Presentation Abstracts
11:20am presentations
“Impact of mandatory alcohol interlock sentencing law”
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 1
Topic: Healthy and safe people Format: Paper
Presented by:
Dylan Thomsen, Principal Communications Adviser, NZ Automobile Association
I am part of the AA's advocacy and policy team that acts as a voice for our Members' views and seeks ways that transport can be made better and safer.
Abstract:
The AA Research Foundation commissioned two reports into the first six months of data following alcohol interlocks becoming a mandatory sentence for certain drink drivers in July 2018.
The reports provide figures on what proportion of offenders who meet the criteria for an interlock were sentenced to one in court as well as how many of those sentenced to an interlock went on to the next stage in the system by applying for an interlock licence.
The research investigated whether different locations, offending type, ethnicity and gender had an impact on rates of interlock sentencing and also whether there were barriers reducing the likelihood of an offender completing the sentence as intended.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C1-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 1
Topic: Healthy and safe people Format: Paper
Presented by:
Dylan Thomsen, Principal Communications Adviser, NZ Automobile Association
I am part of the AA's advocacy and policy team that acts as a voice for our Members' views and seeks ways that transport can be made better and safer.
Abstract:
The AA Research Foundation commissioned two reports into the first six months of data following alcohol interlocks becoming a mandatory sentence for certain drink drivers in July 2018.
The reports provide figures on what proportion of offenders who meet the criteria for an interlock were sentenced to one in court as well as how many of those sentenced to an interlock went on to the next stage in the system by applying for an interlock licence.
The research investigated whether different locations, offending type, ethnicity and gender had an impact on rates of interlock sentencing and also whether there were barriers reducing the likelihood of an offender completing the sentence as intended.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C1-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
“Measuring Walking Access to Public Transport”
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 2
Topic: Inclusive access Format: Paper
Presented by:
Danielle Gatland, Transport Planner, MRCagney
I am a public transport planner and data scientist at MRCagney, where I bring together analysis and strategic objectives to tell the story of how projects might affect public spaces and travel options for people. I am motivated by the purpose of creating better places for people.
Abstract:
With the aim of improving access to the transport system, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is working towards developing national transport access measures. MRCagney worked collaboratively with NZTA to develop and implement a methodology that focused on measuring access to public transport in the major cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
The key output identified, for each city, is the proportion of the population within walking distance of frequent public transport. MRCagney created interactive maps to show the areas that do and do not have access to frequent public transport. These maps provide a range of insights, particularly into localised barriers and street geometries that reduce walking catchments for bus stops, and suburbs that do not have access to frequent public transport services at all.
The outputs for these three major cities were well received by NZTA and have been included in their reporting of national transport access measures.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C2-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 2
Topic: Inclusive access Format: Paper
Presented by:
Danielle Gatland, Transport Planner, MRCagney
I am a public transport planner and data scientist at MRCagney, where I bring together analysis and strategic objectives to tell the story of how projects might affect public spaces and travel options for people. I am motivated by the purpose of creating better places for people.
Abstract:
With the aim of improving access to the transport system, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is working towards developing national transport access measures. MRCagney worked collaboratively with NZTA to develop and implement a methodology that focused on measuring access to public transport in the major cities of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
The key output identified, for each city, is the proportion of the population within walking distance of frequent public transport. MRCagney created interactive maps to show the areas that do and do not have access to frequent public transport. These maps provide a range of insights, particularly into localised barriers and street geometries that reduce walking catchments for bus stops, and suburbs that do not have access to frequent public transport services at all.
The outputs for these three major cities were well received by NZTA and have been included in their reporting of national transport access measures.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C2-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
“Keeping it Real' - Fuel efficiency of New Zealand vehicles.”
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 4
Topic: Environmental sustainability Format: Paper
Presented by:
Jayne Metcalfe, Senior Technical Specialist, Emission Impossible Ltd
Jayne is a Director and Senior Air Quality Specialist at Emission Impossible Ltd, an air quality consultancy in Auckland. Jayne has degrees in chemical engineering and over 20 years’ experience in air quality, including 13 years as an independent consultant and 9 years at the Auckland Regional Council. Jayne has been involved in vehicle emissions management, research and modelling for most of her career.
Abstract:
Research overseas has found that vehicles consume more fuel and emit more pollution under real-world driving conditions than their official “type-approval” values but the gap depends on the vehicles and local conditions. This presentation summarises finding from two recent real-world projects undertaken in New Zealand.
In the first, the NZ Transport Agency funded the development of a portable emissions monitoring system (PEMS) to test vehicles under typical New Zealand driving conditions. Thirty four vehicles, covering different duties, years of manufacture and countries of origin were tested in Auckland in early 2018.
The results were then used in an NZ Automobile Association research project to model the gap in real-world fuel consumption for the New Zealand light fleet.
The results suggest that, despite reported improvements in official fuel efficiency, there has been no actual improvement in the real-world fuel efficiency of light vehicles entering the fleet in the past decade.
Non-Presenting Authors:
Gerda Kushal, Senior Technical Specialist, Emission Impossible Ltd
Peter King, Policy Research Manager, New Zealand Automobiel Association Inc
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C4-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 4
Topic: Environmental sustainability Format: Paper
Presented by:
Jayne Metcalfe, Senior Technical Specialist, Emission Impossible Ltd
Jayne is a Director and Senior Air Quality Specialist at Emission Impossible Ltd, an air quality consultancy in Auckland. Jayne has degrees in chemical engineering and over 20 years’ experience in air quality, including 13 years as an independent consultant and 9 years at the Auckland Regional Council. Jayne has been involved in vehicle emissions management, research and modelling for most of her career.
