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Long Bay network planning
Auckland Transport commissioned ViaStrada to provide cycle network advice supporting the scheme assessment stage of road development in the Long Bay
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Dakota Park roundabout
ViaStrada was commissioned by Christchurch International Airport Ltd to conduct a review of a proposed roundabout at the airport.The objective of the
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Cycle counting programme: Hamilton
John, Axel and Jeanette have developed an automatic cycle counting programme for Hamilton City Council (HCC). The project identifies approximate site
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Christchurch City goes green
The objective of this project was to suggest whether Christchurch City Council (CCC) should continue its use of red coloured surfacing or change to
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Further MOTSAM update
NZTA commissioned ViaStrada to update more MOTSAM (Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings) material. Gone are all the old double limit lines, for
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Shared use path width investigations
ViaStrada has undertaken significant research and tool development on behalf of VicRoads (Victoria, Australia) to determine appropriate shared use
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Walking and cycling strategy stocktake
Walking and cycling strategies are useful tools that aid councils in providing for pedestrians and cyclists. In 2005, earlier research found that 36
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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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MOTSAM update
Transit NZ commissioned ViaStrada to update the cycling-related road marking content of the Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings (MOTSAM). In a
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Cycling AADT tool for Auckland Region
ViaStrada was engaged by ARTA to develop a tool to convert short-term manual cycle counts to "annual average daily traffic" estimates of cycle traffic
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Training course “Fundamentals of Planning and Design for Cycling"
ViaStrada presents cycling planning and design courses at both fundamental and advanced levels. As of 2009, over 700 people have attended these
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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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North 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
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Chester 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
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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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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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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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Chesney St / Scott St, Invercargill – proposed intersection realignment
Invercargill City Council is faced with some challenging traffic engineering at this rural intersection. ViaStrada was commissioned to confirm their
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Riccarton/Clyde/Wharenui intersection, Christchurch
ViaStrada was engaged by Christchurch City Council to improve the traffic management on Riccarton Road. Together with baseplus as a sub-consultant,
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NZ Supplement to Austroads GTEP Part 14 Bicycles
This project filled a big hole in New Zealand at the time. Austroads guidance was not always appropriate for New Zealand, and we have different road
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Swanns Road safety review, Christchurch
Local residents were concerned at the level of road safety along Swanns Road and at intersecting side roads. The project involved an examination of
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