If you’ve ever driven over rumble strips, you’ll know how well they engage the senses. The rhythmic drumming and vibrations are unmissable. Just as well. Technically known as Audio Tactile Profiled Marking (ATPMs), the little plastic ribs alert motorists when they drift from their lane.

Just-published research from WSP estimates that 3.4 percent of people who drive on Auckland's roads between 10pm and 2am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday mornings are over the drink driving limit. On Auckland's less-travelled roads the number is around fifteen percent. Research manager for road safety Bill Frith explains how the numbers were crunched and what needs to happen to reduce the incidence of drink driving.

As the country gears up for one of its busiest ever summer holiday and road works seasons, WSP road safety experts are urging motorists to exercise caution and stick to crucial safety measures.

A project charting Aotearoa New Zealand's vast transportation network has reached a major milestone. Over 300,000 kilometres of roads, footpaths, tracks, and trails have now been included in a cutting-edge digital Network Model.

Greater Wellington has announced WSP as its procurement partner for the purchase of Lower North Island hybrid trains today.

Nestled deep in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most challenging road resilience programmes, a sophisticated network of sensors is playing a crucial role in site safety. Developed by WSP for client Waka Kotahi, these high-tech devices tirelessly detect ground movement - safeguarding workers fixing slips in the Maungataniwha Range.

WSP asset management and digital experts are working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to transform Aotearoa New Zealand's transport sector with a comprehensive digital model of the country's travel networks.

WSP researchers have today launched an online survey to gather information on people's experiences accessing and progressing through Aotearoa New Zealand’s driver licensing system.

In an innovative way of tackling the issue of slippery roads, WSP traffic engineers have trialled a rain-activated electronic sign on a stretch of State Highway 2 between Waihi and Moffat Roads. The trial, funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, aims to improve road safety by alerting drivers to the presence of slippery conditions.

As passengers on the Kāpiti rail line north of Wellington admire the view from their carriages, they may not be aware that the line's steep coastal cliffs are now under constant real-time monitoring for potential slips - no matter the weather.

With two major Wellington landslide and rockfall projects having just been completed, we caught up with Service Line Leader for Risk & Resilience Greg Cook to learn how WSP’s geotechnical specialists work with clients to repair unstable slopes and prevent others from failing in future.

Last year, it won an incredible three IPWEA NZ (Institute of Public Work Engineering) Awards. Now, those involved in the design and build of Northland's recently commissioned Tokatoka Bridge have come together to celebrate the project’s success.