17.1.3.1 Level 3 roads 2317.1.3.2 Level 2 and level 2 high density roads 2317.1.3.3 Local roads 23

17.1.3.4 Accessways 2417.1.4 Planning procedures 24

Appendix A 25

Accessway 25

Appendix B 32

Level 2 high density 32

Example static layouts 32

Appendix C 37

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 37

Example semi static layouts 37

Appendix D 41

Inspection traffic management plan 41

Appendix E 44

Auckland city road designations 44

Appendix F 45

Signs 45

Footpath closed ahead 46

Cycle lane closed ahead 46

Appendix G 48

Traffic management plan pro-forma's 48


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1 Introduction

This manual is intended to detail how temporary traffic management is to be applied to Auckland City Councilroads. It is intended for use by anyone who is competent and trained in accordance with this manual and otherrelated documents, and who is involved in activities on these roads that may affect other road users including non-vehicular traffic. This includes council employees, suppliers and others.

It is being developed, taking into account industry best practice, to maximise the safety of both road users and roadworkers following the identification of the hazards and associated risks involved with work undertaken within oraffecting the road reserve.

The manual is jointly sponsored by the Transport Infrastructure Delivery Group Manager and Transport Safety,Assets and Operations Group Manager and controlled by the Transport Operations Manager. The involvement ofthe following organisations in providing guidance on the content of this manual is gratefully acknowledged.

Action Traffic Control Ltd

Auckland Motorway Alliance

Auckland Traffic Management Association

Department of Labour Downer EDI Works (ITS) Ltd

Fletcher Construction Ltd

Fulton Hogan Ltd

HEB Construction Ltd

Higgins Contractors Ltd

MWH Ltd

New Zealand Transport Agency Roadsafe Ltd

Waitakere City Council

2 Current status and future development

This is a living document subject to regular review. A temporary traffic management section has been establishedon the Auckland City Council website (www.aucklandcity.govt.nz.) There is a review form which can bedownloaded completed and returned by e mail to the address provided for consideration at the next review asdetailed below.

Any issues that are considered to be urgent may be passed to the Transport Operations Manager [email protected] or the Auckland City Council customer call centre at 09 379 2020. Where necessary,an immediate amendment to the manual will be made and notified to the industry.

This is the first edition and is mandatory as a minimum standard for all operations on Auckland city roads from 1J uly 2009.

The second edition draft is scheduled for release on 28 August 2009 for industry discussion and will contain thefollowing additional material:

TMP approvals

traffic management coordination

delegations

auditing

line marking standards

events

cycle lane facilities

coordination with neighbouring RCAs
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Councils anticipated programme for development and release of the second edition is:

18 August 2009 Working group to meet to discuss and agree remaining second edition material.

28 August 2009 Second edition material released to industry for general discussion.

30 September 2009 Submissions close.

12 October 2009 Working group to meet to discuss submissions on second edition material and agree anyamendments.

1 December 2010 Second edition released for optional use from 1 J anuary 2010.

1 J uly 2010 Second edition becomes mandatory.

The additional material listed above is for discussion only until such time as council has completed its consultationwith the relevant industry members in accordance with the above implementation programme.

Any changes to the manual will be notified via Auckland City Councils website as they occur (address above). Whereparties have registered with [email protected], they will be notified of changes as they occur.

3 Glossary

Word Definition

Activity The following additional information is provided to COPTTMs definition: The situation, event,work etc that interferes with the normal operation of the road to the extent that temporary trafficmanagement is required to satisfy NZ legislation. Unscheduled activities are also included.

AdvanceWarningVariableMessage

Signs(AWVMS)

This vehicle is only permitted on Auckland City Council level 3 roads and only where it can meetCOPTTM operating requirements (currently under development).

EmergencyThe following amendment is provided to COPTTMs definition: An uncontrolled, unplanned andunforeseeable event

InformedWorker

A person who has been briefed by the STMS to manage pedestrians, cyclists or other road usersand road workers entering and leaving working spaces, including people involved in events. N.B.this does not include duties of a Manual Traffic Controller (see below)

The briefing must cover:

all duties required of the person, a record for any incidents observed, and

use of radios where these are necessary.

The briefing should be recorded and both parties must sign to the effect that the briefing hasbeen delivered satisfactorily and fully understood.

The person selected for this duty must be someone with satisfactory people skills, sufficientcompetency for the task described and a mature attitude.

IntersectionTangent Point This is the point where a road entering an intersection widens for the intersection itself. The main

feature will generally be a continuous curve forming the connection between the two roads. N.B.it is not a point further back from the intersection where the road widens to form additionalstacking lanes or other localised widenings are present. However, it can be a point where a leftturn lane diverges past an independent traffic island. The detail below illustrates the intent


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Dimensions takenfrom here

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Intersection area

This point is used to determine distances from the intersection. The area beyond this point is deemed to be withinthe intersection.

