Abstract
A number of local area traffic management (latm) schemes in Sydney have been evaluated from operational and financial points of view, within a formal latm process. The data strongly indicate that considerable benefits can be expected in terms of reductions in crashes, speeds and volumes. Since community goals of latm are normally translated into such design objectives by professionals. It can be concluded that latm is operationally successful. Superficially latm is costly for the ratepayer, especially for intricate designs.