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Neighbourhood Greenways

There are a variety of names around for this cycle network tool. Originally, they were called Bicycle Boulevards. Neighbourhood Greenways then became a name that has maybe become most common now. We haven't got any of them in New Zealand yet, but Dunedin is about to establish some, and there they are called Quiet Streets. So what exactly is it?

New office

We've moved again, but this time not very far. We are now in a different part of Pomeroy's; just through the wall, really. This is now our permanent office and it's a great space over two levels.

ViaStrada presenting at Bike Futures 2012

Will cycle lanes increase safety of cyclists at roundabouts? Will narrow lane separators be effective to keep cars out of cycle lanes?

The fourth Bike Futures Conference, the annual conference organised by the Bicycle Network, will be held in mid October 2012 in Melbourne.  ViaStrada director Axel Wilke will give two presentations, reporting on progress on two research projects and answering the questions above.

Old NZTA research reports

NZTA has been publishing their research reports on their website for the last few years, and this online resource is rather valuable. Older research reports were previously only available for purchase. Just in case you didn't see it, they stated the following in their latest NZTA research newsletter:

"PDF scans of research reports published prior to 2005 are available by emailing research@nzta.govt.nz"

We have added the scan of Research Report 230 to our website.

ViaStrada training courses 2012

ViaStrada is holding four days of training courses covering the principles of planning and design for walking and cycling, from 28 - 31 May 2012. The courses are being hosted by Auckland Transport, but places are still available for consultants and other external parties.

Due to the economic climate and budget constraints within the industry, training opportunities are not so plentiful at present. These courses may therefore represent a one off oppportuntiy for training this year.

The courses can be attended as individual modules or as a four day block:

New office

The long planned move has finally happened. ViaStrada opened for business at Level 1, 284 Kilmore Street, on 2 April 2012. Our office is located above Pomeroy's Pub. It's a great place to be.

We were to move during the Christmas break, but the earthquakes on 23 December 2011 set us back. Some earthquake strengthening is still going on, but it's rather nice to be in a proper office again.

Give us a call if you feel like a 'business meeting downstairs' towards the end of the work day.

Restructuring

We have some big news! ViaStrada is being restructured into two separate businesses, effective 1 April 2012. Axel Wilke and Warren Lloyd will manage a traffic engineering and transportation planning business under the familiar ViaStrada banner, continuing to provide high quality and individualised traffic and transport services for clients throughout New Zealand and Australia.

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