Transport network optimisation think-piece

Objective

Research and prepare a "think-piece on how to get the best use of New Zealand's road transport network

Client

NZ Transport Agency

Location

New Zealand-wide; Christchurch-based project

Deliverable

"Think-piece" report

Timeframe

Project Status

Completed July 2008 - available on NZTA website

Background

ViaStrada undertook research both domestically and overseas to produce a major discussion document for the New Zealand Transport Agency.

The "think-piece" looks at ways of optimising New Zealand's road transport network. Seven themes are explored through a literature review, five overseas case studies and 30 New Zealand "best-practice" examples.  The themes are:

  1. Land Use and Transport Planning Integration
  2. Attitudinal and Behavioural Measures
  3. Optimising Traffic Operations
  4. Public Transport
  5. Walking and Cycling
  6. Freight
  7. Pricing and Charging Measures  

The full report is no longer available from the NZTA website, but can be downloaded from the ViaStrada website, and a summary can be found on the publications area of the ViaStrada website. 

 

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