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ViaStrada

Name: ViaStrada
Address: Level 1/284 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, NZ
Telephone: +64212262929

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ViaStrada Ltd is a transportation engineering and planning consultancy based in Christchurch.

We have nationally-recognised expertise in traffic signal and roundabout design, road safety, speed management, transportation policy and legislation, walking and cycling, design audits, public transport planning, and industry guidelines & training.

27/10/2026

Can the way our cities are developed lock some people and places into higher transport energy requirements just to maintain everyday access?

That's the challenge being explored by Ricky Doddy Sianturi's PhD research, undertaken in partnership with the University of Otago and supported by ViaStrada Ltd. 🌏⚡🚶‍♀️🚌

The research examines how land-use patterns and transport systems shape the transport energy required to achieve accessibility, with a focus on how these energy requirements are distributed across places and population groups.

Using Greater Christchurch as a case study, the project aims to develop novel energy-based accessibility metrics, analytical models, and practical evaluation tools that help planners assess the energy, accessibility, and equity impacts of future transport and land-use decisions.

We're excited to support research that contributes to more sustainable, resilient, and equitable transport outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read the full article here: https://viastrada.nz/news/transport-energy-and-equity-rethinking-how-we-measure-accessibility

20/10/2026

Today, the team joined Glen Koorey for a dry run of two presentations he'll be delivering at the Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) 2026 Conference in Sydney next week.

Glen will be contributing to three sessions during the conference:

🔹Rural Road Safety Network Workshop – Useful Safety Tools
📅 Monday 26 October

🔹Modelling Safety and Mode Shift Impacts of Speed Management
📅 Tuesday 27 October

🔹Driver Competency and Knowledge Over Time
📅 Thursday 29 October, presented with Sam Wrightson of Mackie Research

It's always valuable to get colleagues together for a practice run before presenting to an industry audience. We're looking forward to sharing research, insights, and practical tools with road safety professionals from across Australasia. https://australasianroadsafetyconference.com.au/program/

Safe travels, Glen and Sam, and all the best for a successful conference.

18/10/2026

At ViaStrada, ongoing professional development is essential to maintaining industry best practice and ensuring we continue to provide clients with the highest standard of technical advice.

Last week, Glen Koorey attended the KiwiRail Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessment (LCSIA) Practitioner Course, building on his existing experience, previous specialist training, and practical project work involving level crossing safety.

The course provides practitioners with the latest guidance on applying Safe System principles and risk assessment methodologies under the updated Level Crossing Risk Management Guide. It also supports the industry accreditation requirements that underpin work involving level crossings, including safety audits, crossing upgrades, and Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessments.

As rail infrastructure, active transport networks, and new developments become increasingly interconnected, maintaining current knowledge and accreditation is essential. Continuing professional development ensures our team remains well equipped to help clients navigate rail safety requirements and deliver safer outcomes for all road, rail, walking and cycling users. This capability is further strengthened by ViaStrada's longstanding involvement in rail crossing safety, including the development of the KiwiRail Level Crossing Risk Assessment Guide and the Guidelines for Pedestrian and Cycle Rail Crossings.

Read more about these projects:
🚂 https://viastrada.nz/project/2018/kiwirail-level-crossing-risk-assessment-guide
🚂 https://viastrada.nz/project/2017/guidelines-pedestriancycle-rail-crossings

14/10/2026

Next week, our Director and Principal Transportation Planner, John Lieswyn, will be heading to Perth for the World Trails Network Conference 2026. 🌿

Speaking in the 'Equity of Access on Trails' session on Tuesday 20 October, John will share lessons from a project assessing accessibility across more than 50 Department of Conservation (DOC) trail and campground experiences throughout New Zealand. The presentation highlights practical ways to improve access, reduce barriers, and help more people enjoy the outdoors. 🌳

If you're attending the conference, he'd love to see you there.

https://worldtrailsconference.org/

Find out more about the related project here: https://viastrada.nz/project/2026/doc-accessibility-audits

04/10/2026

We're pleased to share that ViaStrada Director John Lieswyn is kicking off the new Trafinz Learn @ Lunch series this Thursday, 8 October, at 12:30 pm.

John will be discussing Speed Humps, Raised Safety Platforms and Safer Streets: What Works, Where, and Why - exploring the evidence behind these often-debated road safety treatments and sharing practical insights for local authorities and practitioners.

The Learn @ Lunch series is a fantastic initiative that creates space for knowledge sharing, discussion, and connection across the transport sector. If you're involved in transport planning, road safety, urban design, or street management, we'd encourage you to join the conversation.

Link to register: https://harding.eventsair.com/learnatlunch/registration/Site/Register

28/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ Biketober kicks off on 1 October with a presentation by Glen Koorey on Sustainable Transport Insights from Europe. Join us at Little Andromeda Theatre from 5pm for an engaging look at lessons and ideas from overseas. Hosted by Spokes Canterbury, all are welcome to attend.

https://biketoberchch.nz/event/speaker-series-1/

24/09/2026

It was fantastic to see the discussion Megan's presentation on our new white paper, Left-Turn Treatments at Signalised Intersections, generated at SNUG. The session sparked significant interest, with a highly engaged audience, plenty of questions, and enthusiastic feedback throughout the conference.

The paper challenges conventional thinking around slip lanes and explores how left-turn treatments can better balance efficiency, safety, and network performance. We're particularly encouraged by the interest in taking the conversation further, including discussions about future research opportunities. Congratulations to Megan Gregory on an outstanding presentation and to everyone involved in developing this important piece of work.

Read the white paper here: https://viastrada.nz/publication/left-turn-treatments-signalised-intersections

21/09/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲🚌 Today is World Car Free Day - a reminder that even small changes in how we travel can make a difference. Whether it's walking, cycling, carpooling, or catching public transport, every trip taken without a car helps create healthier, more connected communities.

16/09/2026

📢 Heading to the SNUG Workshop next week in Wellington?

Be sure to catch Megan Gregory and Axel Downard-Wilke as they deliver two presentations:

1) Stops and Goes; the next generation - a summary of the recent updates to an important industry guidance document; and

2) Left turn treatments at signalised intersections - a safety review comparing slip lanes and conventional signalised left turns.

🚦🚶‍♀️ See you there! 🚴‍♂️🚌

https://snug.org.nz/snug-2026-harbourside-function-centre-wellington/

14/09/2026

We're excited to see the draft Ōtepoti Pathways Strategy now open for public consultation.

ViaStrada worked alongside Kylie and the team at Stantec as lead authors of the draft strategy and Programme Business Case, helping shape a long-term vision for safer, more accessible walking, cycling, and wheeling across Dunedin.

It's been a true collaborative effort, with Dunedin City Council staff and other specialist consultants contributing as the project developed. We encourage everyone interested in the future of transport in Ōtepoti to have their say.

Consultation is open until 16 October. Visit: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on

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Find out more about the project here: https://viastrada.nz/project/2024/dunedin-otepoti-pathways-network-programme

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Level 1/284 Kilmore Street
Christchurch

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+64212262929

Website

http://viastrada.co.nz/about

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