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Research Report 600 Safety and efficiency at intersections

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research & reports

This report considers evidence on safety and efficiency at intersections, using New Zealand data and international research, and outlines a systematic approach for evaluating the safety and efficiency benefits at intersections, as part of the project…

Research Report 610 The assessment of the effects of small-scale development proposals on the transport network

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research & reports | Audiences: Land developers, Local & regional government

The national integrated transport assessment guidelines used by practitioners in New Zealand only provide guidance for the assessment of significant sized developments, setting out the approach to be taken with varying assessment levels relative to s…

Research Report 257 Reducing conflict through improved design of pedestrian-vehicle spaces

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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.

Research Report 023 The reliability of capital cost estimates

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

This study was undertaken to update the National Roads Board Economic Appraisal Manual (1986), which was superceded by Transit New Zealand's Project Evaluation Manual (1991).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 Report 297 Through lane utilisation at traffic signals

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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.

Research Report 029 Road profile characterisation

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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.

Research Report 286 Investigation of implementation issues for congestion charging

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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

Research Report 273 Balancing the needs of cyclists and motorists

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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.

Research Report 262 Employer travel plans in New Zealand

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Category: Integrated land use and transport systems , Research programme , Research & reports | Audience: General

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