We have undertaken many different investigations to understand the implications of changing transport systems and facilities or from introducing new technologies or infrastructure. We share the findings of these studies in various publications and presentations, and many of them result in changes to industry practices, guidelines, and legislation.
Research & trials
Relevant Projects
Cycle counting in NZ
This project consisted of two components:
- an internet-based survey of road controlling authorities (RCAs) and regional councils about their experience and interest in counting cycle traffic, either manually or automatically, and
- a literature review of traffic-counting technology able to detect and monitor cycle traffic on a continuous basis.
The survey of councils and Transit offices found that:
About half of the RCAs and regional councils that responded to the survey have counted cycle traffic in recent years:
Key Contact: Axel Downard-Wilke
Cycle network planning, Melbourne
This study built on previous work by ViaStrada with assistance at different stages by Beca and MWH. The premise is that a cycle route provides a certain level of service to potential users if it lies within a certain distance of them, whether they be residents at their homes, school or university students at their schools or people at work. Cycle routes should be provided first in areas of highest "demographic density" to achieve the "best bang for the buck".
Key Contact: Axel Downard-Wilke