2017-06-06 - S&O Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 - Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027

         I would like to see driving/parking restricted in Hasting St. Shuttle buses to drop
         off from all directions (smaller buses). I may go there more often if I could hop on
            a bus & be assured of another to get me back home. – Your Say Respondent


years.

A locality based approach will be used to find solutions for each precinct based on the level of
traffic congestion and car parking availability. Consideration will be given to residents and non-
residents, Park-and-Ride services, peak periods and off-peak periods, as well as the impact on
surrounding areas.

Any management controls involving paid parking would be in-keeping with the Noosa



               Some drivers think the cost of a parking ticket to overstay the 2-hour limit in
                       Hastings Street is “cheap parking” - Your Say Respondents




Design Principles, and would utilise ‘new generation’ payment systems such as number
plate recognition, smart phone apps, etc. as opposed to traditional parking meters. Given the
advances in technology, it may be possible to turn on and off paid parking depending on the
levels of traffic congestion and demand for car parking.

Paid parking is designed to be a disincentive to driving, therefore revenue generated from paid
parking could be used to fund alternative transport options such as Park-and-Ride services,
Noosa style shuttle bus, walking and cycling paths, etc.




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