When stop/go may fit
Stop/go may suit short work fronts on low-speed roads where one lane can be alternated and queues are manageable. It is less suitable for high-speed, high-volume or long-workfront sites where signals or closures may be safer.
Stop/Go TMP guide
A stop/go TMP explains alternating traffic flow, work area, visibility, queue management, road-user delay, manual control positions and pedestrian or side-road effects.
Plain-English explanation
The key points, split into simple blocks so the page is useful without feeling like a wall of text.
Queue planning
Estimate queue lengths from expected traffic volumes, work duration and any nearby intersections. If queues could block side roads or accesses, the TMP should say how that will be managed or why a different control is needed.
Visibility checks
Stop/go operators need clear sight lines to each other and to approaching traffic. The TMP should note any sight-distance constraints, curves, crests, parked vehicles or lighting issues that affect visibility.
Contractor checklist
Before you request help
- Confirm the work location and RCA
- Describe the work method and staging
- Collect plans, photos and dates
- Check pedestrian, cyclist and property access impacts
- Keep TMP, CAR and WAP details aligned
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FAQ
Common questions
Who reviews the TMP or CAR?
The relevant council, RCA or network owner reviews the submission. Our role is to help make the information clearer, more complete and easier to respond to.
What do you need before starting?
Send the work location, scope, dates, site plans or markups, methodology, hours of work, access needs, photos if available, and any RCA comments already received.
Can you work with our on-road crew or traffic management provider?
Yes. Your TMP Designer focuses on the planning, documentation and drawing support around the job. If your project also needs on-road setup, equipment or training, we can keep the TMP, CAR/WAP and drawing information aligned while those field services are arranged with the right provider.
From scope to submission
Send the scope. We will tell you what is needed.
Send plans, photos, dates or RCA comments and get practical next steps for TMP design, CAR support, amendments or overflow planning.