Publications & presentations

We carry out transport research, think-pieces and policy guidance for national agencies, local councils, and other clients, and regularly publish and present to the industry (including many award-winning papers). Below are links to our latest published work:

  • Walking and cycling in Wellington

    Best practice for walking and cycling

    ViaStrada's Andrew Macbeth delivered a presentation on Best Practice for Walking and Cycling to the May 2011 meeting of the Wellington Active Transport Forum. The presentation discusses policy and design issues for walking and cycling, such as when walking and cycling facilities should be separated from each other. Andrew gave the presentation on one of his regular visits to Wellington, while developing the Upper Hutt Walking and Cycling Strategy.

  • Cartoon

    Earthquake workshop debrief to IPENZ Transportation Group

    The Christchurch City Council ran a series of three stakeholder workshops in June 2011 to discuss transportation issues for the rebuild of Christchurch's central city, after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The workshops discussed three themes: form and function; parking; and public transport. Andrew Macbeth attended all three in his capacity as the accessibility representative on the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee. His presentation is available on the ViaStrada website.

  • Shared space

    "Before after" public forum on Christchurch earthquake recovery

     

    The New Zealand Institute of Architects hosted a series of panel discussions on the earthquake recovery in Christchurch under the banner Before After. The themes were: Heritage and Character, Urban Design; Residential; Transport and Infrastructure; and Environmental Planning; with a wrap-up entitled "Where to from here?".

  • Damaged building in Kaiapoi

    Rebuilding the streets of Kaiapoi after the 2010 Canterbury earthquake

    The 4 September 2010 earthquake significantly damaged infrastructure in the town of Kaiapoi, 20 km north of central Christchurch. The Waimakariri District Council (WDC) faced challenges of immediate repairs and longer term reinstatement. An 'Infrastructure Recovery Team' including ViaStrada's Jeanette Ward, was promptly established to manage these challenges and the opportunities that soon became apparent.

  • Cycle counting poster

    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 literature on the latest methods, count durations, number of sites needed, and where they should be placed to gain a representative sample of the cycling levels throughout a given network.

  • Poster

    Separated Bicycle Facilities in Christchurch

    Surveys of Christchurch residents have shown that separated cycle facilities, (where cyclists are separated from motor vehicles) are the most likely facility to encourage new users to cycle in the city.

  • LOS map

    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 city.

  • Crossing at hereford

    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 Christchurch central city following the adoption of the 'City for People Action Plan'. This was triggered by a Gehl Architects study (Public Space Public Life), which considered how people use public spaces and streets in central Christchurch.

  • Signalized crossing for pedestrians and cyclists

    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. The way the signals operate was fundamentally changed some years ago, and this is explained in some detail. The effectiveness of the new operating concept is discussed and some conclusions are drawn.

  • Traffic signal with red light

    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 widely known because they are not prominent, nor have they been publicised. Various stakeholders need to know how to improve conditions for cyclists at traffic signals. This presentation describes a number of techniques to help cyclists at traffic signals.