Manual TrafficController(MTC)

Further to COPTTMs (Section A - Glossary) definition, this is a person trained in accordancewith the Roading New Zealand, Manual Traffic Controllers Handbook except as modified insection 8.2 below. This document is available at http://roadingnz.org.nz/pubs.html. The supportof Roading New Zealand in making this document available is appreciated.

The person selected for this duty must be someone with:

satisfactory people skills,

sufficient competency for the task described and

a mature attitude

Solid Wall

Fence

This is a fence that is constructed with the following attributes:

minimum height of 900mm colour in accordance with section B2.2 of COPTTM

retro-reflectivity in accordance with section B2.4 of COPTTM

connecting systems to ensure units can be linked to form a continuous fence that allow unitsto be fitted together at any angle up to and including 90

o

continuous smooth faces with no openings, indentations or projections except as notedbelow

no slope within the face presented to the public that has an angle of less than 60oto

horizontal

no legs projecting beyond the base of the fence

a capability of holding water to a level of no more than 300mm above ground level purely forballasting purposes

N.B. where a safety fence is deemed necessary, the requirements for safety fences must also beapplied and where a conflict arises between standards the higher standard will apply.

WorkingSpace

The COPTTM definition is amended to read the area from which road users are excluded withsafety zones placed around it to allow the activity to be performed in accordance with statutoryrequirements.


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4 Standards and legislation

This manual is intended to comply with all New Zealand law. It also makes reference to appropriate standards,manuals and codes of practice as applicable.

4.1 Code of practice for temporary traffic management (COPTTM)

The underlying standard for temporary traffic management is the code of practice for temporary traffic management(COPTTM). This should be used as the standard for all roads in the city except as modified below.

It is intended that (COPTTM) will be adopted by council as its controlling standard for temporary trafficmanagement in conjunction with this manual.

4.2 Local road supplement (LRS)

This supplement to COPTTM is to be used for roads designated as local roads and accessways in Appendix Esubject to the details provided below.

It is intended that the (LRS) will be adopted by council as its controlling standard for temporary traffic managementin conjunction with this manual.

5 Road level designations

These are detailed in Appendix E.

The following designations will apply:

Road level Designations

Level 3 South Eastern Arterial Road, in accordance with COPTTM (6 km - 1%)

Level 2 In accordance with COPTTM, except for intersection areas, semi-static closures and inspections,

pedestrian management and stop/go operations (184km - 15%)

Level 2 HighDensity

Roads carrying generally more than 10,000 vehicles per day. New standard to allow layouts to fitintensive urban situations with complex road layouts, frequent intersections, footpaths, cycle-ways, bus lanes, bus stops, loading zones, car parks and commercial entrances (81km - 7%)

Level 1 Not used except as detailed in 6.1.2 below.

Local roads

Roads carrying less than 10,000 vehicles per day but excluding accessway roads detailed below.COPTTM standards as modified by LRS to apply except for inspections, pedestrian managementand stop/go operations (656km - 55%)

Type A requires direct council involvement for TMP approval

Type B will allow some self approval of TMPs by STMSs in accordance with clause 12.3.2below (currently not applicable.)

Accessways

Roads with less than 500 vehicles per day (185km (15%) plus 49km (7%) possible), which either:

have a permanent speed limit of 50kph or less and are:o less than 300 metres long and are cul-de-sacs or;o have a length of less than 100 metres between intersections with traffic signals,

give way and/or stop controls on the road in question, i.e. not just on side roadsor,

are narrow roads i.e. less than 5 metres wide


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6 Accessway standard

This standard is to apply to roads designated as accessway level. COPTTM/LRS level local road is to apply exceptas modified below. The roads given this classification are listed in Appendix E.

6.1 Static sites

6.1.1 Temporary speed limits

No temporary speed limits will be permitted on these roads except where the speed limit is required as part of anoperation on an intersecting road.

6.1.2 Signs

The only signs required for vehicular traffic, except as detailed in clauses 6.1.1 and 6.1.6, will be an advancewarning sign and works end sign. These are to be placed facing both directions (where traffic is two-way):

20 metres from the start of the delineation or

where the delineation encroaches onto the intersection tangent point, signs and where necessary controls mustbe placed on the intersecting road at the appropriate designation level for that road

Pedestrian and cycle route signs will be in accordance with level 1.

6.1.3 Delineation

Tapers are to be 25 metres long except where road characteristics make this impractical, e.g. presence of drives,formed parking areas, bus stops, pedestrian crossing points, loading zones, intersections, etc. Cone delineation isrequired along lanes where space permits. Where there is insufficient room, having consideration for all road usersand working area needs, they may be omitted.

Work areas are to be delineated as detailed in clause 8.1.4.

6.1.4 Safety zones

Lateral and longitudinal safety zones as recommended in accordance with LRS where space permits. Where thereis insufficient room, having consideration for all road users and working area needs, they may be omitted.

