Transport
Rugby World Cup - Transport Logistics
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Mon, 30/08/2010 - 13:20Speaker Profile
Nigel Cass has worked in sports management in both New Zealand and the UK since 1990.
Nigel joined the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2001 as Provincial Union Relationship Manager. He was also Chair of the Board of the IRB Wellington International Sevens and in 2004 he took on the role of Project Manager for the DHL NZ Lions Series and also led the bid process for Rugby World Cup 2011.
Nigel is currently General Manager, Tournament Services for Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd.
Model Communities and Integrated Planinng Toolkit
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Mon, 30/08/2010 - 13:19Abstract Remit
The NZ Transport Agency recently announced that New Plymouth and Hastings will collectively receive funding of $7.28m to become New Zealand's first walking and cycling model communities.
The purpose of this investment is to help create an environment that will make walking and cycling easy transport choices for people in New Plymouth and Hastings. Through this funding we’re also encouraging councils to integrate walking and cycling into their transport planning and other initiatives.
Successful self-explaining roads project in NZ; but what is next?
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Mon, 30/08/2010 - 12:39Abstract Remit
This paper describes the main findings of the Auckland Self-Explaining Roads (SER) project and outlines some actions and recommendations for advancing the SER concept in New Zealand.
School Travel Planning in Dunedin
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Tue, 24/08/2010 - 16:13Abstract Remit
As part of Dundin City Council's Transportation Strategy and Community Plan delivery programmes, the Council has prioritised sustainable development and transportation solutions in order to support a balanced approach to promoting social, economic and environmental well being for Dundin's existing and future generations.
Exploring Adolescent Walking Bus Graduates' Attitudes and Practices regarding Walking and Driving
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Tue, 24/08/2010 - 15:50Abstract Remit
2009 marked a decade since the introduction of walking school buses (WSBs) in Auckland. Thus, children who participated in WSBs at early-adopting schools are now adolescents. Identifying and interviewing a sample of these students presented the possiblity of exploring with them their current attitudes and practices with respect to walking and driving.
TOD not TAD - Creating Great Places for People in New Lynn
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Tue, 24/08/2010 - 15:08Abstract Remit
Increasingly, major sporting events are looking to walking as the main mode of access to venues and as a link to public transport. Good pedestrian planning can have a signficant impact on the success and public experience of a sporting event.
Understanding and Improving Pedestrian Delay at Traffic Signals
Submitted by Jenny-Kaye Potaka on Tue, 24/08/2010 - 15:06Abstract Remit
As urban growth leads to society progressively becoming more urbanised, the challenge of balancing the needs of different transport users becomes more complex. Too often, pedestrians are overlooked by a desire to move more people as fast as possible as far as possible. Once people reach central city areas and start walking, the urban environment tends to be defined by wide busy roads that can be intimidating and difficult to cross.
Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment
Submitted by cindy.carmichael on Thu, 10/06/2010 - 16:33Submission completed May 19th with 4 minutes to spare! As submission was done online no direct way to save and due to short time frame could not save a copy in word. Notes were taken during preparation of submission and can be obtained from Cindy at : livingstreets.canterbury@gmail.com
LS Wellington Submission on Land Transport Rule May 2010
Submitted by liz thomas on Mon, 31/05/2010 - 11:28About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.