Traffic management is the strategic planning, control, and organization of vehicle and pedestrian movement to ensure safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption within transportation networks. It plays a critical role in both everyday road use and during construction, maintenance, or special events where normal traffic flow may be interrupted.

At its core, traffic management focuses on three key objectives: safety, mobility, and efficiency. By implementing proper traffic management systems, authorities and contractors can protect road users, workers, and the general public while reducing delays and preventing accidents.