Projects

ViaStrada delivered a working paper summarising the methodology and calculations to derive estimates of the Total (Social) Costs, Average Costs, …

ViaStrada and WSP developed a GIS and spreadsheet based cycling demand model with an accuracy that is an order of magnitude better than the existing …

Waka Kotahi commissioned ViaStrada to undertake research on quick-build (interim) cycleway infrastructure. This research note provides information …

Since 2006, Axel Downard-Wilke has been a guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury for the Masters of Transportation course and occasional …

The NZ Transport Agency commissioned ViaStrada to formally trial two "Barnes Dance" shared pedestrian/cycle crossings along SH1 in Dunedin, including …

The Department of Conservation (DOC) commissioned ViaStrada to create a web map application about transport-related content in Mackenzie District, …

In August 2018, ViaStrada prepared a scheme report assessing capacity and safety issues (including sight lines to oncoming traffic) for the signalised …

ViaStrada was requested by Napier City Council to investigate and assess potential options for upgrading the SH2 intersection of Marine Parade and …

A formal Traffic Control Device trial of directional cycle signals has been approved for four locations; two in Christchurch and two in Auckland. …

ViaStrada was engaged by the NZ Transport Agency to assess the impact of a proposed new subdivision on the existing local road network.

E-bikes and e-scooters (collectively, “micromobility”) are transforming our world. They are outselling electric cars – but our street design and …

In 2016, the IPENZ Transportation Group committee granted their annual study award to two members, Megan Fowler (ViaStrada) and Claire Graham …

Do bike lanes make roundabouts safer for cyclists?ViaStrada’s research for Austroads revealed that painted bike lanes at roundabouts may do more harm …

ViaStrada was commissioned by VicRoads (the state roading authority of Victoria, Australia) to undertake research on physical bicycle lane separators. …

ViaStrada was commissioned by Waimakariri District Council (WDC) to investigate and quantify the pedestrian activity at five locations on Williams …

ViaStrada was commissioned by Auckland Transport to edit and review a red light camera pilot evaluation draft report and provide an international …

We don't just rely on high tech software, but when we have to design to low tolerances, we do real-world simulation testing to confirm design …

Christchurch City Council commissioned an investigation into ways of improving pedestrian level of service (LOS) at traffic signals in the central …

ViaStrada was commissioned by Auckland Transport to conduct a crash analysis of pedestrian and cyclist crashes for the five years prior and three …

ViaStrada was commissioned by Christchurch International Airport Ltd to conduct a review of a proposed roundabout at the airport.The objective of the …

The objective of this project was to suggest whether Christchurch City Council (CCC) should continue its use of red coloured surfacing or change to …