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STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION FOCUSED ADVISORS

Traffic Impact Assessments, Safe System Audits and transport engineering across New Zealand

We help New Zealand's public and private sector deliver safer, better-connected infrastructure, from the first business case to the final build

our capabilities

We provide expert advice in the following areas

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Traffic Impact Assessments & Integrated Transport Assessment NZ

Traffic Impact Assessments and Integrated Transport Assessments for resource consent, plan changes and Fast-track applications, right-sized to what your council actually requires.
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Road Safety Audits & Safe System Audits

Independent Road Safety Audits and Safe System Audits at every design stage, plus Safe System Assessments for business cases. Senior-led and evidence-based.
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Investigation & Reporting

We listen to our clients and are openminded to what the solution may be. Our solutions are right sized, evidence based and pragmatic
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Technology

AI-driven road safety analysis, tethered UAV survey, big-data spatial analytics and real-time Google mobility data – UCL is one of the few NZ consultancies bringing this combination in-house, turning raw data into evidence that stands up in a business case
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Design & Construction Management

We take projects from consented design through to construction delivery — managing risk, sequencing works, and keeping contractors, councils and funders aligned so the project on the ground matches the business case that was approved. We do a range of projects including private sector land development, resilience / emergency works repairs, Area Wide Pavement Treatments, roundabouts and traffic signalised intersection
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Transport Planning

Our transport planning solutions are tailored for an evolving eco-friendly network to deliver pragmatic strategic solutions to positively influence future policies, goals, and investments in a collaborative manner with our Private, Local Council & Government clients
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Programme & Project Management

From procurement and tender evaluation through to programme and construction delivery, our accredited advisors keep council and NZTA projects moving.
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We work with you, not for you

We've been on both sides of the project, so we know what matters

Key to delivering results for our client’s is our ability to listen and understand their objectives and challenges.

We are passionate about what we do, and will challenge your thinking to fully understand the constraints and actively work with you to deliver effective solutions.

Our team has experience from strategic plans right through to post implementation monitoring, as well as client side and contractor experience to complement our many years in the consulting and advisory space.

The number one thing our clients like about us is the experience of working with us, we make delivery simple and fun.

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Case Studies

Single-lane tunnel and rock cutting on SH43, the Forgotten World Highway

SH43 Single Stage Detailed Business Case

SH43, commonly known as the ‘Forgotten World Highway, is approximately 150km in length connecting the Taranaki and Ruapehu Regions. Urban Connection was directly appointed to prepare a single stage detailed
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SH51 / Napier Road Roundabout Performance Modelling

Our team was engaged to assess the efficiency and safety performance of this 5 legged dual lane roundabout. An understanding of entry and departure lanes, lane discipline, compliance with lane
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