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# Urban Connection

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/) - Road safety and traffic engineers delivering innovative and right sized transport engineering solutions across New Zealand for public and private sector clients
- [Contact](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/contact/) - Contact Us Home Contact Aaron Campion 021 583 803 aaron@urbanconnection.co.nz Tony Harrison 021 076 1022 tony@urbanconnection.co.nz Jonno Fletcher 021 148 2401 jonno@urbanconnection.co.nz First name * Last name * Email * Phone Message Get In Touch. Please contact us if you need information. We will be glad to help you! enquiries@urbanconnection.co.nz PO Box 8589 Havelock
- [Careers](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/careers/) - Career Opportunities Home Careers Our team are passionate about what they do. We believe in work-life balance, diversity, growing our people and having fun. Check out the photos below to get an insight into our culture and check out our current vacancies. Email careers@urbanconnection.co.nz if you are interested in an opportunity to join our growing
- [About](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/about/) - About Urban Connection Home About Urban Connection are a 100% employee-owned NZ based engineering consultancy with a strong local focus on transportation and management. We believe that strong communication and thorough understanding of the clients’ requirements are critical to tailoring our cost effective and innovative solutions. With a strong team of engineers across New Zealand,
- [Team](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/team/) - Team Home Team Meet the team Meet Our Expert Team At Urban Connection Limited (UCL), we pride ourselves on listening and understanding our clients’ needs so we can deliver cost effective and innovative solutions. Our team is made up of people with diverse experiences and rich knowledge which enables us to understand our clients better
- [Investigation & Reporting](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/investigation-reporting/) - Investigation & Reporting Home Capabilities Investigation & Reporting Identifying and Solving Problems Our team will work with you and your team to understand your challenges, goals and aspirations. Our ability to listen and work interactively with our clients has been highlighted in client feedback as one of our strengths which makes us stand out from
- [Design & Construction Management](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/design-construction-management/) - Design and Construction Management Home Capabilities Design & Construction Management Getting things designed and built Our team is experienced in undertaking designs from concept through to detailed design / construction status. We have experienced in state highways, local authority and private sector projects. These projects both urban and rural projects, including area wide treatments, seal
- [Capabilities](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/) - Capabilities Home Capabilities 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 Continue Reading >> Road Safety Engineering We are committed to the Road to Zero and use safe system practices to improve safety on our roads. From
- [Technology](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/technology/) - Technology Home Capabilities Technology Good Data and Analysis is Essential Technology is changing quickly. Our team is encouraged to identify and utilise new technology and use it to add value to our clients and allow them to make better informed decisions. Good data does not need to be expensive, and the benefit of good data
- [Road Safety Engineering](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/road-safety-engineering/) - Road Safety Engineering Home Capabilities Road Safety Engineering Vision Zero Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have a vision for an Aotearoa where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads. Zero is the only acceptable number. They aim to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 40% by 2030. Our team at Urban Connection
- [Transport Planning](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/transport-planning/) - Transport Planning Home Capabilities Transport Planning Transport Planning is Evolving Transport planning is about connecting people through land planning and transport connections. Historically there has been a strong focus on motor vehicles but now and in the future there is a focus on public transport, active modes (walking and cycling), addressing inequality (whether social or
- [Programme & Project Management](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/programme-project-management/) - Programme and Project Management Home Capabilities Programme & Project Management Getting runs on the board Ultimately the delivery of infrastructure relies on successful procurement, programme and project management, and management of construction. Our team has experience providing these services to both Local Authorities and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Procurement We have accredited procurement advisors
- [Traffic Engineering](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/capabilities/traffic-engineering/) - Traffic Engineering Home Capabilities Traffic Engineering How We Help We work with property developers, local authorities and Waka Kotahi to provide investigation and design services for traffic engineering projects. Our team is pragmatic and has skills and experience in traffic engineering, geometric design and construction management which results in fit for purpose solutions. Peer Reviews
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## Case Studies

