TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA - PART 2

TECHNIQUES

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PHYSICAL MANAGEMENT OF ROAD SYSTEM

• Separation of traffic movement
• Junction Improvement
• Geometry of local area improvement
• Physical Detention of traffic movement
• Changing of level, texture of surface and alignment for speed control purposes
• Introduce the coordination of phase traffic control
• Modification of traffic sign and road sign
• Provision of public transport facilities
• Provision of facilities for pedestrian & cyclist
• Modification of landscape and road tools
• Car park control
• Metered Ramp

INSTRUCT FORM & TRAFFIC REGULATION MANAGEMENT

Traffic Control

• Control using a traffic light at the intersection.
• Limiting the use of the road to certain vehicle types (according to weight criteria, the speed and size of the vehicle).
• Limiting and controlling parking.
• Temporary regulations (due to festivals, sports and other)
• Regulation without strict enforcement will not achieve effective traffic management.

Turning Moving Barriers

• Right and left turn movements can affect the smooth ride and is one of the causes of accidents.
• Placing road barriers (flexible, rigid or semi rigid) can help divert traffic into the correct lane and to prevent collision between vehicles and dangerous obstacles.

One Way Street

• Can improve traffic flow round the city especially when the road network in the area has a network of roads and cut parallel to each other at right angles.
• Technique can increase the capacity of one-way streets every road in the road network and reduce the range of the change in flow at the intersection.
• By converting two-way route to a one-way path, conflict point substantially reduced.

Limit Vehicle Speed

• Reduced the number of accidents and their gravity when the vehicle speed is reduced.
• The type of speed limits:
  *Reasonable speed limit - according to the road conditions cuacadan.
  *Ultimate speed limit - set the highest and lowest speed limit allowed (rate 85      percentage)
  *The recommended speed limit - recommend the appropriate speed limit to the    driver (not used) on the curve.

Tidal Flow Method (TIDAL) 

• Most cities experience regular morning and evening rush during working days which increases the usage of private vehicles travelling back and forth to work.
• This will cause underutilization during off-peak hours and over utilization during peak hours in related to the width of the road.
• TFM is a traffic control method which opens and closes lanes on a roadway according to priority of traffic direction.

Road Marking

• Traffic marking is an object or device whether fixed or movable, or lines or marks on the road.
• This notation is used to provide information, requirements, restrictions or prohibitions on road users.
• It includes street signs, traffic signals, road surface markings, road studs and so on.

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIA – PART 1

WHAT IS ROAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT?

Road traffic management is performed night or day for long hours in all weathers and is considered a hazardous job due to the high risk of vehicle movements on the road. Thus, a traffic management plan is vital to ensure smooth operation of the road network at the work site and the safety of road users/workers. And this is only possible with safety equipment to manage the traffic.

Typically, a work site will be set up with warning signage well in advance of the actual work area. For example, if lanes have been closed, large flashing arrows may be utilized to give warning to move over in a specific distance ahead. The work site will usually involve closing a part of the road for the work area.

Proper traffic control and safety procedure is mandatory for all types of works as per JKR Arahan Teknik clause 1.20 (Maintenance of existing roads &  Protection of traffic ) in JKR I SPJ I 1988. (Standard Road works Specification)

WHY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IS IMPORTANT?

• To reduce the number of accidents
• To ensure the smoothness of traffic movement
• To improve the movement of goods and humans
• To balance the modal split
• To minimize the clash between vehicles and the pedestrian
• To control and manage car parks
• To minimize crowding of traffic caused by road accidents / hazards
• To control the volume of traffic in private roads, junction and any other street road
• Manage the movement of vehicles to reduce conflicts
• To identify the suitable number and types of traffic sign needed
• To identify any locations (eg: abandoned land) that are suitable to turned into car park (temporary or permanent)

Basically it involves various area including:

• Traffic Management Contractor like Muhibah Konsortium Holdings
• Traffic Control Zone
• Advance Warning Signage
• Transition Area
• Work Area
• Termination Area
• Traffic Control Planning
• Minimize Accident & Inconvenience for Public
• Safety at Site
• Qualified Traffic Safety Officer (TSO)
• Qualified Traffic Controller (TSO)
• Road Safety Equipment
• Qualified and Quality Traffic Management Plan (TMP)
• Traffic Management Experience
• Permit & Approval from Local Authorities

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Muhibah Konsortium Holdings

No 9-2, Jln Pusat Perniagaan 2, Pusat Perniagaan Sg Jelok, Taman Sg Jelok, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.

Tel: +603-8734 5372    Fax: +603-8739 5372    HP: +6012-321 3349    Email: magen@muhibahholdings.com