Resources

Transport infrastructure and network planning must now consider oil shocks and future demand growth for more energy efficient transport modes.

The aim of this study, carried out in 2003, is to provide information to improve the design of pedestrian-vehicle spaces used on New Zealand roads, so that pedestrian-vehicle conflicts are reduced.

This study was undertaken to update the National Roads Board Economic Appraisal Manual (1986), which was superceded by Transit New Zealand's Project Evaluation Manual (1991).

Research was undertaken during 2004/05 to determine the effect of short approach through-lanes and downstream merges on lane use at signalised intersections, and to find ways of improving use.

Roughness indices are used to monitor road condition and prioritise maintenance and rehabilitation programs. The most commonly used measure in New Zealand is NAASRA roughness which is based on the dynamic response of a normal passenger car.

The success of the recently introduced congestion-charging scheme in London has raised urban congestion charging to the fore of the transport policy debate.

Between 2002–2004 a four-part research programme was undertaken to identify hazards to cyclists from features of the road network that are designed to benefit motorists.

A research project was undertaken in 2001–2003 to investigate the application of employer travel plans in New Zealand.

The Highway Permits computer program stores overload capacity data for all state highway bridges, and some local authority bridges, together with a description of the highway network.

The purpose of this project was to review the use overseas of environmental monitoring and forecasting systems as a component of wider-integrated ITS facilities, in particular those linked to transport and traffic management, and to consider their po…