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Congratulations to John Lieswyn and Dr Glen Koorey who, on 1 April 2019, became directors of ViaStrada. Both are of high standing in the industry. They are natural leaders and we welcome them at the directors’ table, where they join Axel Wilke and Warren Lloyd.
2019 surveys for cycling
Christchurch City Council and Auckland Transport have been conducting a trial of directional traffic signals for people who cycle – you may have seen the installations and even taken part in the user surveys last year. To conclude the official trial process, the NZ Transport Agency requires another round of investigation. Regardless of whether you participated in the user surveys last year, whether you have seen the signals, and whether you ride a bike, your participation in the survey would be valued!
2019 Transportation Conference awards success
ViaStrada and its staff were honoured with being finalist or winning the following awards at the 2019 Transportation Group Conference in Wellington:
More cycle training courses coming
Following the first course in Wellington (12 Feb 2019), further courses focussing on planning & design for cycling will be offered by ViaStrada and the NZ Transport Agency around the country over the next few months, including:
- Hamilton - 12 March
- Wellington - 11 April
- Christchurch - 2 May
(Additional courses may be run, subject to demand)