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Have your say and take the road to a safer WA
RAC WA Risky Roads Survey: 7 Nov-17 Dec 2018. It's that time again, WA. The RAC want to hear about the riskiest roads in WA so we can work to fix them. Nominations are now open - have your say. Can you think of a road you use that is dangerous? Tell us what it is...... Risky Roads is the largest survey of its kind in the State and recognizes the safety concerns of those who know WA's roads best - you. Any road or intersection that poses a safety threat can be nominated, from local stree...
Simple road rule that could end traffic jams forever
A JAPANESE engineer has boldly claimed he can solve the pain of peak-hour traffic jams by changing the driving habits of just eight motorists. But many commuters aren't going to like his plan because, counter intuitively, it means you'll have to slow down to get to your destination quicker. The University of Tokyo's Professor Katsuhiro Nishinari studies the mathematics of traffic jams, a discipline he likes to call "jamology". Talking to news.com.au, he said there was one rule that woul...
Rules for works at signalised intersections
Planning to undertake works around signalised intersections? You need to understand the notification and approval requirements before scheduling any work. In early 2017, Main Roads WA created a Road Planned Interventions Section (RPIS) aimed at overseeing all traffic management approvals for works at signalised intersections. The Main Roads WA Code of Practice for Works on Roadsoutlines the requirements for approval when working around traffic signals on both state and local roads. The Code o...
QTM to expand metropolitan operations
Quality Traffic Management (QTM) continues its focus to be a leading supplier of traffic management services to local government, securing appointment to the City of Stirling's panel contract. The one-year contract, will see QTM establish a depot in the north metropolitan area to complement existing arrangements south of the river. The new depot will ensure the company provides job opportunities for local City of Stirling residents and beyond. QTM's Associate Director, Todd Bendall, is exc...
QTM named preferred traffic management supplier for Shire of Murray
Quality Traffic Management (QTM) has had another win in 2017, securing the traffic management contract for the Shire of Murray. The two-year contract, that has two one-year extensions included, will see QTM establish a depot in nearby Mandurah to ensure the company provides job opportunities for those in the local Peel region. QTM's Associate Director, Todd Bendall, said that securing the Shire of Murray contract was further testament to QTM's quality service. "This contract recognises ...