Auckland HCV Policy.pdf

Auckland City's heavy commercial vehicle policy aims to provide a framework for the safe and efficient movement of goods and services while minimizing adverse effects on the economy, community, and environment. The city's freight transport system is essential to the local, regional, and national economies, with a high proportion of freight movement occurring via road transport. However, heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) have a negative image due to their size, noise, air pollution, and damage to road infrastructure. The policy addresses community and business concerns, such as the number of HCVs on the road network, crashes, engine braking noise, emissions, and non-compliance with regulations. It also considers issues like the completion of the strategic road network, road infrastructure quality, and lack of communication with the freight industry. The policy is consistent with existing city and regional strategies, including the Auckland City Strategic Plan 2020, Cycle and Walking Strategy, Buses First, and Liveable Communities 2050 Strategy.