Some examples of how the NZ Transport Agency is delivering on the government’s strategic priorities and objectives for land transport are outlined below.
The Visiting Drivers Project is one example of the Transport Agency, its road safety partners and the tourism industry working together. The focus of the project is on improving road safety for visiting drivers, while maintaining our reputation as an attractive and safe tourist destination.
In September 2013 a large landslip closed State Highway 6 on the West Coast between Haast and Makarora.
The Christchurch Transport Operations Centre (TOC) was the single point of contact for transport operations for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches in the city.
Fur seals sometimes find the road a pleasant place to lie to soak up the sun, but this can be particularly hazardous for both the mammals and road users. Around Kaikoura, where there is a large New Zealand
Ecology is a major consideration on the $630 million Kapiti Expressway MacKays to Peka Peka project north of Wellington.
The Transport Agency, along with Auckland Transport and regional councils, invests in public transport services and infrastructure across New Zealand.
On 20-21 June 2013 a severe storm hit Wellington, causing significant damage and disruption to the region’s transport network. The immediate impacts of the storm included ferry cancellations, road closures (due to debris and storm surge), airport and rail line closures and disruption to bus services.
Prior to the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes the township of Lyttelton and Lyttelton Port (the largest port in the South Island) were serviced primarily by the Lyttelton Tunnel. Sumner Road provided the designated regional lifeline route and was used for the movement of hazardous goods and overweight and over-sized vehicles between Christchurch and Lyttelton.
A feature of this NLTP is the burgeoning interest from road controlling authorities in replacing inefficient road lighting with LED lighting. Urban areas, in particular, will benefit from lower electricity and maintenance costs.