Abstract:
Research overseas has found that vehicles consume more fuel and emit more pollution under real-world driving conditions than their official “type-approval” values but the gap depends on the vehicles and local conditions. This presentation summarises finding from two recent real-world projects undertaken in New Zealand.
In the first, the NZ Transport Agency funded the development of a portable emissions monitoring system (PEMS) to test vehicles under typical New Zealand driving conditions. Thirty four vehicles, covering different duties, years of manufacture and countries of origin were tested in Auckland in early 2018.
The results were then used in an NZ Automobile Association research project to model the gap in real-world fuel consumption for the New Zealand light fleet.
The results suggest that, despite reported improvements in official fuel efficiency, there has been no actual improvement in the real-world fuel efficiency of light vehicles entering the fleet in the past decade.
Non-Presenting Authors:
Gerda Kushal, Senior Technical Specialist, Emission Impossible Ltd
Peter King, Policy Research Manager, New Zealand Automobiel Association Inc
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C4-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
“Community exposure to noise from transport infrastructure”
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 6
Topic: Healthy and safe people Format: Paper
Presented by:
Darran Humpheson, Senior Acoustics Specialist, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd
Darran has 27 years’ experience as an acoustic consultant. He started his career working for the UK Ministry of Defence working with the Royal Air Force as an aviation noise specialist. After 11 years, Darran moved on to private consultancy where he has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from transportation, commercial, infrastructure and providing advice and guidance to national and local governments. He has also been involved in a number of research projects assessing community response to different sources of transportation noise.
Michael Allan, Applicant 1: Acoustics Team Leader - New Zealand, AECOM
Michael is a noise and vibration engineer with more than 15 years experience working on complex transport infrastructure projects. He has gained diverse experience in airborne noise, ground-borne noise, and vibration across all modes of transport infrastructure.
Key recent infrastructure projects Michael has worked on include includes the Auckland City Rail Link, Melbourne Metro, WestConnex, Pacific and Princes Highway Upgrades, Level Crossing Removal Project, Singapore Circle Line Stage 6, Jakarta North-South MRT, Sydney Metro, Canberra Light Rail, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2, and the Epping to Chatswood Rail Line.
Abstract:
The World Health Organisation’s Environmental Noise Guidelines identify that noise is one of the most important environmental risks to health, and a growing concern amongst the public. Through a range of detailed studies, sufficient evidence is available to quantify the burden of disease from environmental noise for cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in children, sleep disturbance, and annoyance.
AECOM in collaboration with New Zealand Transport Agency undertook a noise mapping exercise for all of New Zealand. The study has produced a quantitate estimation of population noise exposures for discrete regions throughout the country.
Another study commissioned by the NZTA explored the levels of annoyance experienced by three Auckland communities. The study examined people’s reactions to prevailing levels of noise along existing transport routes. The findings suggest that New Zealanders are less tolerant of transport noise than other places, where similar studies have been conducted.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C6-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
Time: 11:20am Room: Chancellor 6
Topic: Healthy and safe people Format: Paper
Presented by:
Darran Humpheson, Senior Acoustics Specialist, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd
Darran has 27 years’ experience as an acoustic consultant. He started his career working for the UK Ministry of Defence working with the Royal Air Force as an aviation noise specialist. After 11 years, Darran moved on to private consultancy where he has been involved in a variety of projects ranging from transportation, commercial, infrastructure and providing advice and guidance to national and local governments. He has also been involved in a number of research projects assessing community response to different sources of transportation noise.
Michael Allan, Applicant 1: Acoustics Team Leader - New Zealand, AECOM
Michael is a noise and vibration engineer with more than 15 years experience working on complex transport infrastructure projects. He has gained diverse experience in airborne noise, ground-borne noise, and vibration across all modes of transport infrastructure.
Key recent infrastructure projects Michael has worked on include includes the Auckland City Rail Link, Melbourne Metro, WestConnex, Pacific and Princes Highway Upgrades, Level Crossing Removal Project, Singapore Circle Line Stage 6, Jakarta North-South MRT, Sydney Metro, Canberra Light Rail, Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2, and the Epping to Chatswood Rail Line.
Abstract:
The World Health Organisation’s Environmental Noise Guidelines identify that noise is one of the most important environmental risks to health, and a growing concern amongst the public. Through a range of detailed studies, sufficient evidence is available to quantify the burden of disease from environmental noise for cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment in children, sleep disturbance, and annoyance.
AECOM in collaboration with New Zealand Transport Agency undertook a noise mapping exercise for all of New Zealand. The study has produced a quantitate estimation of population noise exposures for discrete regions throughout the country.
Another study commissioned by the NZTA explored the levels of annoyance experienced by three Auckland communities. The study examined people’s reactions to prevailing levels of noise along existing transport routes. The findings suggest that New Zealanders are less tolerant of transport noise than other places, where similar studies have been conducted.
Remember! You can vote for this Paper via Sli.do using this Paper’s individual code: C6-1120.
Voting closes at 4:30pm on Thursday 5th December and the winner announced during the post conference networking function.
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