6.1.5 Footpaths

Where footpaths are affected by the activity, pedestrians are to either be:

directed to the footpath on the opposite side of the carriageway, with the appropriate signs, or;

where there is no alternative footpath available, an informed worker is to be provided as detailed in clause8.1.5 (3) to guide pedestrians around the operation

6.1.6 Alternating flows

Where the remaining carriageway width is between 6 and 2.75 metres and the restriction is more than 20 metresfrom an intersection tangent point, RG19 and 20 signs are to be placed immediately beside each end of the singlelane together with their associated TW13 signs 10 metres away from the single lane with priority given to:

the side of the road that is not being worked on except,

when within 50 metres of an intersection tangent point where priority must be with the traffic moving away fromthe intersection

Any restriction in carriageway width to a width less than 6 metres that is less than 20 metres from an intersectiontangent point will require site specific TMP.

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6.1.7 Example layouts

The following layouts are included in Appendix A

Accessway 1 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass

Accessway 2 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass

Accessway 3 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass 0-20 metres fromintersection tangent point

Accessway 4 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass inside intersection tangentpoint

Accessway 5 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass more than 20 metres fromintersection tangent point

Accessway 6 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass less than 20 metres fromintersection tangent point

6.2 Mobile closures

6.2.1 Stopping time

A mobile closure may be used for activities contained within a 30 metre length of road that can be completed withinone hour.

6.2.2 Equipment

Mobile closures will consist of just the work vehicles with externally mounted flashing beacons visible from 360. Novehicle fitted or static signs are required.

7 Level 2 urban high density standardThese roads generally carry more than 10,000 vehicles per day.

This standard is to apply to roads designated as level 2 urban high density. COPTTM level 2 is to apply except asmodified below.

7.1 General

This road designation should apply to any road that carries more than 10,000 vehicles per day but otherwise meetsthe conditions detailed in clause 5. The standards specified below may also be used on L2 roads approaching orleaving intersections with stop, give way or traffic signal controls on the road in question where the working spacelies within 100 metres of those controls.

7.2 Operating speeds

All roads are to be considered for operating speeds which are listed with their designation in Appendix 1.

In addition, an operating speed of 30kph (except where the operating speed for the road is 20 or 10kph) is to beapplied for the first 50 metres from an intersection tangent point where the road is the side road on a teeintersection, or where the intersection has traffic signals, give way and/or stop controls on the road in question, i.e.not just on side roads.

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7.3.1 Temporary speed limits

The only temporary speed limits permitted on these roads will be 30kph on roads with a permanent speed limit of50kph for the following situations:

alternating flows

loose surfaces

lanes less than 3 metres wide

7.3.2 Design criteria

The following table of dimensions is to be used for these roads:

Permanent or operat ing speed (kph) 10 20 30 40 50

Sign visibility (m) 10 20 30 40 50

Sign spacing (m) 3 5 7 10 15

Longitudinal safety zone (m) 1 2 3 4 5

Lateral safety zone (m) 1 1 1 1 1

Taper length (m) 10 15 20 25 30

Space between tapers (m) 10 15 20 25 30

Minimum distance between tapers and intersectiontangent points (not alternating flows) (m)

5 10 20 30 40

Cone spacing in tapers (m) 1 2 2 2.5 2.5

Cone spacing along lanes (m) 2.5 2.5 2.5 5 5

For short-term operations that do not force vehicular traffic to move into opposing traffic lanes, semi static closuresas modified in clause 7.4may be used.

In the short term it is agreed that 30kph operating speeds may be used between 7am and 7pm. Outside thesetimes 50kph operating speed is to be used including those roads with lower permanent or school zone speed limits.

Amendment to this requirement will be considered on a case by case basis on application to the Auckland CityCouncil Transport Operations Manager.

7.3.3 Example layouts

The following layouts are included in Appendix B.

Level 2 high density 1 stop/go operation (work space more than 30 metres from intersectiontangent point)

Level 2 high density 2 stop/go operation (work space less than 30 metres from intersection tangentpoint)

Level 2 high density 3 long term temporary lanes operation clear of intersection (work space morethan 30 metres from tangent point)

Level 2 high density 4 temporary lanes encroaching into intersection (work space less than 30

metres from tangent point)

7.4 Semi static closures

7.4.1 General

These may be used for operations that close lanes without causing traffic to cross centre lines for any length oftime provided the site is always active.


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7.4.2 Equipment

TW1 and TW7 signs are required on the side of the carriageway being closed following the sign guidelines detailedin clause 7.3.2 except as noted in clause 7.4.4.

Advance warning signs will be required on all side roads that lie between the advance warning sign on the mainroad and lead vehicle.

No taper is required behind the shadow vehicle.

Cones are required along the closure following the delineation guidelines detailed in section 7.3.2.

