Event management guidelines

NSW guide to traffic and transport management for special events

The NSW guide to traffic and transport management for special events (PDF, 2.41 MB) has been compiled by Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the NSW Police Force and Local Government, to outline statutory requirements and best practice recommendations.

Included in the guide:

  • safety requirements
  • definition of classes of special events
  • role of Government agencies
  • processes relating to special events
  • transport management plans
  • templates to assist with the traffic and transport planning.

Draft NSW Handbook for Activating Local Streets

The Draft NSW Handbook for Activating Local Streets (the draft Handbook) is an accompanying resource to the Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events. 

This draft Handbook is designed to encourage and enable local councils and communities across NSW to work together to deliver events on local streets. The draft Handbook includes:

  • a step-by-step guide to organising an event on a local street, simplifying complex legislation and regulations
  • tips and ideas for event organisers to streamline the planning process
  • a simplified checklist to assist with activating local streets
  • case studies showcasing successful events held on local streets.

The final Handbook is anticipated to be released in late 2025.  If you would like to provide feedback on the draft, please email: revitalisation@transport.nsw.gov.au.  

NSW guidelines for bicycle road races

TfNSW, the NSW Police Force and Cycling NSW has compiled the guidelines to outline the process for obtaining approval to conduct bicycle racing on roads and highways in NSW (PDF, 1.69 MB). This explains the minimum requirements for conducting a bicycle race.

Included in the guidelines are:

  • safety requirements
  • traffic control plans and signage
  • traffic controllers and required training
  • race planning
  • traffic management requirements.

These guidelines do not address non-competitive bicycle rides. The arrangements for these are covered in the NSW Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events (PDF, 2.41 MB).

Event management guidelines

Event Traffic and Transport Planning Templates