Transport research

Transport systems and technologies are constantly changing, which requires us to better understand the effects of these changes on society and the environment. Such investigations may require a combination of literature reviews, field surveys, modelling, and data analysis.

We regularly carry out transport research, think-pieces, and policy guidance for national agencies, local councils, and other clients, and regularly publish and present our findings to industry (including many award-winning papers).

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Projects

Mode shift impacts on safety

ViaStrada was commissioned by NZTA to undertake research on the overall safety impacts of mode shift away from private motorised vehicles to whole …

Costs of road transport "accidents"

ViaStrada delivered a working paper summarising the methodology and calculations to derive estimates of the Total (Social) Costs, Average Costs, …

Cycling Demand Model

ViaStrada and WSP developed a GIS and spreadsheet based cycling demand model with an accuracy that is an order of magnitude better than the existing …

Infrastructure for quick-build cycleways

Waka Kotahi commissioned ViaStrada to undertake research on quick-build (interim) cycleway infrastructure. This research note provides information …

Cycle safety at Blenheim roundabouts

ViaStrada was commissioned by the NZTA to identify up to five intersections with the highest recorded crashes, investigate causal factors and propose …

Regulations and safety for electric bicycles and other low-powered vehicles

E-bikes and e-scooters (collectively, “micromobility”) are transforming our world. They are outselling electric cars – but our street design and …

Study of signalised intersections and protected bike lanes

In 2016, the IPENZ Transportation Group committee granted their annual study award to two members, Megan Fowler (ViaStrada) and Claire Graham …

NSW Fatigue-related rural road crashes & solutions

Transport for New South Wales commissioned ViaStrada to create a benefit-cost analysis tool that assesses measures that prevent fatigue-related road …

Cycle lane separators

ViaStrada has been commissioned by VicRoads (the state roading authority of Victoria, Australia) to undertake research on physical bicycle lane …

Red light camera pilot evaluation report peer review

ViaStrada was commissioned by Auckland Transport to edit and review a red light camera pilot evaluation draft report and provide an international …

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 …

Central city pedestrian Level of Service

Christchurch City Council commissioned an investigation into ways of improving pedestrian level of service (LOS) at traffic signals in the central …

Safe Routes to School evaluation

ViaStrada was commissioned by Auckland Transport to conduct a crash analysis of pedestrian and cyclist crashes for the five years prior and three …

Christchurch City goes green

The objective of this project was to suggest whether Christchurch City Council (CCC) should continue its use of red coloured surfacing or change to …

Shared use path width investigations

ViaStrada has undertaken significant research and tool development on behalf of VicRoads (Victoria, Australia) to determine appropriate shared use …

Transport network optimisation think-piece

ViaStrada undertook research both domestically and overseas to produce a major discussion document for the New Zealand Transport Agency.The "think …

NZTA continuous cycle counting research

ViaStrada researched continuous cycle counting technology for the New Zealand Transport Agency. The research report is now available. By "continuous" …

Cycle counting in NZ

This project consisted of two components:1) an internet-based survey of road controlling authorities (RCAs) and regional councils about their …

Cycling AADT tool for Auckland Region

ViaStrada was engaged by ARTA to develop a tool to convert short-term manual cycle counts to "annual average daily traffic" estimates of cycle traffic …

Central City loading zone review, Christchurch

Within the 4 Avenues (Central City) of Christchurch there are a considerable number of loading zones and short term parking restrictions. The City …

Transport energy risk research, Christchurch

A University of Canterbury research team (Susan Krumdieck, Andre Dantas and Shannon Page) commissioned Traffix (now ViaStrada) for the peer review …