Alternative fatigue management scheme
Published: Jul 2010An alternative fatigue management scheme (AFMS) is a risk management scheme that, once approved by the NZ Transport Agency, allows commercial operators greater flexibility in their operations.
In an AFMS each operator develops systems and processes that manage work and rest time limits for their drivers whilst ensuring that fatigue is proactively managed.
The...
Austroads guide to stabilisation in roadworks - AP-60/98: 1998 (cover note)
Published: Feb 2000A guideline to good practice for road stabilisation.
Austroads Road Engineering Guides 2009
Published: 01 Jul 2009The NZTA will be formally integrating the New Guides into their business from the 1st August 2010.
Austroads launched a new series of road engineering guides on 1 July 2009. They replace the now withdrawn 'Austroads Guide to ...
Bridge and other structures inspection policy
Published: 2009This policy document sets out the requirements for the inspection of bridges and other structures on the State Highway network.
Bridge data system (BDS) structural guide
Published: Oct 2009The BDS is used for maintaining up-to-date structural information for all structures on the state highway network that are sensitive to overweight vehicle loads, and is used by OPermit to assist with the evaluation of overweight permit applications for travel on the State Highway network.
Bridge inspection and maintenance manual
Published: Jul 2001Guidelines for best practice bridge inspection and maintenance. It includes techniques, procedures and current technology and supersedes the previous (1991) edition.
Bridge manual
Published: Jun 2003This manual is to foster best practice and establish guidelines for the design and evaluation of bridges carrying road and/or pedestrian traffic. Bridge technology is an area of ongoing research and refinement and the manual is reviewed from time to time to incorporate important corrections and/or amendments.
The Bridge Manual was first issued in May 1994 was amended four...
Chipsealing in New Zealand
Published: 2005Chipsealing in New Zealand is a distillation of information from at least 80 years experience in New Zealand, compiled by chipsealing experts from throughout New Zealand. Many years of experience based on research and backed up by references have contributed to this book.
In New Zealand extremes of climate and landscape impose many constraints on road surface performance and...
Code of practice for temporary traffic management (COPTTM)
Published: Nov 2004The standard reference for all temporary traffic management on state highways and local roads. It includes levels of temporary traffic management, signs and forms used, and a series of sample traffic management plans. This Code will be updated by January 2011 and will be Part 8 of the Traffic control devices manual (TCD Manual).
Competitive pricing procedures manual - volume 1: Physical works and professional services
Published: 1991Volume 1 of the Competitive pricing procedures (CPP) manual is being replaced by the Procurement manual for activities funded through the National Land Transport Programme published in July 2009.
To learn about the new Procurement manual and the process underway to transition all approved organisations to the new procurement...
Volume 2 of the Competitive pricing procedures (CPP) manual is being replaced by the Procurement manual for activities funded through the National Land Transport Programme published in July 2009.
To learn about the new Procurement manual and the process underway to transition all approved organisations to the new procurement...
Contract procedures manual (HNO)
Published: Dec 2009NZTA's Highways and Network Operations (HNO) internal administrative procedures for the procurement of services. This is a three-part document, with appendices:
Part 1: Contracts for Professional Services - Procedural Requirements
Part 2: Contracts for Physical Works - Procedural Requirements
Part 3: Procurement of Services and Purchasing Procedures.
Cost estimation manual
Published: Aug 2007A manual for use by consultants when preparing cost estimates. It contains all Transit's procedures and guidelines for producing, reviewing or submitting estimates for capital projects.
The Elemental Costing Database noted in Appendix F of SM014 is a cost breakdown of earthworks, drainage, pavement, etc from completed projects, which is updated as more projects are completed.
Economic evaluation manual - volume 1
Published: 01 Jan 2010The NZTA's Economic evaluation manual - volume 1 (EEM1) is the industry's standard for the economic evaluation of transport activities and is used by approved organisations for economic evaluation and the preparation of funding applications to the NZTA. The EEM1 sets out procedures and values to be used for the calculation of benefits such as savings in travel time, increased trip...
Economic evaluation manual - volume 2
Published: 01 Jan 2010The Economic evaluation manual - volume 2 (EEM2) contains procedures and guidance for the calculation of benefits for transport demand management proposals. The EEM2 covers freight and passenger transport services and the broader spectrum of transport demand management type projects including tolling and travel behaviour change, as well as walking and cycling.
Economic evaluation manual software - part 1
Published: Jul 2010EEM software part 1 2010 corresponds to the contents of the NZTA’s Economic evaluation manual - volume 1, first edition, amendment 0 (EEM1) and the Economic evaluation manual - volume 2, first edition, amendment 0 (EEM2).
Economic evaluation manual software - part 2
Published: 2005EEM software contains full procedures calculations for travel times and vehicle operating costs. The travel time values correspond to EEM1 amendment 2.
Environmental policy manual
Published: 01 Dec 2005The Environmental Policy Manual houses the Environmental Plan and links to information on environmental and social impacts; such as noise, storm water and climate change as well as methods used to mitigate impacts like urban design.
NZTA’s strong commitment to achieving quality environmental and community outcomes is reflected in the publication and implementation of our...
This guide is intended to provide a basis for sampling and testing stabilised materials during construction of a road pavement. It is applicable to: fine grained as well as granular soils, a range of different stabilisers including lime, cement and bitumen, and materials stabilised to different levels from modified to heavily bound.
Guidelines for developing and implementing a safety management system for road controlling authorities
Published: Nov 2005A manual for the development and implementation of a safety management system by a road controlling authority.
