Transport network optimisation

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This document has been prepared by ViaStrada Ltd for the benefit of Land Transport New Zealand.

Contents

Summary

1.   Introduction

2.   National context

3.   International directions

• 3.1   Land use and transport planning integration
• 3.2   Attitudinal and behavioural measures
• 3.3   Optimising traffic operations
• 3.4   Public transport
• 3.5   Walking and cycling
• 3.6   Freight
• 3.7   Pricing and charging measures

4.   International case studies

• 4.1   Londong, UK
• 4.2   Portland, Oregon, USA
• 4.3   Odense, Denmark
• 4.4   South East Queensland, Australia
• 4.5   Freiburg, Germany

5.   A selection of New Zealand initiatives

• 5.1   Land use and transport planning integration
• 5.2   Attitudinal and behavioural measures
• 5.3   Optimising traffic operations
• 5.4   Public transport
• 5.5   Walking and cycling
• 5.6   Freight
• 5.7   Pricing and charging measures

6.   Local and regional opportunities for action

Reference list

Acknowledgements

ViaStrada wishes to acknowledge with gratitude the assistance provided by the following groups and individuals in preparing this document:

• International panel: Tony May (University of Leeds, UK), Todd Litman (Victoria Transport Policy Institute, Canada), Russell Thompson (University of Melbourne, Australia) and Troels Andersen (Technical Traffic Solution, Denmark);
• Network Management Focus Group steering committee: Balt Gregorius, Geoff Mansell and Wayne Osmers;
• Christchurch City Council transportation staff, and staff of related transport agencies;
• External project team members: André Dantas (University of Canterbury) and Paul Roberts (Christchurch City Council); and
• Many individuals from local, regional and national government organisations who have provided information on the New Zealand examples in Section 5.

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