Common Questions

A traffic control plan (TCP) is a site-specific document that shows how traffic (vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians) will be managed while work is being done on or adjacent to a road. It specifies signing, flagging, lane configurations, speed reductions, and detour routes where applicable. In BC, TCPs are built to the BC MoTT TMM (2020).

A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is a detailed drawing showing the signs, traffic control devices, lane closures, and traffic control measures required for a specific work area.

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is a broader document outlining how traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, and access will be managed throughout a project. It may include multiple TCPs, detour routes, work schedules, and traffic management strategies.

All traffic control plans comply with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit Traffic Management Manual (2020), WorkSafeBC regulations - Part 18, the BC Motor Vehicle Act, and applicable municipal bylaws, standards, and permit requirements.

Yes. If you have a previous plan, site drawings, or existing permit documents, send them along. We can revise an existing plan, update it for a new scope, or use it as reference.

Category 1, 2, or 3 is set by four factors: lanes affected, posted speed limit, duration, and staging complexity. The category is confirmed after we review your project details, not auto-generated from a form. See the pricing page for starting rates by category.

The published prices are starting prices for each category. Most straightforward projects within a category land at or near the starting price. Projects with unusual scope, very tight corridors, or multiple intersections may be quoted above it. You receive a confirmed price before any work begins.

Revisions are included until the plan is accepted by the permit office. There is no per-revision charge. If the project scope changes significantly after work has started, we discuss any price adjustment before proceeding.

The 24-hour rush surcharge is 50% on top of the standard category price. It applies when you need the plan back in one business day. Standard turnaround is 72 hours, with many Category 1 projects delivered in 1–2 business days.

Not always. Category 1 and most Category 2 plans do not require a P.Eng seal. Category 3 plans typically do. The City of Burnaby requires an engineer seal for Category 2 and 3 plans. We identify engineering review requirements during the category assessment.

A licensed professional engineer (P.Eng) reviews the plan, confirms it meets the technical standard for the site, and applies their seal and signature. This is a legal authorization: the engineer takes professional responsibility for the plan's adequacy. We coordinate the P.Eng review as part of the process; you do not need to source your own engineer.

Typically 2–5 business days on top of the plan preparation time. We sequence the work so the engineer review is ready in time for your permit submission window. Exact timing is confirmed at the quote stage.

Road use permit coordination is a separate service from plan preparation. If you need end-to-end permit support (preparation, coordination, and submission), include that in your project details when you request a quote. See the Road Use Permit Support page for more detail.

It varies by municipality. Maple Ridge and Coquitlam typically take 5–10 business days. Surrey and Vancouver take 10–15. Abbotsford requires 15 business days minimum. We flag the lead time for your municipality during the quote stage so you can plan accordingly.

Yes. BPB works province-wide. The dedicated city pages cover the municipalities where we have the most project volume, but we prepare plans for any BC municipality or for provincial roads under MoTT jurisdiction.

The TCP Gateway is the BCCSA's Traffic Control Program (TCP) management system that provides tools and information to assist with program administration. The gateway is used by students, instructors, support staff, and admin.

Students use the gateway to:

Find and register for TCP courses.

Access digital copies of their TCP Records of Completion.

Receive TCP news and support.

View their student records and update their contact information.

Provide course and program feedback.

Request replacement of lost physical TCP cards.

To register for a course:

1. Find your course in the course catalogue.

2. When you find a course of interest, click on the course to access the course details page.

3. To register for this course, follow the instructions under "Register now for this course":

• If you don't have a BCCSA account, click the "Create Account" button.
• If you do have a BCCSA account, enter your username & password, and click the "Sign In" button.

4. Once logged in, you will be provided the course registration form. Complete this online form and click the "Submit Registration Form" button.

5. Your form is sent to the course's instructor who reviews your form and contacts you to arrange payment.

Yes, you can submit a course registration on someone else's behalf. To do so, use the same steps as outlined in the question, "How do I register for a course?"

Please Note: While you may submit course registrations on another's behalf, the students themselves must verify their own accounts. To do this, ensure that you register students using each students' e-mail address. Students are required to click a verification link provided in a verification e-mail in order to login to the TCP Gateway. Without clicking on this e-mail link, the student will not be able to access the gateway. If a student does not have an e-mail address, please contact TCP support.

If you have TCP credentials issued by another WorkSafe BC approved provider you may be eligible to enroll in a BCCSA TCP Renewal course.

To be considered for eligibility, TCPs who have credentials from another provider must:

1. Have an active BCCSA TCP Gateway account.

2. Log into their Gateway account and upload a copy of their TCP certificate for review and possible approval by BCCSA.

3. Once approved the TCP may register for a BCCSA TCP Renewal Course.

Note: Review of credentials may take up to 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.

Project location (municipality, road name, cross-streets), scope of work, anticipated start date, working hours, and any known permit requirements. If you have drawings or site plans, include them. If you're not sure what to provide, send what you have and we'll ask for the rest.

Within one business day, often the same day for requests received in the morning. You'll get a confirmed category, scope, and price, not a generic acknowledgement.

Yes. Call or text 778-552-5427. WhatsApp is also available at the same number.