So Many Acronyms!
Acronym Overload
Traffic Management is one of those industries that has infinite acronyms. It's another language, and not a romantic one like French.
NZTA
New Zealand Transport Authority (Waka Kotahi)
The government agency in New Zealand responsible for planning and delivering national transport networks, supporting local networks, making public transport and freight networks more effective, improving road safety.
The government agency in New Zealand responsible for planning and delivering national transport networks, supporting local networks, making public transport and freight networks more effective, improving road safety.
RCA
Road Controlling Authority
In relation to a road an RCA means the authority, body or person having control of the road, and includes a person acting under and within the terms of a delegation or authorisation given by the controlling authority.
In relation to a road an RCA means the authority, body or person having control of the road, and includes a person acting under and within the terms of a delegation or authorisation given by the controlling authority.
RUL
Road User License
A Road User License (commonly known as an RUL) is a permit required by Wellington City Council for temporary structures placed on the public road reserve. Temporary structures refer to scaffolding, gantries, hoarding, skip bins, shipping containers, storage equipment, construction loading zones, and other similar activities on road reserve.
A Road User License (commonly known as an RUL) is a permit required by Wellington City Council for temporary structures placed on the public road reserve. Temporary structures refer to scaffolding, gantries, hoarding, skip bins, shipping containers, storage equipment, construction loading zones, and other similar activities on road reserve.
STMS
Site Traffic Management Specialist
An NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) qualified person who has specific responsibility for documentation and management of temporary traffic management (TTM).
An NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) qualified person who has specific responsibility for documentation and management of temporary traffic management (TTM).
TMC
Traffic Management Coordinator
A person, or position, in an organisation that has the delegated authority from a road controlling authority (RCA) to approve traffic management plans (TMPs), coordinate temporary traffic management (TTM) and, where appropriate for local roads, to delegate power to approve TMPs to others.
A person, or position, in an organisation that has the delegated authority from a road controlling authority (RCA) to approve traffic management plans (TMPs), coordinate temporary traffic management (TTM) and, where appropriate for local roads, to delegate power to approve TMPs to others.
Acronym Overload
To help you navigate the beautiful world of temporary traffic management, check out our extensive list of acronyms below.
TMD
Traffic Management Diagram
The TMD is a traffic management diagram within, and forms part of, the TMP. A TMP may have more than one TMD included as part of it.
The TMD is a traffic management diagram within, and forms part of, the TMP. A TMP may have more than one TMD included as part of it.
TMO
Traffic Management Operative
The TMO can install, maintain and remove TTM for static roadside and shoulder activities subject to the following conditions; for all activities there must be an approved TMP for the activity. The TMO must be briefed by the STMS.
The TMO can install, maintain and remove TTM for static roadside and shoulder activities subject to the following conditions; for all activities there must be an approved TMP for the activity. The TMO must be briefed by the STMS.
TMP
Traffic Management Plan
A document describing the design, implementation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management (TTM) while the associated activity is being carried out within the road reserve or adjacent to and affecting the road reserve.
A document describing the design, implementation, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management (TTM) while the associated activity is being carried out within the road reserve or adjacent to and affecting the road reserve.
TTM
Temporary Traffic Management
The process of managing road users through or past a closure in a safe manner with minimal delay and inconvenience.
The process of managing road users through or past a closure in a safe manner with minimal delay and inconvenience.
TTMP
Temporary Traffic Management Planner
A person that holds the required warrant to plan, design and submit traffic management plans (TMPs).
A person that holds the required warrant to plan, design and submit traffic management plans (TMPs).
WAP
Works Access Permit
A written permission from the corridor manager to enable works on a road corridor to proceed.
A written permission from the corridor manager to enable works on a road corridor to proceed.