7.4.3 Intersections

The shadow vehicle may be placed up to 20 metres downstream from an intersection tangent point. In all caseswhere the sign spacing cannot be achieved between the shadow vehicle and the intersection, signs may be placedon the tangent point downstream from the intersection.

Where there is insufficient room to achieve this clearance, the shadow vehicle must be placed upstream of theintersection with a gate created in the closure for the intersection.

7.4.4 Example layoutsThe following layouts are included in Appendix C.

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 1 semi static operation

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 2 semi static operation more than 20 metres from intersection tangent point

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 3 semi static operation less than 20 metres from intersection tangent point

8 Specific activities

8.1 Pedestrian management

8.1.1 Footpath width

Except as detailed below, the minimum width of footpath facility to be provided to pedestrians is 1.2 metres.

unless the permanent footpath is narrower, width is to be at least 2.0 metres outside commercial zonesincluding:

o shops,o schools,o shared cycleways,

o visually impaired routes,o aged persons homes,o hospitals,o tourist attractions,o bus stops,o libraries,o any other footpath as directed by council

Where this cannot be achieved, width may be reduced to 1.2 metres provided that an informed worker isdeployed in accordance with clause 8.1.4. Where the footpath is also a shared cycleway the provisions ofclause 8.1.2 must be followed. Where there is less than 1.2 metres width available, the provisions of clause8.1.4 should be applied.


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8.1.2 Shared footpaths and cycle ways

Where a shared footpath and cycle way is reduced to less than 2.7 metres wide, cyclists should be excluded byclosing the cycle way using the cycle lane closed sign detailed in Appendix E.

8.1.3 Adjoining property access

Accesses must be maintained open at all times unless prior arrangements have been agreed with the adjoining

landowner and/or occupier.

8.1.4 Delineation

Where pedestrians could gain access to work area, the provisions outlined below are (in order of priority) to be:

fully enclosed with solid wall fences (with additional safety fence attributes where required), or

where:o there is an opening for access/exit,o insufficient room for compliant fencing, oro the provision of compliant fencing is deemed to be impractical;an informed worker on foot must be deployed to prevent public access and where necessary assist pedestrians

around the operation.

Note: Where footpaths are affected by the operation and are left unattended, an unattended component of the TMPmust be provided and approved.

8.1.5 Alternative routes

Where the footpath is blocked by the activity, it is to be closed as detailed in clause. 8.1.4. Except for accessways,alternative routes are to be provided in the following order of priority:

1. Fully delineated route with firm smooth surface and no vertical faces of more than 5mm includingtemporary carriageway crossing points with width requirements in accordance with clause 8.1.1 and nocross fall greater than 12.5% (N.B where the above surface condition standards are deemed to be

impractical the issue should be referred to Council for a direction prior to preparation of a TMP):a. On side of road reserve away from the carriageway with a solid wall fence (with additional safety

fence attributes where required) between work space and footpath.b. Between work area adjacent to remaining carriageway with:

solid wall fences (with additional safety fence attributes where required) on both sides.

one metre lateral safety zone between outside edge of delineation system and carriageway.c. Between work area adjacent to remaining carriageway with:

solid wall fence (with additional safety fence attributes where required) on both sides.

no lateral safety zone between outside edge of solid wall fence and carriageway.

2. Where there is a footpath on the opposite side, this is to be used with the appropriate signs via anappropriate marked and signed (see Appendix F) pedestrian crossing.

3. Where there is no alternative footpath safely available, sufficient informed workers are to be provided asdetailed in clause 8.1.4 to guide pedestrians around the operation.

N.B. this is a last resort option and will always require a site specific TMP approved by the RCA.

On level 2 and level 2HD roads the informed workers must not be engaged in any other duties whilstperforming this function.

Prior to taking this action, the need to maintain other road user corridors, e.g. vehicle lanes, bus lanes,cycle lanes and other pedestrian routes, must be established.

Delay calculations and/or trials in accordance with section 16.1.1 will be required to demonstrate the need.The following options should be considered in conjunction with this:

alternative routes,

stop/go and/or

lane reductions or closure (including bus lanes, cycleways and other pedestrian routes)


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8.2 Alternating flows (all levels except level 3 and accessways)

Where the remaining carriageway width is less than 6 metres, stop/go paddle controlled operations will be required.These must have a MTC present on all side roads as well as each main approach.

The sequence will be one paddle on GO, the rest on STOP. This will rotate around the operators depending ontraffic demands. A controlling MTC will be appointed by the STMS to manage the MTC operation and giveinstructions. All MTCs and the on site STMS/TC must be equipped with dedicated hand radio transmitters andreceivers using a channel that has their sole use. No one else should intrude on this channel. The namedSTMS/TC should only transmit messages in essential/emergency situations only.

The controlling MTC should be located at the approach with the greatest demand. The decision on this should bebased upon proximity to other intersections and traffic volume for the approach.

