In New Zealand, 34% of people rely on public transport each year. The efficiency of public transport is therefore of paramount importance – which is why traffic management services are a necessity! Many people don’t know about traffic management solutions, or that they even exist. Indeed, the best traffic management solutions are carried out behind the scenes, seamlessly eliminating congestion and allowing traffic to flow with ease.
Nevertheless, traffic management does have a very noticeable impact on the efficiency of public transport. Discover more about its impact, below.
One of the most important impacts of traffic management is reduced congestion! Less congestion equates to a quicker service for public transport. In bustling cities like Auckland and Wellington, congestion during peak hours significantly delays public buses and trains. Certain measures like creating dedicated bus lanes or leveraging congestion charges – which are all aspects of traffic management – massively alleviate these issues. By giving priority on the roads to public transport vehicles, these traffic management strategies ensure that all of New Zealand’s buses and trains operate more efficiently, to the ultimate benefit of commuters.
Reliability and efficiency are two qualities that go hand-in-hand. Without establishing a reliable, regular service, public transport cannot be efficient! It directly influences the satisfaction of commuters, and how many people choose to use public transport. The more commuters that use buses and trains, the less private vehicles on the road there will be, and the more efficient public transport will become – simply because of the lack of road congestion! To boost reliability, traffic management measures such as adaptive traffic signals and even on-site monitoring with traffic personnel, have proven effective.
Outside of efficiency – although, again, the two qualities are linked – traffic management also massively impacts the safety of public transportation systems. The implementation of pedestrian crossings, speed limits near bus stops, and clear signage significantly reduces the number of road accidents involving public transport vehicles. A safer environment for passengers and drivers contributes to smoother operations and fewer disruptions to the transportation service, which ultimately improves its efficiency in the long-term.
To enquire about traffic management in Hamilton, delivered by qualified traffic engineering consultants, contact ISAV Design LTD at your earliest convenience. Our services streamline traffic, eliminate congestion and focus on pedestrian safety to streamline public transport use and boost efficiency.
