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Emergency Works: What You Can (and Can’t) Do Under AGTTM
Introduction When the road collapses, a water main bursts, or powerlines fall — you don’t have time for red tape. But even in...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Static vs Mobile vs STLI: Choosing the Right Method for Temporary Traffic Management
Introduction Choosing the right TTM method isn’t just about preference — it’s about matching method to risk . AGTTM defines three core...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Traffic Guidance Schemes: Generic vs Site-Specific under AGTTM
Introduction A Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) is the visual translation of your traffic management plan. But not all TGSs are created...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Temporary Speed Limits in TTM: When, Where, and How to Apply Them
Introduction Temporary speed limits are a critical safety measure — but they're also one of the most misunderstood elements in traffic...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Vulnerable Road Users: A Priority, Not an Afterthought in TTM
Introduction Too often, pedestrians and cyclists are an afterthought in worksite planning. Under the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Sample Layouts in AGTTM: How to Use Them (Properly) in Your TMP
Introduction Sample layouts in AGTTM Part 9 are among the most referenced and most misused tools in temporary traffic planning. They’re...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Risk Control in TMPs: How to Apply the Hierarchy of Control Under AGTTM
Introduction A TMP is a risk management document first, and a layout second. The Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM)...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Barrier Systems in TTM: How to Design, Justify, and Apply Them Under AGTTM
Introduction Temporary barrier systems are a key component of safe traffic management. But under AGTTM, barriers must be more than an...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Portable Traffic Signals: When, Why, and How to Use Them Under AGTTM
Introduction Portable traffic signals are a valuable tool in Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) — often safer and more consistent than...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Taper Lengths in TTM: The AGTTM Shift from Old Standards
Introduction Tapers guide drivers through safe path transitions in and around work zones. Under AGTTM, taper design is not arbitrary —...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Queue Lengths in TTM: Predicting, Monitoring, and Managing End-of-Queue Hazards
Introduction In roadwork zones, queue lengths are more than an inconvenience – they’re a leading cause of high-speed crashes....

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Traffic Controllers: Appropriate Use, Risk Justification, and Safe Deployment
Introduction Traffic Controllers (TCs) are one of the most visible and high-risk elements of any worksite. But under AGTTM, they are not...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Short-Term Low-Impact Worksites: Clarifying Use Under AGTTM
Introduction Short-Term Low-Impact (STLI) worksites are among the most misused classifications in Temporary Traffic Management (TTM)....

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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TMP Risk Assessments: Scope, Requirements, and Practical Guidance
Introduction Under the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM), risk assessments are no longer optional – they are the...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Risk-Based Temporary Traffic Management: How AGTTM Changes the Game
Introduction Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) has long relied on standard templates and generic setups. But under the Austroads Guide...

Adam Gardiner
May 272 min read
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Let's Get Lit! The Illuminating Benefits of Getting Lit on Roadwork Sites
Last week I was lucky enough to attend the annual Traffic Management Associations conference on the Gold Coast. It was a great...

Adam Gardiner
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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Ender 3 Pro Customising and Compiling Marlin Firmware
How to update and customise your Ender 3 pro with Marlin tweaks. Full instructions and step by step.
Michael Mellor
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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Allowing app installs from Unknown Sources in Android
As part of the Android Operating system, there is a restriction that blocks installing applications outside the Google Play Store. If...

Adam Gardiner
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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The Search For a Better Wheel Design?
Since it was invented, there have been countless iterations but ultimately it remains largely the same. The search for 'better' doesn't...

Adam Gardiner
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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10 tricks for good product design
New product design is a lot like art. Creativity and vision come together to produce something new, attractive, and bold. But product...

Adam Gardiner
Jun 25, 20215 min read
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