Resources

Cycle counting in New Zealand

Published: February 2008 | Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Walkers & cyclists

The report is a summary of a literature review of traffic-counting technology able to detect and monitor cycle traffic on a continuous basis and an internet-based survey of road controlling authorities (RCAs) and regional councils about their experience and interest in counting cycle traffic, either manually or automatically.

New Zealand walking and cycling strategy stocktake

Published: October 2008 | Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Local & regional government, Walkers & cyclists

A study of the walking and cycling strategies held by local and regional councils.

Continuous cycle counting trial

Published: January 2009 | Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Walkers & cyclists

This document contains information about a trial of two types of inductive loop cycle counting equipment.

Pedestrian planning and design guide

Published: October 2009 | Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road traffic engineers & consultants, Walkers & cyclists

The Pedestrian planning and design guide is New Zealand's comprehensive official guide to planning and design for walking. It sets out ways to improve New Zealand’s walking environment.

The Pedestrian Experience literature review

Published: February 2019 | Category: Walking & cycling , Guidance for specialists , Research & reports | Audience: Local & regional government

The question of pedestrian experience is an important one, as it can help to shape the streets in a way that will encourage more people to enjoy them as pedestrians.

Specification for design, construction and maintenance of cycling and shared path facilities

Published: 07 January 2019 | Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists , Specifications

This specification details the NZ Transport Agency’s requirements for the design, construction and maintenance of cycling and shared path facilities on the state highway network. This specification does not currently apply to footpaths but work is underway to better understand the design, construction and maintenance requirements for footpaths.