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Objectives

TRAFINZ aims to pool the expertise of local authorities, to investigate and advocate for
solutions that authorities may not be able to achieve on their own. It's specific objectives
are:
  • To provide or advocate for public mobility, including the planning, provision and
    management of roads, public transport and parking.
  • To promote the safe use of roads by all citizens, though education, engineering and
    enforcement.
  • To ensure that the environmental impact of traffic movement is recognised and
    treated sensitively.
  • To ensure that the Government and its agencies are aware of the needs of local
    authorities and their communities, and are effective in meeting those needs.
What TRAFINZ is Doing
  • Represented local authorities on national working groups convened by the Land Transport Safety Authority.
  • Made submissions on new speed limit rules, on temporary speed limits at road works, on overweight containers and on the investigation and reporting of road accidents.
  • Investigated and promoted changes in driver licensing legislation, and supported the changes that are now being introduced, including the new photo driver licence.
  • Developed position papers on and promoted changes to parking fines and presented a submission to the Transport and Environment Select Committee which led to the first increase in 12 years.
  • Investigated and trialed red light camera technology in partnership with the Police.
  • Developed guidelines for the safe design of pedestrian facilities, particularly in the context of street improvement projects.
  • Promoted giving local authorities the power to enforce certain mobile traffic offences.
  • Investigated and promoted changes to the right hand rule.



 




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