Alternating flow tapers must never be less than 30 metres downstream from any intersection tangent point withgive way, stop or traffic signal controls on the road in question.

Where this clearance cannot be achieved the single lane must extend to the intersection and a stop/go controlestablished on each approach leg to the intersection.

8.3 Inspections

On accessways, local and level 2HD and level 2 roads when undertaking inspections as defined in clause D7.2 ofCOPTTM a pre approved TMP is available for use on all Auckland City Council roads. This is included in AppendixA.

Personnel undertaking inspections must either be trained to COPTTM L1TC level or have received ACC inspectortraining.

Accredited training of trainers is available from [email protected].

Training of individuals is also available as above if preferred.

It is intended that this TMP be incorporated within each organisations own health and safety plan to fulfill theirobligations for safety in regard to TTM requirements for undertaking inspections on these roads.

Users of this TMP are reminded that it remains the responsibility of those organisations using this TMP to be

satisfied that this document and training also meets their own obligations under New Zealand law. Their use of thismaterial is deemed to indicate their acceptance of this TMP on the above terms.

Personnel undertaking inspections must have received this training and carry a copy of the TMP with them at alltimes. This may be viewed by a council officer at any time during the inspection.

8.4 Mobile closures (all levels)

8.4.1 Shadow vehicles (currently under development for edition 2)

8.4.2 Distance between work vehicles and shadow vehicles at intersections (currently underdevelopment for edition 2)

8.4.3 Distance between pilot vehicles and work/shadow vehicles at intersections (currentlyunder development for edition 2)

8.4.4 Distance between pilot vehicles and work/shadow vehicles on roads carrying more thanone lane of traffic moving in the same direction (currently under development for edition2)


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8.4.5 Passing public vehicles around mobile closure vehicles (currently under development foredition 2)

8.4.6 Pedestrians

Where mobile closures come within one metre of a footpath and have to stop, or where a hole greater than 0.25metres deep is created, an informed worker will be placed on foot (who may be part of the work operation) in

accordance with clause 8.1.5 (3)

8.4.7 Local roads and level 2 semi static operations

The requirements of clauses 7.4.1, 7.4.2and 7.4.3, and where applicable, clause 7.4.4 shall apply except that thetime limit shall be one hour except for roads with speed limits of 50kph or less where the lane is capable of beingmade immediately trafficable.

8.4.8 European arrow board

The use of this arrow board as described in a draft COPTTM update note effective 1 December 2008. New

requirements and recommendations for TMA appearance, mobile AWVMS and light arrow systems is now analternative option for levels 2, 3 and 2HD roads. N.B. as noted in the glossary the mobile AWVMS is only permittedon Auckland City Council level 3 roads.

8.5 Road marking (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6 Events edition (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.1 Scope (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.2 General (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.3 Use of traffic marshals (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.4 Traffic marshals uniform (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.5 Traffic marshals warrant (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.6 Liaison with the Police (currently under development for edition 2)

8.6.7 Insurance (currently under development for edition 2)

8.7 Working close to intersections

On local, level 2HD and level 2 roads when undertaking static operations where:

the standard would otherwise require signs to be placed beyond the intersection and, the work area is more than 30 metres from the intersection tangent point and,

the affected carriageway is controlled by stop, give way or traffic signal controls or,

the affected carriageway forms the tee of the intersections;


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the provisions of clause 7.3.2 are to be applied to the affected ends of the operation.

8.8 Road side development (currently under development for edition 2)

9 Operations at height that carry risk of falling objects (currently underdevelopment for edition 2)

10 Sign placement (currently under development for edition 2)

11 Protection of council property (edition 2 discussion section)

11.1 Fixing temporary signs to council structures (currently under development for edition 2)

12 Traffic management plans (TMPs) (currently under development for edition 2)

12.1 TMP contents (currently under development for edition 2)

12.1.1 Accessway and local road type B TMP for working on the road (currently underdevelopment for edition 2)

12.1.2 Local road type A, level 2HD, level 2 and level 3 TMP for working on the road (currentlyunder development for edition 2)

12.1.3 Minor event TMP (currently under development for edition 2)

12.1.4 Major event TMP (currently under development for edition 2)

12.1.5 Road side development TMP (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2 TMP attachments (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.1 Temporary speed limit authorisation (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.2 Parking restriction/s alteration authority (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.3 Traffic signal authorisation (currently under development for edition 2)


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12.2.4 Road closure authorisation (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.5 Bus stop relocation/closure (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.6 EEDs (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.7 Delay calculations/trial plan to determine potential extent of delays

These may be requested by the RCA during the review of the TMP for approval. This will be the responsibility ofthe applicant to arrange and report back to the RCA on the outcome. Where a trial is undertaken, there must be anapproved contingency arrangement for clearing the site if unacceptable delays occur.

