2021-06-08 Services & Organisation Committee Meeting Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA     8 JUNE 2021




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      8 JUNE 2021

                Operational effectiveness:
                The roadside digital information boards have been used for a number of years now with many of the
                operational issues resolved for example the boards divert to night mode after sunset.
                Data obtained:

                Nil data for VMS.

                Feedback:

                Approximately 52% of survey respondents indicated that the roadside digital information boards
                helped to inform their travel choices. This is a significant increase from previous years. (Only 18%
                said no, 19% were unaware of the boards, and 11% - not applicable).
                Value for money:
                Transition to the Go Noosa App platform would be more cost effective than the roadside digitalboards
                however as indicated by the survey respondents the boards provide a reasonable method to
                message new visitors.
                It is not known if static signage would have the same effect but this would be a cheaper option than
                digital boards with greater flexibility regarding the location of signage.
                Areas for improvement:

                °    The exact location of the boards is determined by available power supply. Some dynamic
                     content (intervention messaging) would be better suited to positions closer to last intervention
                     opportunities and at car parking entrances.
                °    Testing and upgrades to the App to be performed well in advance of “go live date”
                °     Determine most effective images to display on digital roadside boards due to limited amount
                     of information able to be read by passing motorists.
                e     Investigate if static signage is as effective as the digital information boards
                5:    Initiative - Traffic Control & Wayfinding
                A traffic management plan was prepared to control and formalise traffic movements in sequences of
                priority to improve pedestrian safety, prioritise bus movements, facilitate bus access in and out of
                the Noosa Heads Bus Interchange as well as improve traffic flow and reduce queue length in the
                Noosa Heads precinct.
                Wayfinding signage in and around the Hastings Street precinct was used to highlight various beach
                access opportunities and to encourage pedestrians to use the walkway adjacent to Emerald Noosa
                when alighting at the bus stop.
                Operational effectiveness:
                The traffic control prioritised bus movements and pedestrian safety as well as the flow of traffic in
                the Noosa Heads precinct. Marshals were engaged to assist the traffic controllers with pedestrian
                movements on Noosa Parade and Noosa Drive.

                Due to safety regulations traffic controllers are required to wear high visibility clothing. In order to
                create a festive atmosphere, traffic controllers wore tropical themed hats and flower leis.
                Traffic controllers also underwent an online Go Noosa familiarisation and customer service induction.

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