Transit Trends
Short, numbers-first pieces on transport, cities and infrastructure by Andrew Collings, KA Advisory.
The 8:40 problem and why I hate school drop off
For those who know me, you will know we have four children - three adult one 15 year old at home and at school. Almost feel like empty nesters...except we still do the occasional school drop off. Today was the first day of Term 4.
Here in New Zealand we have just changed four road rules - I actually thought one was already the law!!!
On 1 October, four road rules changed in New Zealand. There wasn't too much flair just legislative changes were made based on feedback and research - probably a good thing!
700 Fewer Deaths a Year. What Barcelona's Superblocks Mean for How We Plan Streets in New Zealand
With a cyclone over New Zealand over the weekend we had a bit of time to think about transport planning and network resilience.
Getting People Moving: How Smarter Transport Can De‑risk Sport’s Invisible Economic Threat
Over the last few years, I’ve worked across two worlds: transport planning and sports governance. In both, I’ve seen the same pattern. When everyday movement drops, the costs compound. Sport isn’t just stadiums and scoreboards.
SEA Games -Why Last-Mile Connectivity Matters
I will be travelling to Thailand this December for the Southeast Asian Games. While the role is sport governance, I can’t help but keep my transport planner hat on. Major events like this are a fascinating for urban mobility planners!
Mobility-as-a-Service: Connecting the World, One App at a Time
Fun fact for today. The term Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) was first coined in 2014 in Finland by the wonderful Sampo Heikkila.
Turning on Red in Beijing: A Crosswalk Culture Shock
After spending a week in Beijing for sport, and now back in New Zealand, I realized what a shock cars travelling through pedestrian crossings was - even when the pedestrian signal was green and the traffic light was red.
Connecting cycling and public transport to create a greener network and growing ridership
We were recently looking at cycling infrastructure in the Middle East, and it got us thinking about how creating a green network, where cycling isn't a standalone mode, is key to success.
Dynamic Lanes in New Zealand: A Smarter Way to Sweat the Asset?
New Zealand, as many other developed and developing countries around the world are, is struggling with congestion, constrained corridors and limited available funds.
Freight Network Planning for Heavy Vehicles in New Zealand: Insights and Lessons Learned
New Zealand’s freight network has an important role to play in the country's economy, with over 93% of freight by weight is moved by road.
Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investment: Tripling by 2035 and what this means for the consulting industry
The very intelligent people at the Asian Transport Observatory (ATO) project that annual transport infrastructure investment in the Asia-Pacific will triple between 2020 and 2035. Yay!
What is an AI-Driven Battery Management System? And how can it benefit bus operations?
We were on a Teams call last week for a Middle East project and saw a quick presentation on an AI-Driven Battery Management System. It definitely sparked our interest!
Regulating E-Scooters: How are countries doing this?
Walking to work last week, I had an older gentleman (maybe in his late 60s) on an e-scooter hit my shoulder as he went past.
EV Buses: Are there any weight related impacts to the road network?
While EV Buses have a range of environmental and operational benefits, their heavier weight, when compared to internal combustion engine buses (eg diesels), does create some challenges for road infrastructure and maintenance.
A bus connection to Linton Army Base? Is it needed
Just a short article this week, as I am spending time with family and working from Palmerston North.
Mexico City: Muévete en Bici
Note: This week we have a guest article from our friend and fellow Transport Planner, Richard Hart. Richard is currently based in Mexico and has written several articles on transport planning.
Safety Concerns and Trends of E Scooter usage
With the exponential growth of the e-scooter market, safety issues are becoming an increasing concern and consideration.
If you want a beer, get it yourself...from a Circle K in Bali!
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted" Fourteen months ago, we had the pleasure of a 10 day trip to Bali, Indonesia.
Tips for developing appropriate Investment Objectives for Transport Business cases
“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions” Albert Einstein How to develop appropriate Investment Objectives for Transport Business Cases While the Waka...