We manage projects that help all of us move around our city easily, safely, and sustainably. This includes projects that change streets but also help shift our conversations about transport, increase confidence, and remove barriers to sustainable transport choices.
Crank is a consultancy working towards sustainable urban mobility. We offer services in project management, communication and engagement, community partnership, events and initiatives to encourage and enable more people to make more trips in more sustainable ways.
.jpg)
We lead diverse teams of council staff, consultants, stakeholders and community partners to deliver projects that make streets better for communities and climate.
Our project managers have the experience to navigate complex projects, balancing strategic goals, budgets, and community needs. With particular expertise in involving the community in design and delivery as well as integrating physical and human infrastructure, we deliver results that meet ambitious goals and maximise positive outcomes.
%20(1).jpg)
Creating lasting change requires meaningful engagement with communities from design to delivery. From public engagement to deep stakeholder relationships with businesses, mana whenua, and elected members, Crank builds shared understanding between communities and project teams.
Our hands-on approach is backed by an in-house communications team handling strategy, graphic design, copywriting, and distributing materials across digital and print platforms. Whether it's public consultation, construction comms, or event promotion, Crank translates complex information into clear, accessible messages.
.jpg)
Well-timed, targeted initiatives create meaningful engagement opportunities, build buzz, and kickstart modeshift. Crank facilitates the ideation, planning, and delivery of events and programmes—working with communities to create impactful experiences.
We’ve led initiatives for schools, neighbourhoods, and the wider public, attracting hundreds of participants. From pump track open days to play streets, group rides, and wheel-to-school challenges, we craft bespoke approaches to meet project goals and enjoy testing new concepts on the ground.
.png)
Crank produces accessible, engaging reports and guidance on transport strategy, adaptive urbanism and behaviour change. This includes research, developing methodologies and creating tailored workshops for diverse audiences— from primary school students to industry experts.
We recognise the need to scale our impact, share knowledge, and collaborate to drive the shift toward sustainable urban mobility and meet our city's growing needs. That’s why we're working on building a library of free resources on our website to share our insights with councils, community groups, and others in the transport industry.
Safe School Streets involves trials of safety improvements at 13 primary schools across Auckland, providing safer routes to school for more than 5,000 children aged 5-11.
Crank managed the delivery of each project and the programme as a whole. The diversity of street and social contexts has generated significant learning about how to provide safety improvements that encourage walking and cycling at schools.
Safe Schools has led Crank to develop approaches to manage multiple concurrent tactical urbanism projects and systems that support procurement, triaging of feedback, and trial refinements at scale.
.jpg)
Leading the early engagement, co-design and consultation stages of a key cycling upgrade.
Guidance used by teams in 32 cities to deliver 89km of street change projects.
.png)
Three local activation plans created alongside local people with the goal of encouraging more people to take more trips by bike.
A powerful suite of features to help you build fast and functional layouts. Ollie is perfect for building websites of almost any kind.
