GUIDE TO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR CAR RALLIES IN VICTORIAN FORESTS

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1 GUIDE TO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR CAR RALLIES IN VICTORIAN FORESTS REVISION 3 JANUARY 2018

2 CONTENTS 1. Introduction Implementation Public Information Measures Detours and Deviations 4 5. Safety of Spectators Procedure Example Advisory Sign Location Map 6 8. Example Stage Map Traffic Management Plans a. TMP1: Start Control....9 b. TMP2: T-Intersection (Left or Right) 10 c. TMP3: T-Intersection (Rally Course Changes Direction).11 d. TMP4: Cross-Intersection (Rally Changes Direction)...12 e. TMP5: T-Intersection (Rally Course Changes Direction).13 f. TMP6: Stop Control Appendix A 15 Authors: Nicholas Charrett (Traffic Engineer) Andrew Roseman (Civil Engineer)

3 INTRODUCTION This guide is intended to be used by CAMS Rally Event Organisers in Victoria to assist in preparing traffic management plans to comply with the requirements setout under the Road Safety Act 1986 Section 99B permit issued by DELWP. Consistent with other event types, social/non-competitive car rallies/navigational events with under 30 participants conducted on roads open to the public with the participants following all normal road rules do not require a permit or a traffic management plan from DELWP to run these events on State forest roads. However all events with competitive or timed sections or with event participants in excess of 30 on roads managed by DELWP (regarded as nonroad activities which will significantly interfere with the normal use of the road by road users) require an event permit from DELWP and are to be run under an approved traffic management plan. In the interests of safety for competitors, officials and the wider community, all competitive events that are primarily a test of speed must be run on closed roads consistent with the approved traffic management plan, for the safety of the public and competitors. For non-competitive events with large numbers of participants, the event may be run under either road closed or access control conditions, consistent with an approved traffic management plan. This traffic management plan template may be used for car rally events assessed by the Victorian Rally Panel as low risk. It must be reviewed and signed off by a person accredited to produce traffic management plans prior to its submission to DELWP. Rally events of higher risk may not use this template but should instead submit a tailored plan prepared by an accredited traffic management planner.

4 IMPLEMENTATION 1. Advisory signage and media notices be put out before the event at least two weeks prior to the event to forewarn road users that there will be disruptions on certain roads and times 2. Senior Event officials (Stage Commanders, Chief Spectator Marshals, and the CAMS Appointed Event Checker) shall ensure that each location is setup in compliance with the TMP, including placement of signs and barriers. 3. Any person placing traffic management signs that are in accordance with AS1742 must have completed a course in traffic guidance scheme or undertaken a refresher course within the last three years. 4. General road closure points where traffic is likely, must have road closure official in place. Checks should be made that mobile phone contact could be made in case of intrusion with stage commander or rally headquarters. 5. If a road closure point is identified where compliance problems are anticipated with the public, then the official in place must have completed a course in traffic control/use of stop/go bat or undertaken a refresher course within the last three years

5 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEASURES 1. Advisory signs must be placed at least four weeks prior to the Event at the forest entry points that will be effected by the Event. The sign (see Appendix A) shall be minimum A3 in size, laminated, affixed to two posts (e.g. steel droppers or timber stakes) and be in a clear position that is visible to road users. 2. At the discretion of DELWP, certain roads (such as high volume forestry roads) will require a larger sign compliant with AS1742 will be required to placed advising of the road closure (see Appendix A). 3. A map shall be prepared outlining the proposed positions of the all pre-event advisory signs and roads for letter drops. 4. A Public Notice must be placed in the local newspaper(s) that outlines the forest areas and roads that will be closed. The notice shall include the closure times, the Event organiser s details including a contact name and number. It is suggested to also include the location of Event Headquarters and information the availability of spectator information. 5. Any adjoining land owners/residents to sections of forest that will be closed are required to be notified by letter drop outlining the closure times and roads that will be effected by the Event. 6. It is recommended to advise local radio of details of the event and the areas of forest being used. 7. Placement of posters or event information at forest camp sites, car parks, etc. in the vicinity of the Event may also be useful.

6 DETOURS AND DIVERSIONS 1. The Event shall make available to members of the public who may come across the Event whilst the road closures are in place a giveaway map. The map must include: a. the roads that are closed by the Event, b. any signed detours or diversions that are in place, c. Locations of event spectator points and 2. The locations where these maps will be made available (i.e. road closure locations, controls, spectator points) shall be prepared and provided to DELWP. 3. Signed detours or diversions will only be required if stipulated by DELWP where the road closures are impacting major through traffic and access is required to be maintained (via a detour) during the event. Any detour or diversion Traffic Management Plans will need to be prepared in collaboration with DELWP by a suitably qualified person who has completed a course in traffic guidance schemes or undertaken a refresher course within the last three years. 4. A common sense approach is encouraged on the day of the event whereby officials work with members of the public to determine the best alternative route on a case by case basis. SAFETY OF SPECTATORS If an Event has a public spectator point, then safe access for spectators who wish to access viewing locations needs to be considered. An event map shall be submitted to DELWP that indicates the designated access roads that will be used by spectators. These details should be reflected in any spectator guides that are to be issued to the public. Informal spectator viewing locations should be assessed and either access be restricted or officials placed at these locations to manage any spectators and prevent unauthorised access to the rally.

