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CiviEase helps prepare traffic assessment support for resource consent and subdivision projects where council needs information about traffic generation, parking, access, loading, vehicle crossings, pedestrians, cyclists or road safety.
When council may ask for traffic information
Council may ask for traffic information when a project changes trip generation, access, parking demand, loading, servicing, pedestrian movement, cyclist safety, vehicle crossings or road corridor activity.
Traffic generation
Traffic generation considers how many vehicle movements the activity may create and whether the surrounding road environment can practically support them.
Parking and loading
Parking and loading matters can involve layout, manoeuvring, servicing, accessible parking, waste collection, visitor spaces and whether the proposal creates avoidable conflict.
Vehicle access and crossings
Access and crossing issues can involve driveway location, width, sight distance, gradients, kerb, footpath, berm and road controlling authority requirements.
Pedestrian and cyclist impacts
Council may need to understand how the proposal affects footpaths, crossings, cyclist routes, visibility, safety and temporary movement around the site.
Construction traffic and TMP links
Traffic assessment work before consent can also reveal later CAR, TMP, temporary traffic management and site access requirements before work starts.
What to send us
Send the site address, plans, proposed activity, council questions, photos, parking/access layout, expected vehicle movements and any subdivision or construction staging details.
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Questions people ask
Why did council ask for a traffic assessment?
Council may need more information about traffic generation, access, parking, loading, pedestrians, cyclists, vehicle crossings or road safety before assessing effects.
Is a traffic assessment only for large developments?
No. Smaller projects can still raise traffic, parking, access or vehicle crossing questions depending on the site and activity.
Can traffic assessment link to TMP or CAR later?
Yes. Traffic and access matters can reveal post-consent requirements such as CAR, TMPs or temporary traffic management before site works begin.