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Transport Engineering Services

We help clients create holistic transport solutions and reliable multi-modal infrastructure systems which reduce the cost of living, support inter-community and social mobility, bolster economic diversification, and ensure effective whole-of-life resource development for communities.

Proudly working with New Zealand's Councils, and Transport Authorities

Our client-centric approach considers the full asset lifecycle from front-end planning, environmental assessments, design, and operation, through to the renewal to drive outcomes for our clients and their customers in the communities we serve.

WSP's global reach allows us to draw on international transport experts to help bring different ideas to our clients in Aotearoa.

Our NZ teams cover consultancy, engineering, and research, enabling us to bring confidence and innovative approaches to transport projects that serve our local communities.

Our planning and urban design teams can articulate policy initiatives and long-term vision for the needs of the end user. We also have considerable experience in policy development, statutory planning, feasibility studies, and growth strategies.

ACTIVE TRANSPORT, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORT

What if we designed for people instead of cars?

At WSP, we are dedicated to designing and constructing dependable and convenient active transportation facilities that promote and support healthy and active lifestyles.

From conceptual network planning to detailed facility design and implementation, WSP’s multidisciplinary approach helps in creating healthy and sustainable communities through innovative and effective transportation solutions, as well as complete street planning and design. Benefits associated with efficient Active Transportation networks include:

Minimising capital expenditures for roads and parking
Improving travel efficiency Reducing climate-change related emissions
Supporting the use of public transport
Increasing the overall sense of community
Improving general health and promoting an active lifestyle

WSP Active Transport Solutions

Active and Multi-Modal Solutions in Aotearoa

Let's Get Wellington Moving

The delivery of this project will transform travel behaviours and touch almost everyone living or commuting in or out of the city.

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Christchurch Major Cycle Routes

This project encourages people to see cycling as a viable transport option to get around the city and provide safe cycle routes for all ages and abilities.

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Safety interventions for transport transformation

Read WSP's recent research on the interventions needed to encourage a shift towards active modes of transports.

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DECARBONISATION AND NET ZERO

What if we could design a greener, healthier, and more equitable world?

WSP guides our clients to find the right path to achieve their decarbonisation goals - while balancing their organisational needs and regulatory requirements.

We understand Aotearoa New Zealand's unique context and can help clients to uncover sustainable opportunities.

We are able to combine the expertise of our 550+ offices worldwide with our 40+ offices in Aotearoa; to help you measure, manage and build an actionable plan to reduce your emissions.

Our solutions for Decarbonisation

Future Ready 20-minute city

Download our whitepaper on how we can achieve the 20-minute city in Aotearoa.

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Future Ready Kerbside

Uber and WSP have partnered to release a Future Ready whitepaper.

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City Rail Link

Learn how we're reducing carbon production through digital engineering solutions.

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URBAN PLANNING AND TRANSIT-ORIENTATED DESIGN (TOD)

What if we could measure the success of a community by its sense of belonging?

We create active and connected communities with walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods. Our urban planning, landscape architecture, transit design, and infrastructure development experts help shape cities and towns around people, places, and their connections.

Here in Aotearoa, around 86% of our population live in cities – and this is projected to continue or increase. WSP is working with many of these cities to connect people and places via quality spaces where we can live, work, play and visit.

WSP Urban Design Solutions WSP TOD Solutions

More on urban design and TOD

Whanganui Urban Transportation Strategy

WSP worked with Whanganui District Council and Horizons Regional Council on an urban transport strategy that plans for an integrated approach to transport decision-making.

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Daldy Street and Halsey Street Redevelopment

This project helped to create a shared local identity for an iconic, high profile urban environment and to help showcase and unlock the amazing transformation of the Wynyard quarter.

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Avon River Precinct / Te Papa Ōtākaro

WSP is helping to recreate the heart of Christchurch with a space that will promote recreation, tourism, business growth, and central city living for residents and visitors alike.

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VISION ZERO AND ROAD SAFETY

What if we refused to accept that road fatalities are inevitable?

WSP's traffic engineering services prioritise road safety for municipal, regional, and transit clients.

Our experts provide solutions for traffic design issues, including spot improvements and signal timings, as well as full traffic design for large road projects in Aotearoa.

WSP Vision Zero Solutions

More on road safety and Vision Zero

A Vision Zero Approach to Road Safety

Vision Zero—a concept that embraces a transformative mindset and approach to making all roads safe

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Auckland Transport Road Safety Programme Business Case

Auckland Transport (AT) commissioned WSP to develop the Road Safety Programme Business Case.

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Evidence-Based Recommendations to Save Lives on Auckland's Roads

Technical Director, Fergus Tate recommends an evidence-based approach to improve road safety outcomes in Auckland.

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Videos

What if our commute time could be traded in for family time?

The sustainability benefits of a 20 Minute City in NZ

What if we could measure the success of a community by its sense of belonging?

5 Facts You Should Know About Vision Zero

Projects

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

He Ara Kotahi - Bridge and Pathway

The pathway that brings people together in Te Papa-i- Oea Palmerston North.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Transport Electric Bus Study

WSP was mandated by Auckland Transport (AT) and Vector to perform an electric bus power demand study for all Operator depots currently servicing Auckland’s public transportation.

Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington Mass Transit Independent Review

WSP carried out a viability assessment for Let's Get Wellington Moving to determine the steps needed to futureproof a route for a possible upgrade to light rail transit.

Auckland, New Zealand

Northern Busway Stations

WSP undertook Detailed Design of bus stations on the Northern Busway, including the architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines.

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway

Prioritising sensitive local ecology and stakeholder engagement leads to a groundbreaking new state highway across the Manawatū.

West Coast, New Zealand

Ahaura SH7 Bridge Hydraulic Modelling and Scour Mitigation

Waka Kotahi engaged WSP to progress the design of a new two-lane (SH7) bridge to be located between the existing SH7 Ahaura bridge and the Railway Bridge.

Auckland, New Zealand

City Rail Link

The City Rail Link (CRL) in Auckland is an infrastructure project constructing a 3.45km twin-tunnel underground rail link beneath the city centre. It will improve connectivity within the Auckland rail network, converting Britomart (Waitemata) into a through-station, reducing travel times, and alleviating congestion.

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Transport Road Safety Programme Business Case

Auckland Transport (AT) commissioned WSP to develop the Road Safety Programme Business Case in accordance with the NZ Transport Agency's Business Case Approach