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Bailey bridge service

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Category: Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Road controlling authorities

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's Bailey bridges are available for commercial hire to all interested users, including private companies and individuals.

Guide to assessing road-traffic noise

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Category: Noise & vibration , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Road traffic engineers & consultants

This guide describes the processes to be used on road improvement projects for assessing and, where required, determining appropriate mitigation for road-traffic noise.

State highway construction and maintenance noise and vibration guide

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Category: Noise & vibration , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Roading contractors

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency recognises that noise and vibration associated with road construction and maintenance can be intrusive and disturbing, especially at night.

Understanding attitudes and perceptions of cycling and walking

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Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audience: General

Since 2018, Waka Kotahi has been tracking urban New Zealanders’ attitudes and perceptions towards walking and cycling, as well as their use of different modes of transport.

Accessible cycling infrastructure

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Category: Walking & cycling , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

This guidance identifies the main infrastructure-related challenges faced by disabled riders in New Zealand, along with design solutions that make cycling more accessible.

Specification for design, construction and maintenance of cycling and shared path facilities

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Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists , Specifications

This specification details Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s requirements for the design, construction and maintenance of cycling and shared path facilities on the state highway network.

Guide to using nature-based solutions in transport engineering

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Category: Environment , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Roading contractors

This document provides guidance on the integration and application of nature-based solutions (NbS) in Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency engineering practices.

Pedestrian planning and design guide

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Category: Walking & cycling , Planning, design, funding, building, maintenance of the transport network , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road traffic engineers & consultants, Walkers & cyclists

The Pedestrian planning and design guide published in 2009, was New Zealand's first comprehensive official guide to planning and design for walking.