2021-08-10 P&E Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Climate Change Response Plan

          Noosa Shire Council



    Council’s fleet emissions are less than 2% of total Council emissions. Transitioning Council’s fleet
    to zero-emissions vehicles where fit-for purpose demonstrates leadership to the community but has
    an insignificant impact on Council’s overall emissions. Also needed is ongoing behaviour change
    programs aimed at encouraging staff to walk, cycle, use public transport, scooter and carpool to
    work by promoting the multiple health and environmental benefits.


    Strategic Priorities
    The following strategic priorities are identified for Sustainable Transport:
    4.1	Accelerate public and active transport infrastructure investment and
         community usage through the implementation of Council’s Transport
         Strategy and Walking and Cycling Plan.
    4.2	Transition Council and the community to sustainable transport use and zero-emissions vehicles.
    Specific actions for implementation through this Climate Change Response Plan are identified in the
    Summary of Actions.


    Targets
    By 2026, electric vehicle charging stations will be installed at all major
    Noosa destinations to support the transition to EVs
    By 2026, public transport services in Noosa have improved and meets
    minimum standards from the Transport Operations Act.


    Metrics
    ·     % modal shift to walking and cycling in key urban areas and in hinterland towns
    ·     % increase of children walking and riding to school and using school buses
    ·	% increase in electric micro-mobility devices/e-wheeling devices (e-bikes,
       e-scooter, e-skateboards etc.) in use by residents and visitors
    ·     % increase in public transport use
    ·     % increase in electric vehicle ownership
    ·     kms of sealed cycling and walking pathways
    ·     Number of staff that participate in walk/cycle-to-work day
    ·     Number of EV charging stations in Noosa Shire for vehicles and e-bikes
    ·	Electric vehicle infrastructure factored into development requirements
       eg. for multi residential and non-residential developments


    Partnerships
    Accelerating sustainable transport requires strong advocacy and partnerships
    with government agencies and transport providers including Translink to future
    proof Noosa and connect communities. Council will continue to work with other
    community partners such as ZEN Inc, Tourism Noosa, Electric Vehicle Council
    and universities to help drive positive change and implement zero emissions transport solutions.


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