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The objectives of this research project were to produce a comprehensive national database of information on trips and parking related to land use in New Zealand since 1990, to identify trends that have occurred since the 1970s, and to compare the New…

This report describes research in 2004 and 2005 aimed at improving the means by which the durability of bitumens manufactured or imported to New Zealand for use in chipseals is assessed and monitored.

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(Revoked: 1 February 2017)(See Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2016) The rule covers requirements for dimension and mass limits to enable vehicles, in particular, heavy truck and trailer combinations, to be operated safely on New Zea…

Recent government legislation and policy promotes an increase in walking and cycling as an alternative to the increasing demand for motor vehicle travel.

The objective of this project was to develop and test an apparatus and procedure for determining natural frequency and damping ratio for heavy vehicle suspension systems. A test has been developed that involves supporting an axle group on collapsible…

A new mix design system for porous asphalt based on maximising the effective void content, but maintaining sufficient strength through the use of polymer-modified bitumen, was developed and trialled.

This study, carried out in 2004 at the Traffic and Road Safety Research Laboratory, University of Waikato, assessed driver reactions to 16 road hazard warning signs of various formats.

The project was aimed at improving overtaking lane design through a better understanding of driver behaviour during overtaking.

The measurement of traffic volumes on an extensive nationwide network is a very large task.