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

       Noosa Design Principles (2015) – The Design Principles provide guidelines to ensure
        that the character of Noosa is maintained and enhanced.
       Noosa Social Strategy (2015) – The Social Strategy provides a framework to
        continue to improve community wellbeing and cohesiveness while addressing the
        social opportunities and challenges facing Noosa.
       Noosa Economic Plan (2015) – The Economic Plan looks to support the
        development of a more diverse economy, growth in the smart industry sectors and
        recognises the importance of sustainability – the interdependence of the economy,
        the environment and the community.
       Noosa Zero Emissions Strategy (2016) - The Zero Emissions Strategy sets an
        ambitious target of zero emissions for Noosa Council by 2026. Work is currently
        underway to develop a detailed Action Plan that will establish priorities for action of
        which transport (fleet) will be included.

Noosa Council is also preparing a new Noosa Plan. Planning and land use elements will be
considered in terms of Transport and Movement.

The following extract from the Discussion Paper put forward priorities for the New Noosa
Plan in terms of Transport and Movement.

       Outcome: - Land use and transport are integrated and the transport system
       supports the preferred pattern of development plus resident and visitor transport
       needs. Existing public transport infrastructure is capitalised on.
           Focus on ‘infill’ development within the existing urban area rather than
            outlying ‘greenfield’ development.
           Investigate opportunities for increased densities around key transport
            nodes.
           Ensure high trip generating activities are co-located or near one another.
           Capitalise on existing transport infrastructure by consolidating new
            development within town centres and around transport nodes.
           Ensure new housing, community facilities and businesses are accessible
            by public transport, walking or cycling.
           Provide for pedestrian and cycle connectivity at bus stops, ferry stops and
            train stations.

       Outcome: New development supports the use of public transport, walking and
       cycling.
            Reconsider a demand-based approach to the provision of car parking
            Investigate opportunities for centralised parking in key precincts where
             parking may be pooled rather than private.
            Review planning scheme requirements for pedestrian pathways and for car
             parking and crossover arrangements so that priority is given to places for
             people rather than places for cars.
            Review the findings of the Transport Plan with regard to suitable locations
             on the edge of the urban area for Park-and-Ride facilities, which cater for
             visitors to Noosa, hinterland residents who work in busy centres and
             residents commuting to other destinations.
            Ensure new development incorporates active and public transport
             infrastructure.
            Increase opportunities for off road pedestrian and cycle paths.
            Prioritise the needs of pedestrians and cyclists over cars throughout the
             public realm.
            Ensure land development produces functional streetscapes that offer
             safety, connectivity, legibility and permeability.