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Public transport design guidance

This is draft guidance for designing high-quality, people-focused public transport throughout New Zealand. 
We welcome your feedback.

Bus dimensions for design

Critical dimensions and performance characteristics of buses which typically operate in New Zealand.

Corridor clearance

Clearance requirements to support safe public transport operation in our transport corridors.

Bus layover and driver facilities

Guidance related to planning, design, implementation and monitoring for bus layovers and driver facilities.

Getting to and from public transport

First and last mile connections are critical to a viable and enjoyable public transport journey experience.

Bus stop design

Coming soon

Public transport priority and optimisation

Coming soon

Battery electric bus charging infrastructure

Coming soon

Public transport interchanges

Coming soon

Glossary

A list of terms and their definitions used in the New Zealand Public Transport Design Guidance (PTDG).

Traffic and travel information
Driver licences
Vehicles
Roads and rail
Commercial driving
Safety
Walking, cycling and public transport
Planning and investment