ViaStrada in conjunction with NZ Transport Agency runs a series of industry training courses (fundamental and advanced) to introduce the principles of planning and design for cycling in New Zealand. The content of these training courses reflects NZTA's Cycling Network Guidance, which ViaStrada has been involved in developing and updating since 2016. We have also developed guidance for NZ Cycle Trails and rail crossings.
Cycle planning & design
Relevant Projects
Cycling Network Guidance (CNG): planning and design
ViaStrada and Abley Transportation Consultants were commissioned by the NZ Transport Agency to develop a national framework of guidance for planning and designing for cycling. This project came as a result of the NZ Cycling Safety Panel identifying a need for further guidance and was supported by industry feedback.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyPlanning & design for cycling - industry training
ViaStrada in conjunction with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) runs a series of training courses to introduce the principles of planning and design for cycling in New Zealand. The courses are aimed at anybody planning, designing or reviewing roads or other facilities used for cycling (and other micro-mobility devices). This includes planners, general roading engineers and road safety practitioners. Local body politicians, people involved in the health sector, students and cycling advocates can also attend the courses.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyCycle parking planning and design guide
ViaStrada staff augmented their extensive experience using and designing cycle parking with a literature review of European guidance, the Australian standard (which has substantial gaps), and the very lengthy Austroads guidance. Our project lead, John Lieswyn, was at that time a board member of Bikes Welcome, an NGO dedicated to improving cycle parking across New Zealand, and had been developing a best practice guide already.
Key Contact: John LieswynUniversity of Canterbury guest lectures
Since 2006, Axel Wilke has been a guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury for the Masters of Transportation course covering the following topics:
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeNZ Cycle Trail Design Guide
ViaStrada was the engineering advisor to the New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) project. We have developed a comprehensive design guide (about 100 pages) for trail designers and project developers.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeGuidelines for Pedestrian/Cycle Rail Crossings
KiwiRail and the New Zealand Transport Agency have led the development of a New Zealand design guide for pedestrian and cycle facilities at rail crossings, both alongside roadways and stand-alone. ViaStrada was commissioned to develop this guidance and worked with Stantec who were developing parallel new guidance on risk assessment of level crossings.
Key Contact: Glen KooreyStudy of signalised intersections and protected bike lanes
In 2016, the IPENZ Transportation Group committee granted their annual study award to Megan Fowler (ViaStrada). Megan's study focuses on ways of addressing the conflicting movements of bicyclists and motorists at signalised intersections involving protected bike lanes.Key Contact: Megan GregoryInterim separated pathway separators
ViaStrada was commissioned to undertake an investigation of possible separation devices for protected pathways that are intended to be "temporary" (i.e. a lifespan of 3 to 5 years before more substantive facilities are introduced). ViaStrada defined several criteria: temporary; level of service for people who cycle; attractive in appearance; and high value for money for ratepayers. A number of devices were identified and assessed according to these criteria, with recommendations and possible applications outlined in a report.
These devices included:
Key Contact: Axel Downard-WilkeAuckland Cycling Code of Practice
ViaStrada developed the cycling-related content for the region-wide Code of Practice, including a lexicon for cycling facility types. Documents from seven of the amalgamated local authorities were combined and updated, with rationalisation of different dimensions to reflect current best practices.
Key Contact: John LieswynReview of cycleway signs and markings
Review of all signs and markings relevant to cycling (official and unofficial) to determine whether current legislation and supporting traffic control devices meet the needs of road controlling authorities and road users. The report featured 22 legislative, policy and design recommendations on shared zones, shared lane markings ("sharrows"), coloured pavement and no-stopping lines.
Key Contact: Axel Downard-Wilke