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Main North Road optimisation
In order to optimise the function and safety of the route by mode and time of day, ViaStrada and Aurecon conducted site audits at eight intersections; researched the planning and engineering context; identified capacity constraints; analysed crash data and safety issues, considered modal requirements; identified engineering and operational improvements with costings.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeHe Ara Kotahi road safety audit
ViaStrada was commissioned by the Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) to undertake a NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) compliant scheme stage safety audit of the proposed Manawatu River pedestrian & cycle bridge. Palmerston North’s existing road network is formed in a traditional ‘grid’ layout. The proposed bridge will connect the City’s main urban area (50 km/h) to development on the southern side of the Manawatu River, which includes the Dairy Farm Road research institutes, Massey University and the Linton military camp.
Key Contact: Jon AshfordPuhinui Road, Manukau – concept designs
ViaStrada has been engaged by Auckland Transport to provide concept designs to address outstanding issues from the Puhinui Road Post Construction Safety Audit. The issues included potential risk for head-on collisions, risk of large trucks tracking through cycle lanes when undertaking turn, and insufficient sight lines between people walking and cycling. Proposed concept designs address these issues and a rough order cost for each option is given.
Key Contact: Jon AshfordNapier central city cycling access
To give effect to one of the six City Vision principles – “Pedal Power” – ViaStrada was commissioned to develop recommendations on how to better provide for cycling access to and within the central city. The proposals included road diets (road space reallocation), “two-minus-one” lane layouts, contra-flow cycle lanes, buffered cycle lanes, speed limit reductions, and minor parking management changes.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyMission Bay & St Heliers safety reviews
Auckland Transport commissioned ViaStrada to conduct an independent review of the Mission Bay & St Heliers speed management proposals.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyBelfast / Main North traffic signal audit
ViaStrada staff have safety audited the proposed traffic signals at the intersection of Main North Road with Belfast Road. The audits were carried out during the concept stage (2012), scheme design (2018) and detailed design (2019). The junction is proposed to change from a T-intersection to a cross intersection to give access to a residential development.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeFederal Street road safety audits
ViaStrada was commissioned by Auckland Transport to conduct a post construction safety audit of the Federal Street contra-flow cycle lanes. The Federal Street project runs between Victoria Street West and Wyndham Street and between Swanson Street and Fanshawe Street. St Patrick's Square (to the east side of St Patrick’s Cathedral) between Swanson Street and Wyndham Street was also assessed, based on site visit observations.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyRuapehu - Tongariro National Park Transport Gap Analysis
The Department of Conservation (DOC) commissioned ViaStrada to review a range of planning documents and provide advice to inform Visitor Management Plan development.
ViaStrada's John Lieswyn facilitated the stakeholder meetings and utilised a collaborative survey tool to engage with people in the room and those who called in remotely.
Key Contact: John LieswynNZ Cycle Trail Design Guide
ViaStrada was the engineering advisor to the New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) project. We have developed a comprehensive design guide (about 100 pages) for trail designers and project developers.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeMt Maunganui speed and safety review
ViaStrada was commissioned by Tauranga CC to assess the effectiveness of the 30 km/h zone in Mount Maunganui, in terms of vehicle speeds and crashes, taking into account the changes in traffic volumes that have also occurred since its introduction in August 2011. A control zone immediately south of the study area, where the 50 km/h speed limit remained unchanged, was used as a basis for comparing general changes in the area. Five years of speed, volume, and crash data before and after implementation were used to analyse the effects.
The analysis found that:
Key Contact: Glen Koorey