12.2.8 Public notification plan (currently under development for edition 2)

12.2.9 Daily site record (currently under development for edition 2)

12.3 TMP approvals (currently under development for edition 2)

12.3.1 Local roads type A and level 2, 2HD and 3 roads (currently under development for edition2)

12.3.2 Local roads type B and accessways (currently under development for edition 2)

12.3.3 Other RCAs roads (currently under development for edition 2)

13 EEDs

On Hold

14 Integration with neighbouring RCAs (currently under development for edition2)

14.1 Boundaries with New Zealand Transport Agency roads (currently under development foredition 2)

14.2 Boundaries with Manukau City roads (currently under development for edition 2)


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15 Responsibilities and powers

Priority 2

15.1 STMS

Not yet developed - Priority 2

15.2 Contractor


15.3 Project designer


15.4 Engineer to contract


15.5 Council officers as RCA and as principal


15.6 TMC (currently under development for edition 2)

15.7 Integration with neighbouring RCAsOn Hold

15.8 Delegation of regulatory/statutory powers


15.9 Auditing edition 2 discussion section


16 Procedures

Priority 3, 4 and 5

16.1 Planning

16.1.1 Consideration of potential for delays

Delay calculations and/or dummy site trials will be required where there is potential for a delay of more than 5

minutes to individual vehicles over and above existing delays. The decision for the need for this will rest solely withthe Transport Operations Manager of Auckland City Council. It is recommended that project teams liaise with theabove officer on this matter at the earliest opportunity to clarify whether there may be a need for this.


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16.1.2 TMP development


16.1.3 TMP endorsement


16.1.4 RFT preparation


16.1.5 Budgeting


16.1.6 Risk identification and evaluation


16.2 Community consultation

Priority 4

16.2.1 Community boards


16.2.2 Commercial operations


16.2.3 Police


16.2.4 Fire


16.2.5 ARTA


16.2.6 Airport


16.2.7 Port of Auckland


16.2.8 Transit New Zealand



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16.2.9 Manukau City Council


16.2.10 Waitakere City Council


16.2.11 Land Transport New Zealand


16.2.12 Over dimension and over weight load operators


16.3 Tendering

Priority 5

16.3.1 Obtaining professional services


16.3.2 Obtaining physical works services


16.3.3 Tender evaluation


16.3.4 Alternative TMPs included within tender


16.3.5 Project management


16.4 Risk management

Priority 6

16.4.1 Programming


16.4.2 Public notification



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16.4.3 RFT preparation


16.4.4 Budgeting


16.4.5 Risk identification and evaluation


17 Standards

17.1 Road beautification design

17.1.1 Legislation

17.1.1.1 Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

This section addresses Auckland City Councils responsibilities to create a safe working environment forconstructing and ongoing maintenance of the facility as one of The Persons who Controls the Place of Work.

17.1.1.2 Resource Management Act

To be addressed

17.1.2 Design criteria

When designing road beautification, the following points must be considered:

lateral position of the works in the road reserve:o more than 5 metres from live laneso 2-5 metres from live laneso less than 1 metre from live lanes

level of road:o accesswayo local roado level 2 high densityo level 2o level 3

proximity of other influences:o intersectionso commercial entranceso on street car parkso bus stopso bus laneso cycle laneso footpaths

impact of construction and maintenance of feature in terms of:o safety to workerso

safety to publico disruption to communityo cost of construction and ongoing maintenance to councilo Resource Management Act


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impact of presence of feature in terms of:o safety to public (distraction to road users)o practicality e.g. susceptibility to damage through environment, vandalism etc

17.1.3 Guide lines

17.1.3.1 Level 3 roads

No beautification works are permitted within 5 metres of any live lane or any trafficable part of the road reserve.

Any beautification outside this parameter is permitted provided that during construction and maintenance:

it does not impair visibility below COPTTMs visibility requirements for signs and,

it can be maintained without any visual or physical intrusion on drivers or their vehicles and, it does not adversely impact on existing services for maintenance purposes and,

it does not constitute a physical hazard e.g. tree trunks greater than 100mm dia (i.e. non frangible)

17.1.3.2 Level 2 and Level 2 high density roads

No beautification works that require any ongoing maintenance are permitted within 1 metre of any live lane or anytrafficable part of the road reserve.

Beautification works more than 1 metre from live lanes and clear of any trafficable part of the road reserve arepermitted provided that maintenance of the works can be undertaken:

with a compliant shoulder closure, and,

without blocking or otherwise impeding on:o commercial entranceso on street car parkso bus stopso bus laneso cycle laneso footpaths, and

it does not impair visibility below COPTTMs visibility requirements for signs including:o intersectionso commercial entranceso on street car parkso bus stopso bus laneso cycle laneso footpaths, and

the form of beautification:o does not exceed 500 mm height at any stage of its life, ando does not cause or have the potential to cause damage to any other infrastructure within the road reserve,

oro does not constitute a hazard

17.1.3.3 Local roads

No beautification works are permitted that:

for construction and maintenance require a road closure or block or otherwise impede:o intersectionso commercial entranceso on street car parkso bus stopso bus laneso cycle laneso footpaths, and

have the potential to cause damage to any other infrastructure within the road reserve or;

constitute a hazard

In addition to the above requirements, beautification works within 1 metre of any live lane are only permitted that donot exceed 500 mm height at any stage of its life and do not intrude into a trafficable part of the road.