- [Caroline Road / Frederick Street Roundabout](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/caroline-frederick-roundabout/) - Caroline Road / Frederick Street Roundabout Urban Connection was engaged in 2022 to undertake in investigation of the Caroline Road / Frederick Street intersection. This included UAV surveys for traffic counts, speed measurements and driver behaviour as well as fixed camera numberplate surveys to assess the origin-destination of the intersection users. A review of the
- [Te Mata Road / Mangateretere Road Roundabout](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/temata-mangateretere-roundabout/) - Te Mata Road / Mangateretere Road Roundabout Te Mata / Mangateretere Road Roundabout project is the conversion of a priority cross-roads intersection into a four-legged roundabout for Hastings District Council. The project involved the investigation and reporting (included tethered UAV traffic surveys for traffic counts and to identify road safety issues via AI tools), concept
- [Wellington Transport Operations Centre (WTOC) - AI Signal Optimisation](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/wellington-transport-operations-centre-wtoc-ai-signal-optimisation/) - Wellington Transport Operations Centre (WTOC) – AI Signal Optimisation The SH59 Grays Road safety assessment forms part of a review by the Wellington Traffic Operations Centre (WTOC) into the strategies for validating and enhancing safety and efficiency at the SH59 and Grays Road intersection, in Plimmerton. Given the significant decline in traffic flows (approximately 75%)
- [SH38 Wairoa to Murupara](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/sh38-wairoa-to-murupara/) - SH38 Wairoa to Murupara This project is one of many Business Cases undertaken by UCL. Of particular importance, was this project was multi-disciplined, with UCL bringing a strong principal level team to deliver. UCL were highly regarded for streamlining the business case process, showcasing our ability to scale the business case process where necessary to
- [SH3 Glenview Bus Hub Concepts and Detailed Design Phases](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/sh3-glenview-bus-hub-concepts-and-detailed-design-phases/) - SH3 Glenview Bus Hub Concepts and Detailed Design Phases Urban Connection was engaged in 2020 to undertake the investigation and development of concepts for the SH3 Glenview Bus Hub which included shared paths, on-road cycle facilities, a signalised pedestrian crossing and public transport facilities. The hub has new on- and off-road cycle path facilities and
- [SH1 East Taupo Arterial Stage 3 Safety Improvements](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/sh1-east-taupo-arterial-stage-3-safety-improvements/) - SH1 East Taupo Arterial Stage 3 Safety Improvements SH1 ETA Stage 3 was a SIP Acceleration Project, with a key deadline to commence construction in January 2024. UCL was awarded the detailed design for this 5km seal widening and wire rope median barrier project in September 2023 and delivered the detailed design 23 November and
- [UAV Rural Curve Study](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/uav-rural-curve-study/) - UAV Rural Curve Study UCL were engaged to undertake an assessment of a rural state highway curve for Waka Kotahi. UCL were selected because of our unique ability to undertake a 4 hour UAV survey of the curve with our tethered UAV / drone; and our ability to provide alternative data insights which cannot be
- [Westside Healthcare ITA](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/westside-health-ita/) - Westside Healthcare ITA In 2019 UCL prepared the Integrated Transport Assessment for this $70m 10,000m2 private medical centre in Hastings. The scope included drone surveys, trip generation assessment, assessment of impact on adjacent intersections, assessment of parking, vehicle tracking for the internal layout, interfaces with the adjacent roading network and recommendations for mitigation of effects. Our
- [SH43 Single Stage Detailed Business Case](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/sh43-single-stage-detailed-business-case/) - 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 business case as part of the Provincial Growth Fund. The business case was required to be delivered on an
- [SH51 / Napier Road Roundabout Performance Modelling](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/sh51-napier-road-roundabout-performance-modelling/) - 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 markings, near misses and testing of different lane configurations were key aspects of the investigation. We quickly identified
- [Speed Management Panel](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/speed-management-panel/) - Speed Management Panel UCL were appointed to the Central and Southern Regions of the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Speed Management Panel in 2020. The Speed Management Panel forms an important part of Waka Kotahi’s commitment to the national road safety strategy, by addressing issues of speed and reducing deaths and serious injury on New
- [Tairāwhiti Safety Audit Programme](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/tairawhiti-safety-audit-programme/) - Tairāwhiti Safety Audit Programme Connecting Tairāwhiti is a programme of construction projects across the northern Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti regions designed to make the regions’ roads more resilient and safer for drivers. The programme includes passing opportunities, mobile phone lay-bys and resilience projects. Within the Connecting Tairāwhiti programme is a package of works called the
- [High Risk Intersection Assessment - SH2 & SH35 Gisborne](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/case-studies/high-risk-intersection-assessment-sh2-sh35-gisborne/) - High Risk Intersection Assessment – SH2 & SH35 Gisborne Waka Kotahi wished to develop a prioritised intersection safety programme across the Gisborne State Highway network, which would reflect the level of risk presented by each individual intersection. The programme would also provide the recommended safety interventions for the highest risk intersections and identify ‘quick wins’

## Portfolios Categories

- [Road Safety](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/road-safety/)
- [Traffic Engineering](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/traffic-engineering/)
- [Investigation and Reporting](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/investigation-reporting/)
- [Transportation Planning](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/transportation-planning/)
- [Technology](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/technology/)
- [Transport Design](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/transport-design/)
- [Business Case / Investment Case](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/business-case-investment-case/)
- [AI Technology](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/ai-technology/)
- [UAV Technology](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/uav-technology/)
- [Benefit Realisation](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/benefit-realisation/)
- [Detailed Design](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/detailed-design/)
- [MSQA](https://www.urbanconnection.co.nz/portfolio-category/msqa/)