SIDRA INTERSECTION is powerful software developed in Australia by SIDRA SOLUTIONS and used commonly in NZ for the design and evaluation of individual intersections and networks of intersections.
SIDRA TRIP, another product by SIDRA SOLUTIONS, is designed for vehicle trip assessment using supplied road data. Outputs include Speed, Operating/User Cost, Fuel Consumption, Emissions, and Noise.
ViaStrada provide technical expertise, industry training, sales, and other SIDRA support to NZ users.
Since 2006, Axel Wilke has been a guest lecturer at the University of Canterbury for the Masters of Transportation course covering the following topics:
Meeanee Road and the northern leg of Guppy Road are designated arterials, with the southern leg of Guppy being a secondary collector. The existing signalised intersection has been in place since at least 2009 while major land use and transportation developments such as the new dual roundabout SH50 expressway interchange have been implemented in the area. Both of the two west approach lanes are shared through and turn lanes, which can create capacity and safety issues (including sight lines to oncoming traffic).
ViaStrada was engaged by the NZ Transport Agency to assess the impact of a proposed new subdivision on the existing local road network. The scope of the assessment included: visit to the site with NZTA staff, SIDRA modelling of the existing local road network and State Highway 6 intersections with traffic generated by the proposed subdivision. An assessment report on the ability of the local road network, including its intersections with SH6, to accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed Wakapuaka subdivision.
ViaStrada was commissioned by Christchurch International Airport Ltd to conduct a review of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Ron Guthrey Drive and two new roads, which would form part of the new Dakota Park development precinct at the airport. The development will provide a high standard of accommodation for warehousing, logistics industries and other businesses.
The objective of the review was to determine if the land required for the proposed roundabout was appropriate and whether the proposed design was safe and had capacity for the future.
ViaStrada staff are the only authorised agents for delivering SIDRA INTERSECTION training courses in NZ. The courses run by the software developer Akcelik and Associates receive a very high rating. ViaStrada is proud to have so far received the same positive results.
