Public transport that works, for everyone, everywhere.

We design human-centred solutions that make public transport more accessible, intuitive, and widely used.

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WHO WE ARE

World-class transport design

Public transport specialists
Global insight, local impact
Multidisciplinary by design

SERVICES

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Public Transport User Experience Design

We shape seamless, intuitive journeys that make public transport feel like the smarter, easier choice, every day, for everyone.

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Public Transport Information & Wayfinding Design

We design clear, human-centred information systems that help people confidently navigate transport networks.

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Public Transport Master Planning & Site Planning

We develop people-first masterplans that optimise the function, flow and integration of stations, stops and surrounding precincts.

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Public Transport Non-Fare Revenue Design

We help transit networks unlock non-fare revenue through strategies that build financial resilience and integrate seamlessly with the public transport experience.

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Transit-Oriented Development / Transport-Land Use Planning

We align transport networks with land use strategies to build well-connected cities that support public transport uptake.

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Specialist Architecture Design

We create transport spaces that balance practical function with visionary design, delivering places where people want to be and transit networks thrive.

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Public Transport Information & Wayfinding Design

We design clear, human-centred information systems that help people confidently navigate transport networks.

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ABOUT US

The Colab Team

Designing public transport solutions worldwide.
From Aotearoa to Europe, our team partners with cities and operators around the world, bringing a human-a, multidisciplinary lens to every public transport challenge.

PROJECTS

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UITP: Global Public Transport Training and Service Assessment

With a 136-year history, the International Association of Public Transport, more commonly known as UITP (www.uitp.org) is the preeminent global organisation of transport authorities / operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and services industry.

Date

Since 2019

Location

Global

Service

Multidisciplinary

Auckland: Northwestern Bus Improvements

We used internationally-recognised transit service design approaches to ensure transfers between bus services for passengers at each interchange are as seamless as possible and that each interchange will produce increased bus service use in the North-West from Day One of service launch in 2023.

Date

2021

Location

Auckland, New Zeland

Service

Public Transport