2016-11-14 General Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   8 NOVEMBER 2016




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                8 NOVEMBER 2016

  Noosa Council will:
  e   Encourage transport options that meets the needs of both locals and visitors
  e   Prioritise the transport needs of residents, workers and overnight visitors over those of day
      visitors
  e   Prioritise our focus on moving people and goods
  e   Provide infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists and
      public transport over private cars
  e   Improve the safety and amenity of pedestrians and cyclists in our transport infrastructure
  e   Address peak time traffic congestion by reducing traffic rather than increasing road capacity
  e   Accommodate changes in transportation technology
  e   Align our organisational transport options and usage with Council’s Zero Emissions Strategy
      and the above principles.

  Transport Key Outcomes
  It is anticipated that these principles will provide organisational focus and deliver the following key
  outcomes:
  1.    Residents and workers in the coastal urban areas of the Noosa Shire and in the hinterland
        townships are able to go about their everyday business without needing to use a private car.
  2.    There has been an overall modal shift away from private car use towards more sustainable
        transport modes including walking, cycling and public transport.
  3.    The transport system supports the preferred pattern of development including the local
        centres hierarchy, and is consistent with our planning scheme.
 4.     Key regional destinations such as hospitals, airports and universities are readily accessible
        by public transport from Noosa Shire.
  5.    All schools are safely and conveniently accessible by walking, cycling and public transport.
 6.     Parking is closely managed through effective controls.
  7.    There has been a change in behaviour by visitors to Noosa with a reduction in the number
        choosing to drive and park in congested coastal areas.
 8.     Park-and-Ride facilities have been provided to assist with managing visitor travel demand
        where supported by transport services.
  9.    The transport system supports the local lifestyle and also tourism by delivering both active
        and public transport infrastructure that meet the needs of locals and visitors.
  10.   Local public transport routes offer efficient, high-frequency services.
  11.   The road and associated pedestrian networks are safe and accessible to all users including
        mobility scooters, cyclists and pedestrians.
  12.   The community at all levels is educated about the costs and benefits of their travel choices,
        to be able to make informed decisions.
  13.   Alternative transport is cost effective for users and providers as compared with private car
        use.
  14.   New technologies are being used in our transport solutions.

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