Safe and Seamless Traffic Solutions for Events
From community festivals and concerts to sporting fixtures and parades, events attract large numbers of vehicles and pedestrians. Without proper planning, they can cause major congestion, safety risks, and community disruption.
Event Traffic Management ensures safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles while complying with all Queensland road safety regulations.
Why Event Traffic Management Matters
Events often involve temporary road closures, detours, and increased pedestrian activity, which can create significant risks if not managed correctly. Without accredited traffic control and approved traffic management plans in place, organisers face potential non-compliance with council or TMR permit conditions, exposing the event to regulatory penalties and delays.
Poor planning can also lead to serious safety hazards for participants, staff, and the public, increasing the likelihood of incidents on-site. In addition, ineffective traffic management can cause a negative community impact through traffic congestion, delays, and frustrated road users. Perhaps most critically, organisers risk breaching insurance requirements if an accident occurs without compliant safety measures, putting both the event and its stakeholders at financial and legal risk.
Standards and Compliance
In Queensland, event traffic management must comply with:
- Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice 2021 (TM-CoP).
- MUTCD Part 3 – Works on Roads (QLD edition).
- Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM).
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld).
- Local council event permit requirements.
Every Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) must be prepared by an accredited Traffic Management Designer (TMD) and approved before the event.
Key Services for Event Traffic Management
Our event traffic management solutions include:
Planning and design
- Development of TMPs and TGS tailored to your event site.
- Risk assessments, staging, and emergency access planning.
Permit applications
- Preparation and submission of documentation to councils, TMR, and police if required.
On-site traffic control
- Accredited traffic controllers managing vehicles, pedestrians, and public transport interfaces.
Specialist event measures
- Road closures, detours, shuttle bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, and drop-off/pick-up zones.
Post-event review
- Site inspections, audits, and recommendations for future improvement.
Applications of Event Traffic Management
Event traffic management is essential for ensuring safety, compliance, and smooth operations at a wide variety of Queensland events, including community festivals, street parades, and cultural celebrations such as Brisbane Festival, Gold Coast Show, Ekka, ANZAC Day services, and Christmas carols in the park.
Our accredited traffic controllers and designers provide tailored solutions for stadium and arena sporting events at venues like Suncorp Stadium, Metricon Stadium, and The Gabba, as well as concerts and live entertainment at Riverstage, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, and major outdoor venues. We also deliver traffic management for markets, exhibitions, and community fairs, plus large-scale fitness and charity events such as Bridge to Brisbane, Gold Coast Marathon, and Tour de Brisbane cycling events. With expertise in planning road closures, detours, pedestrian safety, and permit approvals, Heritage Traffic Management keeps your event safe, compliant, and enjoyable for the whole community.
Our Expertise in Event Traffic Management
At Heritage Traffic Management, we provide safe, reliable, and fully compliant solutions tailored to events of any size. Our team works closely with councils, event organisers, and emergency services to deliver traffic management that balances safety, efficiency, and community needs.
We offer:
- Accredited Traffic Management Designers (TMDs) for TMP/TGS development.
- End-to-end support from permit application to on-the-ground traffic control.
- 24/7 availability for staged, multi-day, or night-time events.
- A proven track record in managing events across South East Queensland.
Contact Us
Planning an event? Heritage Traffic Management provides professional, compliant traffic solutions to keep your event safe and successful.
Phone: 1800 353 053
Email: sales@heritagetraffic.com.au
Website: heritagetraffic.com.au