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.
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An illustrated lexicon of cycle facilities
This technical note and poster proposes a glossary of cycling facility terms with the aim of reducing confusion amongst practitioners. It was
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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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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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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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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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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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The value of technical peer reviews
The relatively limited number of experienced cycle facility designers in New Zealand means there is great value to be gained through the careful use
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Diagonal cycle crossing for signalised intersection
Designers ViaStrada and Maunsell have developed an innovative concept, which proposes a diagonal cycle phase to run concurrently with opposing right
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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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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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Innovative diagonal cycle crossing solution for busy intersection
Auckland City Council has developed an innovative diagonal cycle call-phase to run concurrently with opposing right-turning traffic to resolve a
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VeloCity Conference 2007: lessons for NZ
Axel Wilke has come back from the 2007 VeloCity cycling conference in Munich with 'lessons for NZ'. He presented the most important topics to the
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Fundamentals of Planning and Design for Cycling: course notes
These notes accompanied the technical training course "Fundamentals for Planning and Design for Cycling", commissioned by Transfund New Zealand (now
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