This is just a selection of some of the many projects that ViaStrada has been involved in over the years - click on the filter icon to refine the search by topic areas.

Transport network optimisation think-piece

ViaStrada undertook research both domestically and overseas to produce a major discussion document for the New Zealand Transport Agency.The "think …
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Woodend western bypass assessment

The Waimakariri District Council (WDC) commissioned ViaStrada to undertake a high level assessment of the possible western bypass options for Woodend …
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Stanmore Road parking location plan

The client wanted to see how the existing parking supply was on the street. This gave maximum information on the impact of different cycle lane …
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FiveMile parking provision plan, Queenstown

The client wanted to show that they had made provision for various on street parking demands in FiveMile. This included short and long term parking …
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Regional walking and cycling strategy, Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty asked a number of consultants to bid on the development of a regional walking and cycling strategy in September 2007. We won …
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Riding across crossings

Should cyclists be allowed to ride across zebra crossings? When you've got a tricky question like this, who do you ask for sound and reasoned advice? …
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Signposting on the cycle path network, Melbourne

Bike path users in Melbourne can often find it difficult to find their way around on the many off-road paths around the city. Hence, a review of the …
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National Road Hierarchy

A discussion paper on a proposed national road classification system (NRCS) or road hierarchy was prepared in mid July 2003 by Andrew Macbeth (at that …
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Waitakere cycleway design review, Auckland region

The purpose of this review was to identify whether the integrity of the original proposal for three off-road cycle paths from Waitakere City Council …
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Northlands Mall, Langdons Road vehicle access

For Northlands Mall, we were commissioned to explore access options and designs through to obtaining Resource Consent from the City Council.
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Queenspark bus priority, Christchurch

Christchurch City Council has ambitious plans for bus priority. In 2006 ViaStrada was engaged to design bus priority measures for the #70 Queenspark …
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Five Mile, Frankton/Queenstown

ViaStrada was tasked to assist with gaining NZTA approval for site access to the 32ha Five Mile development from SH6.
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Hussey 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 …
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Central 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 …
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Sparks Road route safety audit, Christchurch

The section of Sparks Road between Halswell Road and Hendersons Road has been the subject of concerns raised by local residents. These concerns relate …
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Construction Standards Specification amendment, Christchurch

Christchurch City Council has an extensive Construction Standards Specification document. ViaStrada staff were engaged to lead a team of Council …
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Audit methodology for Canterbury regional cycle network

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is developing a regional cycle network plan. ViaStrada staff developed an audit methodology, enabling alternative …
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Auckland regional cycle network assessment

MWH New Zealand Ltd (Christchurch) and ViaStrada evaluated five different potential cycle network models. ARTA’s British expert peer reviewer thought …
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Summit Road car parking, Christchurch

The Port Hills is a precious environment that requires sensitive design that meets the need of all users. The objective was to accentuate the passive …
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Comries/Hukanui, Hamilton – proposed signalisation

ViaStrada has assisted MWH Hamilton with reviewing a proposed signalised T intersection in Hamilton. The client wanted us to identify potential cost …
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Dunbars / Halswell intersection, Christchurch – proposed signalisation

Halswell Road is part of SH 75 through Christchurch, with Transit NZ intending to signalise the intersection. Christchurch City Council tasked …
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