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.

Development of an automatic cycle counting programme for Hamilton City

Following on from the 2008 NZTA funded investigation by ViaStrada into methods of continuous cycle counting, this conference paper summarises the …
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Cycle counting programme in Hamilton

Following on from the 2008 NZTA funded investigation by ViaStrada into methods of continuous cycle counting, this conference paper summarises the …
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Pedestrian LOS at traffic signals (Transportation Conference)

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

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

This video demonstrates a signalised crossing for pedestrians and cyclists that previously had a poor traffic signal compliance by these user groups …
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Green Lights for Bikes presentation

In recent years, engineers have implemented a number of changes to traffic signals especially to assist cyclists. Many of these changes are not …
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CAN Cycle Friendly Awards 2009

The 2009 CAN Cycle Friendly Awards were presented by the Hon. Jonathan Young. Axel Wilke was the MC for the Awards function. A PDF of the …
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Broken yellow lines in kerbside cycle lanes

Should broken yellow lines be marked in kerbside cycle lanes?Axel Wilke (ViaStrada) and Michael Ferigo (Christchurch City Council) have written a …
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Staged pedestrian crossings

The presentation illustrates the basic concepts of staged pedestrian crossings compared with traditional crossings at signalised intersections, …
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MOTSAM amendments

ViaStrada was commissioned by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to update the cycling-related content of the Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings …
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Staged pedestrian crosswalks at signalised cross intersections

The safety of pedestrians crossing multi-lane road intersections is often threatened by filtering turning vehicles. The introduction of staged …
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Right turn protection: Christchurch policy development

ViaStrada was commissioned by the Christchurch City Council to undertake an investigation into the provision of protected right turns at two of the …
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Staged pedestrian crossings

The safety of pedestrians crossing multi-lane road intersections is often threatened by filtering turning vehicles. The introduction of staged …
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Signalised roundabout design for pedestrian and cyclist safety

A difficult problem was reviewed by ViaStrada at the request of a road controlling authority. An urban arterial road with a 50 km/h speed limit …
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Introducing bus priority in Christchurch

This technical note covers Christchurch City Council's ambitious plans for bus priority, with 26 km of routes on three corridors to be improved. The …
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Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards 2008

The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) has presented the 6th annual Cycle-Friendly Awards, celebrating initiatives to promote cycling and create a …
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Cycle safety at roundabouts

The remit is a progress report on research on the safety performance of roundabouts, with particular interest in cycle safety at different types of …
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Travel time savings or the way we fund transportation projects

The Canterbury Regional Council currently is developing a Regional Land Transport Strategy. One of the draft objectives is to minimise travel times, …
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Pedestrian treatments at signalised intersections

Axel Wilke and Susan Cambridge are proposing to discuss design philosophies for signalised intersections in terms of pedestrian treatments. …
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Diagonal cycle crossing for signalised intersection

The purpose of this presentation is to stimulate discussion and feedback from signal engineers at the SNUG (Signals NZ User Group) workshop. The …
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SPARC Cycle Friendly Awards 2007

Devised by the Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN), the national organisation promoting everyday cycling, and sponsored by Sport and Recreation New …
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Putting the “e” into advocate: online content management systems

Sparked by a desire to upgrade its existing email-list system, Spokes Canterbury has embarked on a project to develop a new online website and …
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Cycle facilities at traffic signals

This presentation was given to the Network Operations Team of Christchurch City Council. It covers good design practices for cycle facilities at …
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Stops and Goes of Traffic Signals – SNUG 2004

The Signals NZ User Group (SNUG) meets annually for a workshop. The purpose of the presentation is to inform traffic signal practitioners of the …
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