2016-02-02 I&S Committee - Item 4 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Traffic Study

upgrading could occur later rather than sooner.



3.3.2 Year 2015 – Hastings St area

There is existing congestion in the Hastings St area at peak times. However, intersection
analysis indicates that intersection capacity does not inhibit capacity of the network at the busy
Hastings St area. Rather, inspection indicates that performance of the intersections in that
area at peak times is impaired by vehicles queuing back into the roundabouts from other
nearby road user activities such as usage of zebra crossings and other on-road pedestrian
activity, slow moving vehicles searching for parking spaces, and vehicles being delays while
other vehicles wait for and access on-street parking. Increasing the capacity of intersections in
that area will not resolve the congestion issues. This is a matter that will need to be addressed
(if it is to be resolved at all) by further strategic studies in relation to transport and parking, and
detailed traffic management in that area.



3.3.3 Year 2015 – Ben Lexcen Way / Eenie Ck Road intersection

The intersection analysis indicates relatively high degrees of saturation at the signalised Ben
Lexcen Dr / Eenie Ck Rd intersection. However, the peak period traffic signal cycle time is not
considered excessive, so there is scope to increase the traffic signal cycle length in order to
create greater capacity at the intersection with its existing configuration.

Observation also indicates unnecessary delays to Eenie Ck Rd traffic at the Ben Lexcen Dr
intersection during off-peak periods. This appears to be a result of inefficient operation of the
existing signals, rectification of which should be discussed with the consultant that manages
existing operation of the traffic signals.

Further upgrading of this intersection will be required before the year 2036, details of which are
discussed later in this report.




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