Traffic Management Act

Traffic Management Act (TMA) is a source of much confusion and debate, the principal challenge being that existing data, systems and processes will not meet the new requirements to co-ordinate maintenance of buried assets. Better collaboration is needed between all parties concerned, which should in turn improve street works planning and execution. Spatial data and Geographic Information Systems will play a core role in TMA compliance.

GDC is working closely with its Utilities and Highways customers to deliver GIS-based capabilities to meet the more stringent requirements, particularly with regard to:

Address Management

• Automated tools for cleansing & rationalising address databases
• Gazetteer Web Services  to link multiple address databases for cross platform analysis
• Address architecture services to optimise the way address information is maintained and distributed

 Spatial Data Management

• Utilise GeoStore as a data hub for all spatial information
• Centralised repository for streetworks  information
• XML & GML data exchange tools
• MasterMap loading and updates

 Web-based data access

• PlanWeb provides Highways Engineers and Asset Managers with cost effective tools for querying and visualising their network
• PlanAccess provides internet access for the public to query network congestion, speed GeoReveal provides a visualisation dashboard for Traffic Managers and Operational Staff to monitor network performance in realtime