2021-09-16 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                     16 SEPTEMBER 2021


6   GO NOOSA PEAK PERIOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – CHRISTMAS 2021/22 & EASTER
    2022
    That Council note the report by the Project Officer – Transport Innovation to the Services &
    Organisation Committee Meeting dated 7 September 2021, and:
    A.   Subject to TransLink agreement, approve the use of free travel on the temporary 065 Go
         Noosa Loop bus from 11 December 2021 - 23 January 2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022.
    B.   Subject to TransLink agreement, approve the use of free travel on the temporary 064
         Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads bus from 11 December 2021 - 23 January 2022 and 2
         - 18 April 2022.
    C.   Subject to TransLink agreement, approve the use of free travel on TransLink routes 626,
         627, 628, 629 and 632 from 11 December 2021 - 23 January 2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022.
    D.   Delegate authority for the CEO to cancel, stand down and recommence free bus services
         based on the professional advice from Council’s COVID Safety Team and seeking the
         input from Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Noosa, the Transport Strategy
         Steering Group and Hinterland Business Representatives including advice and
         information from the Queensland Government recommended COVID Safe Public
         Transport Plan as to suggested best practice and policy guidelines as their primary
         Terms of Reference.
    E.   Approve the continued promotion of alternative transport options including the Noosa
         Ferry, e-scooter, e-bike and bike providers in Go Noosa marketing as an good alternative
         modes of travel.
    F.   Approve the use of the Noosa AFL ground, The J car park and Noosa Junction Transit
         Centre as Park & Ride locations.
    G.   Approve the use of Variable Message Signs (VMS) at strategic locations from 11
         December 2021 - 23 January 2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022 for the purpose of informing
         motorists of car parking availability and alternative travel options to the Hastings Street
         precinct.
    H.   Approve the use of traffic control in the Hastings Street precinct and surrounding areas
         to manage pedestrian, bus and vehicle movements from 11 December 2021 - 23 January
         2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022.
    I.   Approve the use of wayfinding signage in the Hastings Street precinct, Noosa Junction
         and Noosaville from 11 December 2021 - 23 January 2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022 for the
         purpose of informing motorists of car parking availability and alternative travel options to
         the Hastings Street precinct.
    J.   Approve the temporary conversion of 4 parallel car parks on the southern side of
         Hastings Street from the Hastings Street roundabout to 36 Hastings Street for other uses
         including, bicycle and scooter parking, and increased footpath, from 11 December 2021
         - 23 January 2022 and 2 - 18 April 2022.
    K.   That the concept of a one way “Local Loop” from Noosa Drive to Noosa Parade be
         referred to a councillor workshop to encourage bus usage and frequency.




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