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Traffic Engineering

 
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Banks Peninsula Data Collection

Project Objective: 
Record existing traffic control devices

The Christchurch City Council now has a record of all the markings and signs on the Peninsula. All traffic control devices requiring a Council resolution have now gone through the correct legislative process. The signs and markings are scheduled in the RAMM database with the respective resolution. The signs were photographed and the condition noted for the maintenance team.

Key Contact: 
Warren Lloyd
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Client: 
Christchurch City Council
Location: 
Banks Peninsula
Deliverable: 
RAMM data, Council resolutions, photos
Project Status: 
Completed

Clarence Street and Dilworth Street traffic signals

Project Objective: 
To scheme design, consult and provide final design plans

As part of the Westfield expansion of Riccarton Mall, the intersection of Clarence Street and Dilworth Street was converted from a give way intersection to traffic signals. ViaStrada was commissioned by Westfield to design the new layout, undertake the community consultation and prepare final design plans for construction. Finalising the layout required working closely with the Christchurch City Council, the traffic signals contractor and the client. The new intersection with traffic signals was constructed in June 2009.

Key Contact: 
Jeanette Ward
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Client: 
Westfields
Location: 
Christchurch
Deliverable: 
Final design plans
Project Status: 
Complete

Rail Trail traffic counting

Project Objective: 
To determine the cycle AADT of the two existing sections of the Little River Rail Trail

Cyclists on Little River Rail TrailCyclists on Little River Rail TrailViaStrada undertook and analysed counts of cycle traffic on the two existing sections of the Little River Rail Trail - between Prebbleton (on the south-western edge of Christchurch) and Lincoln; and between Motukarara and Little River (on Banks Peninsula, halfway to Akaroa). This was done on behalf of the Christchurch City and Selwyn District councils. 

We estimated the yearly use of the Birchs Road site to be 42,700 cyclists. For the Motukarara to Little River section of the rail trail the annual use was estimated to be 10,200 cyclists.

 

 

 

Key Contact: 
Andrew Macbeth
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Client: 
Christchurch City Council and Selwyn District Council
Location: 
Christchurch City and Selwyn District
Deliverable: 
Report outlining methodology and results
Project Status: 
Completed June 2008

Hornby to Prebbleton Rail Trail

Project Objective: 
Design Section of Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail

ViaStrada was engaged by Christchurch City Council to undertake the scheme design of the Hornby to Prebbleton part of the Christchurch to Little River Rail Trail. This followed on from our office undertaking the feasibility study for this section.

Key Contact: 
Warren Lloyd
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Client: 
Christchurch City Council
Location: 
Hornby to Prebbleton
Deliverable: 
Scheme plans and report
Project Status: 
Project built

Selwyn Cycling and Walking Paths

Project Objective: 
To assess the feasibility of seven walking and cycling infrastructure projects for Selwyn District Council

Existing Rolleston pathExisting Rolleston pathJeanette, Megan and Andrew have recently undertaken feasibility assessments of seven walking and cycling infrastructure projects for Selwyn District Council. The projects included six shared off-road paths and opportunities to improve the Leeston Road bridge. We developed scheme plans for each of the projects and used these to estimate costs of construction and maintenance. We also predicted the demand for the facilities and calculated the value of expected benefits.

Key Contact: 
Andrew Macbeth
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Client: 
Selwyn District Council
Location: 
Rolleston
Deliverable: 
Feasibility assessment report
Project Status: 
Draft