Rural transport networks

ViaStrada has experience investigating several aspects of rural road design, safety and operations. Glen Koorey in particular has extensive research and consulting experience investigating NZ rural road safety patterns; relationships between crash rates/severity and road curvature; reviews and designs of rural highway realignments, passing lanes, curve advisory speeds, and other safety measures; and using TRARR simulation modelling.

ViaStrada have conducted several safety audits and speed management investigations of rural roads. They have also undertaken development planning of rural cycling networks and outdoor visitor facilities, as well assessments of rural and peri-urban development proposals.

Read more about our range of services in this area (and also small towns).

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Projects

Glacier pedestrian and cycle access – safety audit

ViaStrada was engaged by DOC to carry out a post construction safety audit of the shared walking and cycle tracks to Franz Josef and Fox glaciers.

The Catlins, Cathedral Caves access road safety review

ViaStrada was commissioned by the Tautuku Trust to assess the current access road to the Cathedral Caves. The caves are in an isolated location off …

Waitaki District Council safety audits

ViaStrada was commissioned to undertake a series of post construction safety audits for Waitaki District Council. Three audits were carried out: two …

Canterbury Regional Cycling Network Development

ViaStrada conducted a desktop analysis using GIS to propose a regional cycle network for Canterbury. This network, and the accompanying discussion …

SH7 and Fairhall Road intersection design, West Coast

SH7 and Fairhall Road intersection design for the Kaiata industrial park. This required a specialist intersection design catering for heavy commercial …

Audit methodology for Canterbury regional cycle network

Environment Canterbury (ECan) is developing a regional cycle network plan. ViaStrada staff developed an audit methodology, enabling alternative …

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 …

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 …