This is a selection of some of the many publications & presentations that ViaStrada has been involved in over the years - click on the filter icon to refine the search by staff members.

Assessment of loud vehicle, speed change and nuisance noise from road transport

Traffic noise is a growing environmental and public health concern, but what causes the loud, isolated noise events that generate the most community …
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Improving Accessibility of Trails and Campgrounds

At the 2026 Transportation Conference, John, Bronwen and Tanja led an interactive Learning Cafe session, where they introduced attendees to the DOC …
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Demand Responsive Transport

In areas with low public transport demand or during off-peak hours when passenger numbers are low, demand-responsive transport is a cost-effective …
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Developing a GIS for railway operators

Accurate data is essential for the maintenance of railway tracks and infrastructure. A geographic information system (GIS) containing all relevant …
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Mode-shift impacts on safety

Our current understanding of the impacts of mode change on safety is limited, due to the complex interactions between the various risk factors plus …
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Te Mahere o te ara tawhiti ki te Raki - Far North Trails Plan (2W&C '24)

Te Mahere o te ara tawhiti ki te Raki, the Far North Trails Plan had the goal of developing a prioritised list of future routes to extend the …
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Bursting with Stride – Age Friendly Christchurch

Understanding the perceptions of walkability in Central North Christchurch for older adultsBy developing walkable streets, Christchurch can create …
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20/15/10/5 X-Minute Cities for sustainable urban design

There has been a surge of interest in the “10, 15 or-20-minute city” both worldwide and in Aotearoa New Zealand. This goal, which for generality, we …
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