TMAA is thrilled to welcome Acusensus as our newest National Supplier. As a leader in enforcement technology, Acusensus has developed groundbreaking solutions like the world's first illegal mobile phone use enforcement camera in New South Wales and the first seat-belt and phone use enforcement camera in Queensland.

With a shared commitment to improving road safety, this partnership aligns Acusensus' innovative technology with TMAA's mission of protecting traffic controllers and road workers. To celebrate the collaboration, TMAA CEO Matthew Bereni recently met with Shaun Miller, Acusensus' Head of Customer Engagement.

"Since our founding in 2018, Acusensus has pioneered intelligent solutions that can be rapidly implemented to tackle road safety challenges," said Mr. Miller. "We are excited to join TMAA as its newest National Supplier. We believe our technology can significantly improve the safety of traffic controllers and road workers, and we look forward to delivering those benefits to TMAA members."

For more information about Acusensus' products and services, please contact Shaun Miller at shaun@acusensus.com.

Working as a traffic controller demands unwavering focus and utmost attention to detail. In this context, the implementation of drug and alcohol testing can be of paramount importance in ensuring personal safety and fostering a secure and efficient work environment. TMAA is pleased to announce the inclusion of Alcolizer as one of our valued National Supplier.

Alcolizer Technology has remained at the forefront of research and development, as well as the design and manufacture of highly sensitive and precise drug and alcohol testing equipment for alcohol and other substances for over three decades. Their cutting-edge technology is poised to empower TMAA's members in tailoring their testing programs to align with evolving trends in alcohol and substance use within our community.

James Milliken, Product Manager at Alcolizer, highlights, "Our technology equips road workers, traffic management professionals, and all individuals entrusted with critical decision-making responsibilities to carry out their duties without endangering themselves or others. Recognising the invaluable contributions of TMAA, Alcolizer has chosen to exclusively offer its drug and alcohol testing kit to TMAA members."

We are excited about Alcolizer's valuable contributions to enhancing the safety standards within our industry. Together, we can continue to create a safer working environment for all.

For more information about Alcolizer Technology's products and services, please contact James Milliken at james.milliken@alcolizer.com.

TMAA and CCF Tasmania recently launched last week a new road safety awareness campaign in Tasmania focused on the message 'Your Speed is Our Safety'. The campaign kickoff event included an interview with Nicole Willing, TMAA's State Chair for Tasmania, on Channel 7 news.

During the interview, Nicole highlighted the concerning number of near misses that occur daily on construction sites. "Every day on our worksites, we experience close calls and near misses between vehicles and our workers," Nicole said. "Speeding traffic poses a huge safety risk to our staff as they work to improve Tasmania's roads and infrastructure."

The 'Your Speed is Our Safety' campaign aims to remind motorists to slow down in construction zones. By being more alert and reducing speed around worksites, drivers can help prevent accidents and injuries. Nicole emphasized that road safety is a shared responsibility: "We're urging all motorists to make worker safety their priority and slow down on the roads."

Media Releases​

25 August 2023 Media release

TMAA is excited to attend the Traffic And Road Management Action Conference in Wellington, New Zealand.  Congrats to our Kiwi colleagues Joseph Rosendaal and Paul Merson on a great turnout with over 200 attendees from New Zealand and abroad. It's fantastic to connect with traffic management professionals from our region to discuss the latest innovations and best practices in our field. A special shoutout to all TMAA members who made the trip over. We're looking forward to engaging with our members on the new ideas and knowledge gained at this inspiring event.

QLD update - Changes to Traffic Management Registration Scheme Application Form – display of company identification on vehicles and signage and clarification of renewal submission timeframes 

Clarification of expectations to display identification on traffic control vehicles and on temporary traffic management signs

Under the Traffic Management Registration Scheme (TMRS), all registered traffic management companies are expected to maintain a professional image, take responsibility for their services, be accountable for their signage, and proactively respond to complaints about their operations.

In 2022, concerns were raised with TMR about a proliferation of unmarked traffic control vehicles and traffic control signs, that were commonly being left out after roadworks had ended. 

TMR was asked to clarify the requirement that traffic control company identification be displayed on the sides of traffic control vehicles and on the back of temporary traffic management signs. It was suggested that signage on the sides of vehicles should be large enough to be clearly visible to passing motorists.

In October and November 2022, state-wide industry consultation occurred with traffic control companies to gauge the level of support and the practical impacts of the proposal. The industry response was positive, with widespread support amongst registered traffic control companies.

It was broadly agreed that clarification about scheme expectations be communicated to all registered traffic control companies and be clearly articulated on the TMRS Application Form.

Accordingly, from 31 July 2023, Section 4 of the TMRS Application Form will include the following information about these expectations:

Traffic management companies must take responsibility for their traffic control operations and signage at roadwork sites. It is a scheme expectation that:

Clarification of submission timeframes for TMRS Renewal

TMR has also taken this opportunity to clarify timeframes for the submission of the TMRS Application Form for companies wishing to renew their registration.

A note has been added to the top of the TMRS Application Form to clarify that all renewal applications must be submitted to TMR with sufficient processing lead times in advance of the company registration expiration.

Companies should consider the complexity of their applications and ensure that they are submitted to TMR in a suitable timeframe to allow time to review and process the Application Form and supporting documents in advance of the expiry date. This will provide traffic control companies with registration continuity, which will minimise disruption to undertaking traffic management duties.

During a recent State division meeting in Sydney, the TMAA team had the pleasure of visiting D&D Group - Traffic Management. We were warmly received by Tynan Diaz, TMAA's NSW Board Member and NSW Vice Chair, who also serves as D&D's COO, along with Nathan Mitchell , General Manager at D&D Group. They provided us with a tour of their Girraween site.

We would like to thank Tynan and Nathan for hosting us, and the entire D&D team for their hospitality. We look forward to our continued partnership with D&D in the years to come.