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Research Report 297 Through lane utilisation at traffic signals

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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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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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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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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 407 Evidential-based guidelines for temporary speed limits

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A study was conducted to examine whether the New Zealand Code of practice for temporary traffic management guidelines for the implementation of temporary speed limits (TSL) result in driver speeds that match safe travelling speeds.

Research Report 023 The reliability of capital cost estimates

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This study was undertaken to update the National Roads Board Economic Appraisal Manual (1986), which was superceded by Transit New Zealand's Project Evaluation Manual (1991).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 262 Employer travel plans in New Zealand

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

Research Report 026 Highway permits programme review

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The Highway Permits computer program stores overload capacity data for all state highway bridges, and some local authority bridges, together with a description of the highway network.

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

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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 008 Urban road traffic models for economic appraisal

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Research for this project identified and developed a range of traffic analysis software suitable for New Zealand use to evaluate urban road improvement schemes.