Development traffic engineering

Many new or upgraded land developments (including commercial/retail facilities, industrial sites, airports, hospitals) have potential impacts that affect safe access and parking within the site itself and on nearby roads and intersections. 

ViaStrada can assist with the design of layout options (including intersections and parking) to minimise these safety impacts. We can also audit safety and operational issues of already developed designs and recommend improvements.

Projects

Queenstown Airport parking & access concept development

A significant increase in passenger numbers at Queenstown Airport put pressure on many parts of the existing infrastructure. ViaStrada developed …
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Beale & Cullen Dental transport assessment

ViaStrada was commissioned to provide a traffic assessment for Beale and Cullen Dental practice at 393 Papanui Road for the fulfilment of a …
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Waimakariri Junction Intersection

Traffic engineering and signalised intersection with Smith Street adjacent to SH1 for a large format retail centre. 
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Main North Road optimisation

In order to optimise the function and safety of the route by mode and time of day, ViaStrada (with Aurecon as a sub-consultant) conducted site audits …
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Nazareth House

ViaStrada designed the internal roads for Nazareth House, a retirement village and healthcare complex in Christchurch. The brief was to create a slow …
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Kaiapoi heavy vehicle tracking tests

We don't just rely on high tech software, but when we have to design to low tolerances, we do real-world simulation testing to confirm design …
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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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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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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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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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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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