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17.1.3.4 Accessways

No beautification works within 1 metre of a live lane are permitted that:

have the potential to cause damage to any other infrastructure within the road reserve, or

constitute a hazard, or

exceed 500 mm height at any stage of its life and intrude into a trafficable part of the road

17.1.4 Planning procedures When the need for a road improvement is first identified, the person responsible for the planning of the

operation should identify all possible beautification treatments that may benefit the completed works.

These should be scoped in terms of the above criteria to ensure that they are achieved.

Once this has been satisfied, the following should be identified:o construction costs (including TTM)o community costs (including disruption)o life expectancy

Ongoing maintenance costs including all above items covering:o routine maintenanceo heavy maintenanceo repairs arising from possible damage

Once these are quantified, funding for all the above requirements should be allocated before proceeding totender and construction stage.

To gain the above funding, the following information shall be provided:o benefitso costso risk analysis with a statement to confirm compliance with clause 17.1.1 above


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Appendix A

Accessway

Example layouts

Accessway 1 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass Accessway 2 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass

Accessway 3 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass 0-20 metres fromintersection tangent point

Accessway 4 closure with more than 6 metres of carriageway to pass inside intersection tangentpoint

Accessway 5 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass more than 20 metres fromintersection tangent point

Accessway 6 closure with less than 6 metres of carriageway to pass less than 20 metres fromintersection tangent point


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Appendix B

Level 2 high density

Example static layouts

Level 2 high density 1 stop/go operation (work space more than 30 metres from tangent point)

Level 2 high density 2 stop/go operation (work space less than 30 metres from tangent point)

Level 2 high density 3 long term temporary lanes operation clear of intersection (work space more than30 metres from tangent point)

Level 2 high density 4 temporary lanes encroaching into intersection (work space less than 30 metresfrom tangent point)


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Appendix C

Level 2 and Level 2 high density

Example semi static layouts

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 1 semi static operation

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 2 semi static operation more than 20 metres from intersection

Level 2 and Level 2 high density 3 semi static operation less than 20 metres from intersection


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Appendix D

Inspection traffic management plan


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AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL INSPECTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

Organisation

All non state highways within Auckland cityLocation

Inspections on road reserveDescription of activity

Work programme Indefinite

General Conditions

1. This TMP applies to roads with a permanent speed limit of 50kph or less.

Personnel undertaking the activity shall move to avoid traffic on the road without leaving objects in the carriageway ~theymust not expect the traffic to move or slow down for the inspection activity.

Ancillary equipment shall be within the ability of inspector to carry object without compromising the above requirements. Inspection party must include at least one person who has received training:

o on the use of this TMP from an Auckland City Council accredited training provider. The person named below isthe responsible inspector for the operation

o in first aid to the appropriate level2. Equipment

Vehicle fitted with:o roof mounted amber flashing beacono fire extinguishero first aid kit

High visibility garments (as per COPTTM) must be worn buttoned or zipped up at all times whilst on road reserve other thanwhen solely acting as a pedestrian en route to an off road reserve property

Suitable protective footwear, (only needed on active construction sites) Other personal protective equipment as may be stipulated in other safety requirements detailed elsewhere

3. Stopping and parking vehicle

Stop vehicle in accordance with traffic rules Park in legally designated public parking area or at least 2 metres clear of live lanes Where no designated parking area is available, procedures for stopping on side of road are detailed below:

o Indicate direction vehicle is going to take (normally left) and switch on roof mounted amber flashing beacono move to left side of carriageway and onto shoulder if there is oneo slow vehicle watching for following traffico at the appropriate point, leave carriageway and move at least two metres from nearest live lane before stopping

If working on carriageway leave flashing beacon operating

4. Inspections from side of live lanes

May be performed for any length of time on any level of road by anyone who has received this training No one to stray over white edge line or off the kerb, whichever is nearest to the centre line May be performed by anyone working solo

5. Equipment placed upon the ground that weighs no more than 25kg and sitting, crouching on lying on the ground is permittedwith a one metre lateral safety zone in place to the nearest live lane. Inspections on live lanes - general

Activity must not involve:o any equipment being placed on the ground in live lanes (N.B. survey poles, rota-tapes, etc are acceptable)o a member of the inspection team in the live lane in any position other than standing up

