Pursuant to subclause 3.4(1) of Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004 (“the Rule”) and a delegation from the NZ Transport Agency, I, Glenn Bunting, Network Manager, authorise the installation and maintenance of active stop ahead signs:

1. for the purpose described in Schedule 1;
2. in the form and layout set out in Schedule 2;
3. at the locations stated in Schedule 3;
4. for the period specified in Schedule 4; and
5. subject to the conditions and an evaluation outlined in Schedule 5.

The active stop ahead signs may be installed for the purpose of evaluating their use and the trial will be called the “active stop ahead sign trial”.

Schedule 1—Purpose of trial

The purpose of the trial is to:

1. enable the installation of active stop ahead signs as an alternative to the W10-1 and W10-1.1 stop ahead warning sign combination as specified in Schedule 1 of the Rule;
2. evaluate the effectiveness and safety of active stop ahead signs;
3. assess drivers’ understanding and response to active stop ahead signs; and
4. measure drivers’ behaviour at intersections controlled by stop signs which have active stop ahead signs installed in advance of the intersection.

Schedule 2—Form and layout of active stop ahead signs

The signs must conform to the following description:

Note: The dimensions, descriptions and terms used to describe the sign in this notice conform to the opening notes in Schedule 1 of the Rule.

Example:

Active stop ahead sign

Schedule 3—Location

The locations approved for this trial are:

Schedule 4—Period of trial

The trial may begin after the publication of this notice and, unless terminated earlier, must end by 30 October 2017.

Schedule 5—Conditions and evaluation

1. An evaluation must be undertaken as outlined in Selwyn District Council’s trial application of 9 March 2015 and include:
1. Measurement of drivers’ compliance with the stop signs before and after the active stop ahead signs are installed;
2. analysis of vehicle speed and volume on the approaches to the intersection before and after the active stop ahead signs are installed;
3. assessment of drivers’ awareness and understanding of the active stop ahead signs;
4. a study of crashes that occur at the intersection before and after the active stop ahead signs are installed;
5. a description of any operational problems with the signs during the trial and how they were resolved; and
6. an assessment of cost and benefits of the signs and activation system as trialled and any recommendations to improve the signs or their operation;
2. a missing, damaged or malfunctioning sign must be repaired or replaced as soon as possible during the trial.

An interim evaluation report must be sent to me by 30 November 2016 and a final report by 1 February 2018.

Signed at Wellington this 10th day of November 2015.

GLENN BUNTING, Network Manager.