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#15-06 Updated RTS14 guidelines
RTS 14 is the official guide that ensures that design and operation of roads and paths caters for blind and vision impaired pedestrians. It also takes into account the needs of people with impaired...
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#15-07 Launch of State highway acoustic treatment of buildings guide
Highways and Network Operations’ Environment and Urban Design team have launched the new State highway guide to acoustic treatment of buildings.Noise mitigation provided by the NZ Transport Agency is...
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#15-08 Temporary concrete barrier TCB-1
As advised on 5 March this year, the Transport Agency has developed a standard design for public domain temporary concrete road safety barriers using a ‘pin and loop’ connection. This has been done to...
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#15-09 Temporary concrete barrier TCB-1 revision 3
The standard drawing for the TCB-1 temporary concrete barrier system has been updated (now revision 3) to:clarify the distance the ‘loop’ protrudes from the barrier end face (37.5mm) which was not...
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#15-10 Guide to the management of effects on noise sensitive land use near to...
The Guide to the management of effects on noise sensitive land use near to the state highway network has gone through the consultation process and has now been published. Noise sensitive activities...
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#15-11 Launch of VDAM permitting manual (volume 1 and volume 2)
Highways and Network Operations and Access and Use have launched the new Vehicle dimension and mass permitting manual (VDAM manual). The Vehicle dimension and mass permitting manual (VDAM) outlines the...
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#15-12 Update to CoPTTM technical note
Use of portable traffic signal systems on the New Zealand State highway network is governed by the New Zealand Transport Agency’s Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (COPTTM) and systems...
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#15-13 Geotechnical testing and investigations
The NZ Transport Agency is currently participating in the preparation of an industry ground investigation specification which may be adopted in the future for NZ Transport Agency projects. In the...
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#15-14 Concrete barriers used to temporarily detain rockfall and slope debris
Further to TAN #15-08: Road Safety Hardware Update-Temporary Concrete Barrier TCB-1, this Technical Advice Note clarifies issues related to the utilisation of concrete barriers to temporarily detain...
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#15-15 Launch of State highway network outcomes contract management manual
Highways and Network Operations have launched the new State highway network outcomes contract management manual (SM034).The State highway network outcomes contract management manual (NOCMM) (SM034) is...
View ArticleState highway traffic volumes 1975–2015
Traffic data booklets and state highway traffic volumes2 011 to 2015 - 85 pages2011 to 2015 - 85 pages2011 to 2015: Appendix A - 116 pages2011 to 2015: Appendix A - 116 pages2010 to 2014 — 97 pages,...
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#16-04 Launch of the OPermit bridge structural data guide
Highways and Network Operations have launched the new OPermit bridge structural data guide.The OPermit bridge structural data guide is a new document.It provides guidance for:the development of...
View Article50MAX
50MAX is a new generation of truck that allows for safe and more efficient transport of freight goods.A new generation of truck50MAX vehicle combinations have one more axle than conventional 44-tonne...
View ArticleLand Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002
Consolidated RuleConsolidation (PDF) — 57 pagesPreface to consolidation - 7 pagesPreface to consolidation (PDF) — 5 pages, 108 KBIncorporated by referencePrincipal RuleVehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule...
View ArticleStay safe on Canterbury and West Coast roads this ANZAC weekend
Many roads north and south of Christchurch will be busy and ANZAC Day services on Monday may create the need for short-term detours in many places.In Canterbury and on the West Coast, roads should not...
View ArticleConsultations
We’re committed to a collaborative approach to transport planning, funding and development. It’s an approach that delivers integrated transport solutions that best meet the needs of New Zealanders. To...
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Operator Safety Checks for HPMV are here
On 17 August 2015 we introduced a permit safety check when processing all high productivity motor vehicle (HPMV) permit applications, 50MAX. This does not affect any pre-existing permits, only new...
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