7 PROCEDURE 1. At each access control location along a competitive route section, the level of access control required shall be determined in accordance with the Victorian Rally Bulletin Part B, Access Control Matrix. 2. Depending on the type/configuration/orientation a corresponding Traffic Management Plan from this Guide shall be selected and recorded on a Stage Map. 3. As the Traffic Management Plans are generic in nature, they do not have to be modified to suit the individual geometry of a particular intersection. 4. For complex intersections, multiple traffic management plans can be referenced for the one location to specify the type of access control proposed for each intersection leg. 5. Spectator Points shall be treated as Road Closures for the purpose of the Traffic Management Plans with the a separate Spectator Point Plan prepared in accordance with CAMS Requirements and Guidelines.

8 AS EXAMPLE ADVISORY SIGN LOCATION MAP LD LD LD AS AS AS LD AS AS AS A3 Advisory Sign LD Letter Drop

9 TMP.2C TMP.2D TMP.2D TMP.1 TMP.6 EXAMPLE STAGE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MAP

10 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS

11 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #1 START CONTROL End of Control Zone Special Stage Start Start control, officials and officials cars. Time Control (Actual) / Para webbing used as a chicane. Chicane designed to slow down entry to control area and prevent unintentional public access Time Control (Boundary) Road Closed sign immediately before bunting chicane ROAD CLOSED TMP 1 START CONTROL This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Nicholas Charrett (Traffic Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

12 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #2 T-INTERSECTION (Left OR Right Side) ROAD CLOSED and Sign on Gate and Sign on Gate Road Closure Official TMP 2A BUNT ONLY TMP 2B BUNTED GATE TMP 2C BUNTED AND CONTROLLED GATE Road Speed 50/60km/h 80km/h 100km/h Distance (X) 60m 100m 200m SELECTION NOTES: Use this TMP (twice) for Cross Road intersections (Where rally course goes straight through) specifying which control goes on which leg. TMP 2A This is for motorcycle horse or walking tracks where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use and roads/track where no evidence of use TMP 2B This is for gated access where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use TMP 2C This is for gated access where risk of intrusion is likely (with evidence of use) TMP 2D CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE TMP 2E CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE (MAJOR ROADS) TMP 2D This is for side road/track where risk of intrusion is likely TMP 2E This is for major side roads (municipal consultation may be required) This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Nicholas Charrett (Traffic Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

13 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #3 T-INTERSECTION (Rally Course Changes Direction) SELECTION NOTES: Optional additional Bunting Tape if likely to be broken or is approached at Speed *If so call it TMP 3AA. TMP 3A* BUNT ONLY TMP 3A This is for motorcycle, horse or walking tracks where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use and roads/track where no evidence of use TMP 3AA This is for motorcycle, horse or walking tracks where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use and roads/track where no evidence of use. The approach is at speed and the bunt is likely to be broken TMP 3B This is for side road/track where risk of intrusion is likely where the approach is not at speed from either the competitor or public side and bunt unlikely to be broken. TMP 3B CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE and Sign on Gate Optional road closure official if intrusion likely from this direction. *If so call it TMP 3CD. TMP 3C* GATED ACCESS TMP 3C This is for gated access where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use. TMP 3CD This is for gated access where risk of intrusion is likely or evidence of use then additional authorised lock on gate or manned access control is required. This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Andrew Roseman (Civil Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

14 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #3 T-INTERSECTION (Rally Course Changes Direction) Approach is at Speed Approach is at Speed Approach is at Speed ROAD CLOSED Road Speed 50/60km/h 80km/h 100km/h Distance (X) 60m 100m 200m Approach is at Speed TMP 3D CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE TMP 3E CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE (MAJOR ROADS) SELECTION NOTES: TMP 3D This is for side road/track where risk of intrusion is likely TMP 3E This is for major side roads (municipal consultation may be required) This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Nicholas Charrett (Traffic Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