All members of the inspection team must be able to immediately withdraw to the side of the road, clear of live lanes when avehicle approaches, without having to clamber/climb over objects higher than 250mm

6. Inspections on live lanes - working solo

Activity may be performed solo on any road carrying:o 120 vehicles per hour with more than clear sight distance* (including L2 roads)

7. Inspections on live lanes - working with a lookout

Activity may be performed with a separate lookout on any road carrying:o less than 120 vehicles per hour with less than clear sight distance* but more than xxx (including L2 roads)o between 120 and 240 vehicles per hour with more than clear sight distance* (including L2 roads)



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8. Inspections on li ve lanes - formal closure required

For any activity on any road carrying more than:o 120 vehicles per hour with less than clear sight distance* (including L2 roads)o 240 vehicles per hour with more than clear sight distance (including L2 roads)

9. Notes

A quick way of establishing actual count is to count vehicles for 3 minutes and multiple by 20 Clear sight distance is 3 x speed limit in metres (3 x 50 kph =150 metres)

No inspections to be performed on arterial roads during peak hours

Visiting a site controlled by an STMS/TC

1. When required to enter a site managed by a named STMS/TC, where possible, the inspector shall contact the STMS/TCbefore entering the site.

2. Where a site has a designated entrance, this must be used. The entry and exit procedures stipulated above are to be followedat all times.

3. Once on site, all inspectors will respect the authority of the named STMS/TC and will follow any further relevant instructionsthat person issues except where these compromise safety.

4. To remove any doubt, on site means anywhere between the first advance warning sign encountered and the final works endsign on all roads approaching and leaving the work site.

Inspector

Inspector Name: COPTTM ID

Signature:

Trained by Auckland City Council accredited trainer:

Date Trained: ..

Trainer Name: . COPTTM ID .

Signature: .

This TMP is approved on the follow ing basis

1. It is to be used only by the person named as the Inspector above.

2. The named inspector is responsible for the safety of all others involved in the inspection activity

3. That the trainer signs the above authorisation


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Appendix E

Auckland city road designationsDraft under development - accessway, local road, level 2, level 2HD and level 3 with industry for comment.

A full list of the road designations and a colour map are available from [email protected]


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Appendix F

Signs

Footpath closed ahead

Cycle lane closed ahead


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Footpath closed ahead

30

60 Rad

to xxxxxxxxxxx

Use crossing toaccess footpath on

opposite side

from xxxxxxxxxxx

Footpath Closed

Ahead

750

750

to xxxxxxxxxxx

Use crossing toaccess footpath on

o osite side

Footpath ClosedAhead

from xxxxxxxxxxx

Colour and legend:

Background: Orange class 1Legend: BlackLegend border: Black

Policy: TW-tba Footpath closed ahead warning signs consist of the legend Footpath Closed Ahead

from (insert recognisable feature by footpath)

to (insert recognisable feature by footpath)

Use crossing to access footpath on opposite side.

A TW-tba sign is placed in advance of a footpath closure beside a formal pedestrian crossing to safely guide pedestriansto an alternative route to pass the closed footpath. It is used in conjunction with the TW32P family of signs as part of atemporary pedestrian detour.

TW-tba Footpath closed ahead warning signs may only be erected in accordance with a traffic management planapproved by all affected road controlling authorities under Traffic rule 54002.

The sign must be removed immediately following removal of the footpath closure. This is the responsibility of the personin charge of the road work site as named on the approved traffic management plan.

Location: The sign shall be placed beside a formal pedestrian crossing facing pedestrians walking towards the closureto redirect them over the crossing to a footpath on the opposite side of the road at such an angle and specific locationthat it attracts the greatest attention of those pedestrians who will be affected by the closure.


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Cycle lane closed ahead

30

60 Rad

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Cycle LaneClosed Ahead

750

750

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Cycle LaneClosed Ahead

Colour and legend:Background: Orange class 1

Legend: BlackLegend border: Black

Policy: TW-tba Cycle Lane Closed Ahead warning signs consist of the legend Cycle Lane Closed Ahead and followinglegend options:

Please dismount and walk bike along adjacent footpath.

Please use traffic lanes.

Please use temporary cycle lane.

Any other legend approved by the RCA

A TW-tba sign is placed in advance of a cycle lane closure. It is used in conjunction with the TW32C family of signs aspart of a temporary cycle lane detour.

TW-tba Cycle Lane Closed Ahead warning signs may only be erected in accordance with a traffic management planapproved by all affected road controlling authorities under Traffic rule 54002

The sign must be removed immediately following removal of the cycle lane closure. This is the responsibility of theperson in charge of the road work site as named on the approved traffic management plan.

Location: The sign shall be placed at the start of the cycle lane closure facing oncoming cyclists to redirect them onto asuitably designed alternative route using the appropriate supplementary legend.


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Appendix G

Traffic management plan pro-formas (currently under development for edition 2)

temporary traffic management

Documents