Chapter F13 Traffic systems and road safety

F13.4 Traffic signals

Standards

Traffic signal installations must be in accordance with the NZTA's Standards and guidelines manual.

Flashing lights for emergency services

Flashing lights at entrances involving emergency services are not eligible for funding assistance.

Programming

Programming is as follows:

• The operation, maintenance and power costs of traffic signals are eligible for funding assistance under work category 123: operational traffic management.
• Renewal of traffic signals is eligible for funding assistance under work category 222: traffic services renewals.
• Installation of new traffic signals in association with a road renewal project, up to a limit of $10,000, may be programmed in work category 231: associated improvements.
• Installation of new traffic signals or upgrading these to the current standard, in excess of the above limit, is to be programmed under either:
  • work category 341: minor improvements, or
  • work category 321: new traffic management facilities.
• All traffic signs and pavement markings necessary to bring a new facility into service are included in the project costs under:
  • work category 323: new roads and structures
  • work category 324: road reconstruction
  • work category 325: seal extension.