Accredited to National Highway Sector Schemes 12A/B and 12D, the ERH in-house traffic management team delivers everything from AutoCAD design for client approval to full traffic management implementation across the full strategic road network.
Traffic signal control is essential for reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. One effective method is fixed-time signal coordination, where traffic signals follow a pre-set schedule to optimize flow along major corridors. Additionally, lane management strategies, such as implementing reversible lanes, dedicated turning lanes, or adding/removing lanes, play a crucial role in enhancing traffic efficiency. By employing these techniques, urban areas can significantly alleviate congestion and ensure smoother vehicular movement.
Effective traffic management relies on clear and visible road signs, pavement markings, and lane demarcations to guide drivers safely. Additionally, building infrastructure such as sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian bridges, bike lanes, and bike boxes is essential for protecting non-motorized road users. Furthermore, designing roads with features that naturally encourage lower speeds, such as curves, roundabouts, and narrow lanes, contributes to overall safety and efficient traffic flow. By integrating these elements, urban planners can create safer and more navigable transportation systems for all users.
Providing real-time information about traffic conditions, road closures, and detours through signs, apps, and websites is crucial for effective traffic management. Additionally, maintaining proactive communication with media outlets to disseminate traffic-related updates, safety messages, and information about ongoing projects or initiatives ensures that the public stays informed and can plan their travels accordingly. Combining these strategies helps enhance overall traffic flow and safety by keeping road users well-informed and prepared.
Geometric design is crucial in creating roadways, intersections, and interchanges that accommodate vehicle capacity, turning movements, pedestrian crossings, and safety. Alongside this, developing and implementing signal timing plans based on traffic volumes, peak periods, and intersection geometries is essential for maximizing traffic flow and minimizing delays. By integrating these considerations, urban planners can enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation infrastructure.
The teams support our day-to-day highway activities and undertake contracts working directly for Local Authorities, major contractors, consultants, and Trunk Road Agents. Our traffic management design teams work collaboratively with clients to ensure works are programmed to meet their needs; maximizing safety and available working space, while minimizing disruption to road users. This is delivered by our traffic management planning and consulting service, who assist clients using their extensive experience; from conception to tender stage, through the contract and completion.
We have several highly experienced, directly employed, Traffic Safety and Control Officers who support our traffic management operations. We have also invested in specially adapted traffic management vehicles, ensuring our crews have the latest equipment to undertake this type of work, and an in-house AutoCAD facility enabling us to successfully and safely deliver National Highway Sector Scheme 12A/B installations.
Our focus on continuously refining our processes, teams, and technology ensures top-tier service. We’re dedicated to placing the right people in the right roles. With a strong database, we accurately assess candidates’ skills and experience, avoiding mismatches that could lead to errors. Our wide candidate pool allows us to quickly fill workforce gaps and keep your projects moving.