Managed Motorways Decoded | Insights from QLD Practice Webinar
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Time
12.00pm - 1.00pm AEST (Bris)
12.30pm - 1.30pm ACDT (Adelaide)
1.00pm - 2.00pm AEDT (Syd)
10.00am - 11.00am AWST (Perth)
Format Webinar via Zoom
About
The webinar will explore managed motorway benefits, operational objectives, elements, foundation infrastructure, provision of emergency lanes and some insights from VIC/DTP.
Key topics addressed in this webinar include:
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Managed Motorway Benefits
How managed motorways optimise traffic flow, reduce congestion and enhance incident response. -
Operational Objectives
Understanding corridor objectives and how they shape design and operational provisions. -
Managed Motorway Elements
- Network Intelligence
- Vehicle Detection (MRTS204)
- CCTV (MRTS155 and MRTS225)
- Help Phones (EP149 and IMD Advice Note 3)
- Environmental Monitoring (MRTS231 Road Weather Monitor Systems)
- Roadside Traveller Information
- Variable Message Signs (VMS) and messaging strategies
- Control Systems
- Coordinated Ramp Metering – operation of ramp signals
- Lane Use Management Systems (LUMS) – including Variable Speed Limits and field response rules
- Additional operational considerations for traffic and incident management
- Network Intelligence
- Foundation Infrastructure
- Communications Infrastructure (MRTS245 ITS Telecommunications Network)
- Power Network (TRUM Volume 4 Part 3 Electrical Design for Roadside Devices)
- Roadside ITS Cabinets (MRTS200 General Requirements for ITS Infrastructure
- Provision of an Emergency Lane
Why emergency lanes are critical for safety and operational resilience.
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Insights from VIC/DTP
Lessons learned and best practice from Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.
Registrations opening soon.
