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SIDRA intersection training courses
ViaStrada staff are the only authorised agents for delivering SIDRA INTERSECTION training courses in NZ. The courses run by the software developer Akcelik and Associates receive a very high rating. ViaStrada is proud to have so far received the same positive results.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeTraining course “Fundamentals of Planning and Design for Cycling"
ViaStrada presents cycling planning and design courses at both fundamental and advanced levels. Over 700 people have attended these courses to date. This page contains background information on the Fundamentals course and its PowerPoint presentations can be downloaded from near the bottom of the page.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeHornby rail trail, Christchurch
The Little River Rail Trail is planned to extend from Hornby (Christchurch) to Little River on Banks Peninsula. ViaStrada undertook this investigation into the feasibility of providing a rail trail from Hornby to Prebbleton as part of the Christchurch – Little River Rail Trail.
Key Contact: Warren LloydQueenspark bus priority, Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has ambitious plans for bus priority. In 2006 ViaStrada (Traffix) was engaged to design bus priority measures for the #70 Queenspark corridor (Gloucester Street, Fitzgerald Avenue, Whitmore Street, Hills Road, Shirley Road, New Brighton Road, Bower Avenue, Queenspark Drive and Broadhaven Avenue).
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeFive Mile, Frankton/Queenstown
ViaStrada has been subcontracted by Urbis Traffic Planning and Development Ltd to assist with gaining NZTA approval for site access to the 32ha Five Mile development from SH6. The Five Mile subdivision in Frankton is creating a second urban centre for Queenstown. The task is to develop several intersection scheme plans for the adjacent SH 6 including associated road network modelling. The development is so big that the developer Property Ventures Ltd thinks that every South Island consultancy will at some stage have been involved.
Key Contact: Warren LloydAudit of 10 sets of traffic signals
Background
The Signals NZ User Group (SNUG) has been working with RCAs to have their traffic signals audited to ensure:
- Uniformity of design & appearance throughout NZ,
- Operational safety & efficiency, and
- Compliance with NZ & Austroads standards.
As a consequence of this, several NZ local authorities have commissioned traffic signal audits. Warren and Axel have contributed to five RCA traffic signal audits to date.
Below is part of the executive summary from such an audit report.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeHussey Road traffic management plan, Christchurch
Recent development of residential subdivisions in the north west of the city has resulted in a substantial increase in traffic activity on a number of roads in the area. The increased activity has not been limited to vehicular traffic but it is evident that pedestrian and cycle activity has also increased. Previously many of the roads experienced very little traffic activity.
Key Contact: Warren LloydNorth Papanui traffic management plan, Christchurch
The study provides an analysis of the existing traffic environment and makes recommendations on appropriate remedial measures where necessary. The study has been conducted in the context of Local Area Traffic Management (LATM), which is supported by a number of Council strategies and the legal strategic framework of the City Plan.
Key Contact: Warren LloydChester Street West, Christchurch – proposed one-way street
The City Council requested that an investigation be conducted into the possible conversion of part of Chester Street West to a one-way street. The study examined the advantages, disadvantages and operational issues associated with this concept.
This project required a consultant experienced in dealing with the sensitivities surrounding a possible major change to traffic flow patterms.
Key Contact: Warren LloydCentral City loading zone review, Christchurch
Within the 4 Avenues (Central City) of Christchurch there are a considerable number of loading zones and short term parking restrictions. The City Council receives numerous requests for new loading zones, removal and alterations to existing loading zones. A comprehensive review was required so that the Council can make informed decisions.
Key Contact: Warren Lloyd