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Travel Demand Management

At Traffic Planning Consultants, we deliver Travel Demand Management (TDM) solutions that reduce congestion, lower transport costs, and support sustainable travel behaviours. Whether you're managing rapid growth, planning a major development, or seeking to meet consent conditions, our team provides tailored strategies that optimise movement across your site, network, or organisation.

We’ve helped clients across New Zealand — from government agencies to private developers — implement TDM plans that shift travel patterns, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, and improve access for all users. Every TDM strategy we deliver is custom-designed to support the unique needs of the organisation, workplace, or community it serves.

Our travel demand management services include:

  • Workplace travel planning and staff behaviour change programmes
  • Public transport incentives and parking management
  • Integration with transport modelling and transportation planning
  • Travel surveys, mode-share forecasting, and monitoring frameworks
  • TDM implementation to support resource consent requirements

Our balanced approach combines infrastructure planning with practical engagement strategies to encourage sustainable travel — such as cycling, walking, and public transport — while managing demand on existing roads and car parks. These solutions deliver measurable outcomes including reduced congestion, lower carbon emissions, and improved customer and employee experience.

You can see our TDM expertise in action through projects like:

If you're ready to reduce transport impacts while improving mobility, explore our full range of smart solutions — or talk to us about a customised TDM plan that works for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Travel Demand Management and why is it important?

What is Travel Demand Management and why is it important?

Travel demand management is a strategy used to influence how, when, and why people travel. Instead of expanding road capacity, it focuses on smarter, more sustainable use of existing transport networks. In New Zealand, travel demand management supports reduced congestion, lower emissions, and better travel choices. A well-designed TDM strategy encourages walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transport, creating long-term efficiency and environmental benefits.

What is included in a Travel Demand Management Plan?

What is included in a Travel Demand Management Plan?

A travel demand management plan sets out practical actions to manage travel behaviour across a site or organisation. It often includes policies for parking, public transport access, cycling facilities, and communication initiatives that encourage sustainable commuting. Our experienced team develops each TDM plan around your project’s specific needs, ensuring it aligns with local and regional objectives for travel demand management while delivering measurable reductions in vehicle trips.

How can a Travel Demand Manager support a project?

How can a Travel Demand Manager support a project?

A dedicated travel demand manager helps implement and monitor your plan, ensuring that all initiatives are effective and integrated with wider transport strategies. They coordinate between developers, councils, and stakeholders to make sure travel demand management measures are practical and compliant. By tracking progress and outcomes, a travel demand manager ensures your travel demand management plan continues to achieve its goals over the life of the project.

When is a Travel Demand Management Plan required?

When is a Travel Demand Management Plan required?

Councils often request a travel demand management plan when a development may increase traffic volumes or strain existing infrastructure. It is especially relevant for large commercial, educational, or residential projects where sustainable travel options can offset vehicle demand. Developing a proactive TDM strategy helps demonstrate that your project supports broader travel management objectives, making it easier to secure approvals and maintain community support.

How does Travel Demand Management benefit businesses and communities?

How does Travel Demand Management benefit businesses and communities?

Effective travel demand management benefits businesses by reducing parking demand, cutting transport costs, and improving staff wellbeing. For communities, it lessens congestion, improves safety, and enhances accessibility for all users. A tailored travel demand management plan supports efficient use of local networks and encourages sustainable travel patterns. Working with an experienced travel demand manager ensures your Travel Demand Management initiatives deliver lasting value across both operational and environmental outcomes.

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