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        • Regional Land Transport Demand models recoded – Research note recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
          09/08/2024

           

          NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi recently published a research note that explains how the National and Regional Land Transport Demand models have been recoded to be more user-friendly.

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        • Zero-emission bus economics study – Research report recently published by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
          10/05/2024

           

          This research developed an Excel model – ‘the ZEB Cost Model’ – that allows users to evaluate the different options for replacing existing diesel buses with zero-emission buses (ZEB). The model is designed to help public transport authorities and NZTA weigh the costs and benefits of the different technologies available for bus decarbonisation, so they can make informed investment decisions.

           

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        • Follow up on the April RCA Forum – Setting Ourselves Up For Success
          03/05/2024

           

          We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout of RCA members at the RCA Forum Setting Ourselves Up For Success on 23 April. Speaker presentations and the Forum photo gallery are now available to view.

           

          We thank everyone who has given us feedback on the Forum. If you haven’t yet given feedback, we ask that you please take no more than five minutes to do this now. Your feedback is vital because it supports our own cycle of continuous improvement!

           

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        • Sign up to give feedback on new ITS standards and specifications documents 
          08/04/2024

           

          New intelligent transport system (ITS) standard and specification documents are coming out soon for consultation, and we’ll seek feedback to help make sure the documents are fit for purpose. If your mahi involves the planning, procurement and renewals for the national transport network, then these documents are intended to support you and we’d like your feedback on them before they’re finalised.

           

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        • Setting Ourselves Up For Success
          15/03/2024

           

          We’re excited to confirm that the next RCA forum “Setting Ourselves Up For Success” will be held in person on 23 April 2024, at Brentwood Hotel, 16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie. Registration opens 8:30am;  forum opens 9:00am and closes 5:00pm. Tickets are limited and only available until 12 noon on 15 April, so secure yours today.

           

          Topline summary: There are many challenges facing the transport sector, from cost increases to weather impacts. We need to focus on delivering more for our communities through efficiently and effectively building transport links and managing our networks. Join us at the RCA Forum to learn more about the GPS 2024-27 and hear from:

          • The Minister of Transport, Hon Simeon Brown
          • Chief Executive, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Nicole Rosie
          • Leaders who are responding to the challenges facing the sector
          • Other industries we partner with, such as Kāinga Ora.
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        • SAVE THE DATE
          04/03/2024

           

          Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown – Setting Ourselves Up For Success

          Road Controlling Authorities Forum event – Tuesday 23 April 2024, 9:00-5:00pm in Wellington

           

          This is your chance to hear from the Minister of Transport Hon Simeon Brown on the Government’s land transport investment priorities. This forum will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you have for the Minister and other RCA related topics. A detailed agenda, including other exciting speakers, and registration to the forum to follow. Save the date and don’t miss out.

           

           

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        RCA Forums enable members to exchange information and provide updates on sector working group activities, proposed legislation, new standards and guidelines, highway and procurement strategies and other issues relevant to road controlling authorities and the other member organisations. A full index of forum resources is here.

        Working Groups

        RCA Forum Working Groups

        The RCA Forum establishes specialised working groups to resolve issues that require a coordinated approach from the sector. These working groups continue as long as the issues require attention. After a working group closes, its records and documents continue to be available here on this site. The full list of resources for each working group includes references, past research, and coroner’s recommendations.

        About us

        The Road Controlling Authorities Forum (New Zealand) Incorporated (RCAF or RCA Forum) is a closed, non-political incorporated society of road asset managers and roading professionals from all territorial local authorities (except the Chatham Islands Council), the Department of Conservation and the New Zealand Transport Agency.