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Road safety charity invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey
Human Capital Management

Road safety charity invites employers to take part in fleet safety survey

Employers can benchmark fleet policies on vulnerable road users in a free, anonymous survey that closes on Monday 24 September 2018.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
National Land Transport Programme gives with one hand but takes with the other
New Zealand Government

National Land Transport Programme gives with one hand but takes with the other

Road maintenance is up, but state highway investment is down sharply, heightening fears of a future infrastructure deficit as traffic grows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Brake publishes vital guidance on monitoring driver mental attitudes
Human Capital Management

Brake publishes vital guidance on monitoring driver mental attitudes

Fleet managers are being urged to spot mental health risks earlier, as new guidance links driver attitudes with road safety and welfare.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety
BBC

Fatal collapse a timely reminder about bridge safety

Corrosion and extreme weather may have weakened the ageing Genoa motorway bridge, which collapsed and killed and injured dozens.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city
Sustainability

Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city

Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Essential guide to managing young at-work drivers released
Human Capital Management

Essential guide to managing young at-work drivers released

Employers are urged to act as new guidance outlines why 17-24-year-old staff driving for work face a higher crash risk.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition
Power / Energy

KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition

The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Jul 2018
Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology
Data Analytics

Transport industry determined to tackle road safety with technology

Safety technology is becoming a higher priority for New Zealand transport firms as the road toll rises and crashes prompt action.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018
Electric cars safe for pacemakers
Fleet Management

Electric cars safe for pacemakers

Drivers with implanted cardiac devices face no apparent risk from electric cars, which showed no electromagnetic interference in a 108-patient test.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind
Auckland Transport

Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind

Record transport spending will not ease congestion or housing shortages fast enough, according to Infrastructure New Zealand, which says funding still lags Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018
Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy
Sustainability

Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy

Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018
Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?
Smart Cities

Electric scooters and bikes to compete for city streets?

As cities tighten scooter rules, dockless electric rides are testing whether they can shift short car trips and ease congestion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Time running out to enter the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards
Supply Chain

Time running out to enter the 2018 Australasian Fleet Safety Awards

Fleet operators have just over two weeks to showcase work that cuts crashes involving at-work drivers before the June 15 deadline.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018
Effective fatigue management for drivers a must
Ministry of Transport

Effective fatigue management for drivers a must

Thousands of logbook breaches last year exposed how fatigue and paperwork mistakes can sideline drivers, cost firms, and cause deadly crashes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Hamilton and Waikato show the way with ‘warm white’ LED street lighting
Sustainability

Hamilton and Waikato show the way with ‘warm white’ LED street lighting

Residents will get softer, less intrusive lighting as the NZD $7.2 million upgrade cuts glare, boosts safety and saves power.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week
Supply Chain

Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week

Truck drivers are urging other road users to avoid blind spots and sudden braking as New Zealand marks Road Safety Week.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted
Northland

Safety improvements welcomed but more wanted

Drivers in Northland still face a busy SH1 corridor, as councils and hauliers warn the planned works fall short of rising traffic needs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018