Traffic management is necessary for multiple reasons. It ranges from blocking a road or lane during road works, construction works, public events, and moving heavy machinery. Traffic management can be needed for more than a day or year for fulfilling your simple or complex project needs.

Capital Traffic Management Solutions have an experienced staff with scopes ranging from small-scale operations to huge P3 projects. CTMS team is aware of the importance of traffic management and offers an array of services including traffic management solutions, protection & control plans, lane closures, sign installations, etc. to customers in Ontario. 

Traffic management firms specialize in their field and this can offer you peace of mind. Nevertheless, make sure to choose a reliable traffic management company.

Tips to choose a reliable traffic management company

• Read online reviews – Never sign a traffic management firm without doing some research. Read reviews from their past clients on the internet. The interaction helps to gain a better understanding of the service level they offer. 

• Get referrals – Highway agencies are the ones who have worked very closely with a traffic management firm. Referrals from highway agencies can help you easily narrow your search.

• Training – The majority of Canadian jurisdictions need traffic management professionals to have training and certification. A good traffic management company ensures that the staffs they hire are trained to adhere to the occupational health & safety laws.

• Check their website – Check if the traffic management team presents themselves on the worksite. Do they wear complete PPE [Personal protective equipment], do they greet drivers and pedestrians respectfully, and will they represent your company in the best way? 

• Schedule a consultation – Schedule a consultation with a potential traffic Management Company. It is better to discuss face to face the needs of your project requirements to avoid misunderstandings. Some construction tasks or events need specific manpower and equipment. Find out if the professionals are capable to fulfill your requirement to prevent unanticipated problems arising on Jobsite.

• What kind of equipment do they use? – Traffic management equipment helps to avoid collisions as well as backups around large events and construction sites. Barricades, crash attenuators, traffic paddles, arrow & message boards, drums cones, and delineators are some of the necessary equipment that a traffic management firm needs. Find out the status of their equipment because you don’t want worn-out ones that break down during the task. 

The responsibility of the traffic management team is to protect the workers and pedestrians while controlling the traffic flow. So, ensure to hire a reliable traffic management firm in Ontario!