Design & safety

We work with local and national clients to solve design problems involving intersections (including those with traffic signals and roundabouts) and corridors (including speed management), through to concept design, safety audits and peer review. We can provide analysis and provision for public transport, and sustainable active transport (walking and cycling). We offer a range of services to help property developers, architects, project managers and councils with transport aspects of development projects.

Projects

Karori Connections (Botanic Gardens) parking options safety review

ViaStrada conducted an independent safety assessment of several proposed options for adding car parking back in along a 400-metre uphill section of …
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Algona Road Shared Path Feasibility Study

Commissioned by Kingborough Council, ViaStrada delivered a Shared Path Feasibility Study for a proposed 3.2 km path linking Blackmans Bay and …
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Haven/Halifax business case and design review

The existing intersection of Haven Road and Halifax Street is currently controlled with a small diameter multi-lane roundabout. The adjacent land use …
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Thornton Road Realignment audits, Whakatāne

ViaStrada conducted the detailed design safety and post-construction audits of the Thornton Road re-alignment project. This was a short section of …
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Brew Moon resource consent

Brew Moon's success means an expansion is on the cards, triggering the need to apply for a resource consent amendment. ViaStrada provided the traffic …
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Wellington Transitional Cycleway audits

ViaStrada was commissioned by Wellington City Council to audit a series of transitional cycleway projects across Wellington. These projects included …
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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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New Plymouth Transport Choices

ViaStrada was commissioned by New Plymouth District Council to undertake cycling facilities scheme development and improvements for pedestrians and …
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Invercargill school speed limits

ViaStrada undertook comprehensive planning and design for variable speed limits at Invercargill schools, from local streets to state highways, helping …
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Kings Road liveable street, Paihia

Kings Road reimagined: following strong community feedback in 2023, a concept design was developed for Kings Road to create a safer, more attractive …
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Te Tirohanga Housing Project

ViaStrada provided expert advice on the Request for Information content, draft and final consent conditions for a large land development featuring …
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Christchurch East bus stop audits

ViaStrada undertook Scheme Design Safe System Audits for Christchurch City’s Linwood Bus Stop Improvements programmes, reviewing proposed bus stop …
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Northcote Road signals for Marian College

TSA on behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch contracted ViaStrada to produce a concept and detailed design for pedestrian improvements across …
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Whangārei Active Transport Wayfinding Network

Developing a clear and consistent wayfinding system for Whangārei's active transport network, this project combined best-practice signage principles …
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Whangārei Bike Hubs

ViaStrada was commissioned by WDC to scope, recommend, prioritise and design secure bike parking at various sites in Whangārei.
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Christchurch high risk corridor intersection prioritisation

Using multiple sets of data to create a large GIS database we determined the highest-risk arterial corridor intersections and identified which of …
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Northland Local Area Traffic Management and Speed Management Improvements (2020-2023)

Over several projects delivered between 2020 and 2023, ViaStrada visited towns across Northland and met with residents to understand their road safety …
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Twin Coast Cycle Trail Trust | Safety, Performance and Governance Improvements

A world-class trail is about more than just great scenery. ViaStrada worked with the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Trust to assess trail …
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National State Highway Speed Management Panel

Where should speed limits change — and why? ViaStrada helped answer that question as part of NZTA’s national panel reviewing speed limits across key …
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Lincoln Road bus priority

Axel Downard-Wilke was seconded to Christchurch City Council to lead the scheme design for a complex transport project on Lincoln Road. Balancing …
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Te Anau Park & Ride design

ViaStrada developed concept designs for a proposed Park and Ride facility at the gateway to Fiordland National Park near Te Anau. The project was …
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