15 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #4 CROSS ROAD-INTERSECTION (Rally Course Changes Direction) Optional additional road closure official if intrusion likely from this direction. *If so call it TMP 4BD. TMP 4A BUNT ONLY SELECTION NOTES: TMP 4A This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use and the approach is not at speed from either the competitor or public side and bunt unlikely to be broken in either direction TMP 4B* CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE TMP 4B This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion is likely from one direction and the approach is not at speed from either the competitor or public side and bunt unlikely to be broken in either direction TMP 4BD This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion is likely from either direction and the approach is not at speed from either the competitor or public side and bunt unlikely to be broken in either direction This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Andrew Roseman (Civil Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

16 Optional additional road closure official if intrusion likely from this direction. *If so call it TMP 4DD. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #4 CROSS ROAD-INTERSECTION (Rally Course Changes Direction) Approach is at Speed Optional additional road closure official if intrusion likely from this direction. *If so call it TMP 4ED. Approach is at Speed SELECTION NOTES: TMP 4D* CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE Road Speed 50/60km/h 80km/h 100km/h Distance (X) 60m 100m 200m TMP 4D This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion or rally overrun is likely from one direction. TMP 4DD This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion or rally overrun is likely from either direction. TMP 4E This is for where rally course turns at a major junction and where risk of public intrusion or rally overrun is likely from one direction on the major road (municipal consultation with Council may be required). ROAD CLOSED TMP 4E* CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE (MAJOR ROADS) TMP 4ED This is for where rally course turns at a major junction and where risk of public intrusion or rally overrun is likely from either direction on the major road (municipal consultation may be required) or the minor road. This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Nicholas Charrett (Traffic Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

17 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #5 T-INTERSECTION (Rally Course Changes Direction) Optional additional road closure official if intrusion likely from this direction. *If so call it TMP 5CD. and Sign on Gate TMP 5A BUNT ONLY TMP 5C* GATED ACCESS TMP 5D CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE Road Speed 50/60km/h 80km/h 100km/h Distance (X) 60m 100m 200m ROAD CLOSED SELECTION NOTES: TMP 5A This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use TMP 5C This is for where rally course turns at a junction with gated access where risk of intrusion is unlikely or no evidence of use. TMP 5CD This is for where rally course turns at a junction with gated access where risk of intrusion is likely or evidence of use then additional authorised lock on gate or manned access control is required. TMP 5E CONTROLLED ROAD CLOSURE (MAJOR ROADS) TMP 5D This is for where rally course turns at a junction and where risk of public intrusion is likely TMP 5E This is for where rally course turns at a major junction and where risk of public intrusion is likely (municipal consultation may be required). This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Andrew Roseman (Civil Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

18 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN #6 STOP CONTROL ROAD CLOSED Road Closed sign immediately before bunting chicane End of Control Zone / Para webbing used as a chicane. Chicane designed to slow down entry to control area and prevent unintentional public access Special Stage Stop Stop control, officials and officials cars. Flying Finish (Actual) Flying Finish (Warning) TMP 6 STOP CONTROL This plan has been prepared as a guide for Traffic Management purposes only and is not to scale. The positions of the signs and equipment on this plan are only the suggested locations, as they may need to be revised onsite to improve visibility and/or effectiveness. Rally Signage will comply with Victorian Rally Bulletin (Part B), and traffic closure signs will comply with Australian Standard AS and the Road Management Act Author: Andrew Roseman (Civil Engineer) on behalf of the Victorian Rally Panel and CAMS Comments: Road Closure sanctioned by Confederation of Australian Motorsport under Special Stage Rally conditions.

19 APPENDIX A EXAMPLE SIGNS AND NOTICES

20 EXAMPLE ADVISORY SIGN ROAD CLOSED Please be advised that the road ahead of you will be used for a car rally on <ENTER DATE> between the hours of < > and < >. During this period this road will be closed under a permit issued in accordance with Section 99B of the Road Safety Act 1986 and public access will be prohibited to ensure public safety. Authority to use the road has been obtained from the relevant authorities. For further information please contact: CAMS : <NAME> Clerk of Course <> Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning <> Material: laser printed laminated sign Size: Minimum A3 paper size

21 EXAMPLE MAJOR ROAD ADVISORY SIGN Material: Core-flute with yellow background with black lettering Size: Minimum 1000mm (W) x 900mm (H) Note: Sign to be compliant with AS1742 Class 1 reflectivity (for night rallies only)

22 EXAMPLE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE < Event Name > < Date of Event > Please be advised that a car rally will be conducted in the surrounding forests of < town > from 10am to 6.30pm. This motorsport event is sanctioned by the Confederation of Australian Motorsport with approvals from DELWP, < Local Council >, VicRoads and Victoria Police. Temporary road closures will be in place on selected tracks in the < Name > State Forests and sections of <Road Names>. Advisory Signs will be placed on affected roads 4 weeks prior to the closure. Spectating will be available, locations during the event. Guides will be available on the day from <Location>. For further information, please contact Event Director, < Name > < Number >