We have developed and reviewed various strategic plans covering areas like transport investment, sustainable and active transport, road safety, and speed management. We have also investigated transport policy issues for central and local Government agencies and helped them to consider improved policies and practices.
Planning & policy
Relevant Projects
Napier active transport network planning
Project work included design advice for the Napier to Hastings intercity cycleway (February 2017). This included rural road safety advice on speed management, shoulders, and delineation for Marewa, Westminster and Sandy roads.
Key Contact: John LieswynInvestigating road user rules for people walking and cycling
The NZ Transport Agency engaged MWH (Stantec) and ViaStrada to investigate options for amendments to several road user rules affecting walking and cycling, particularly near intersections. This complements the Transport Agency’s development of updated network planning and design guidance.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyPalmerston Nth Bikes in Schools review
The Palmerston North City Council has implemented Bikes in Schools (BiS) at six local schools. Typically, a BiS programme includes a circuit track, skills track and pump track on site at school, together with sufficient bikes and helmets for classes to use them for different activities.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyHastings District school travel plans
ViaStrada's John Lieswyn led the development of travel plans for nine primary and high schools within the Hastings District, and assisted the Hastings District Council with their own workplace travel plan. The project formed part of HDC's iWay programme, which aims to tackle declining rates of walking and cycling with carefully planned, sustained investment in walking and cycling.
Key Contact: John LieswynSelwyn District plan review
The Selwyn District Council (SDC) proposes to revise the District Plan's transport provisions to ensure they reflect the strategic direction of Council. Recent updates and amendments to national and regional policy documents will also be reviewed. The Plan Change is also influenced by other factors:
Key Contact: Warren LloydCathedral Square signage
Did you know that the Christchurch City Plan requires resource consent for any new outdoor advertising on buildings that adjoin Important Open Spaces, such as Cathedral Square, the Avon River, Latimer Square, Victoria Square, Worcester Street, Cashel Mall and various other parts of the CBD?
Key Contact: Warren LloydWestfield Riccarton billboard
ViaStrada recently obtained resource consent for a 36m2 advertising billboard at Westfield Riccarton. Our involvment included the preparation of the initial resource consent application, preparation of expert evidence and attendance at a Council hearing.
We continue to be involved in a range of resource consent applications for outdoor advertising - including tenant and billboard signage. For further information about this project, contact Jeremy Phillips on (03) 943 0830, or our office now.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeStandardised approach to RoNS in Christchurch
After extensive planning, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has begun construction of a nine-year, $700M+ series of projects, the Christchurch Roads of National Significance (RoNS).
Key Contact: Warren LloydChristchurch automatic cycle counting programme
Andrew, Jeanette and Megan have developed an automatic cycle counting programme for Christchurch City Council (CCC). The project identifies approximate site locations, counter types, time frames and indicative costs.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeTaupo District Walking and Cycling Strategy
Walking and cycling are popular forms of recreation within the Taupo District due to the many events, temperate climate, and mostly gentle topography. Events encourage locals to take up cycling or walking as a sport or recreational activity and are important generators of business and tourism. However, most transportation is done by car. A strategy which sets the Council's strategic direction for recreation, tourism and transport is considered a key planning document to assist in achieving a "Walking and Cycling Friendly District".
Key Contact: Warren Lloyd