Traffic Engineering Report · MCU20/0072

                                                              19915 Traffic Engineering Report
                                                              Good Shepherd Lutheran College
                                                                                    Noosaville
                                                                                     June 2020



5      IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS

The visual observations at the school indicated that there is adequate supply of car
parking for the College. The queue for the drop/off‐pick up zone extends to the
roundabout, however it was observed there is adequate queueing space for vehicles
to move into the right lane and access available parking to avoid excessive queueing.
It was noted that parents are waiting and queueing earlier than required and appear
to be extending their stay beyond 2 minutes.

The drop‐off/ set‐down area should comprise one (1) consolidated pick‐up/ drop‐off
zone parallel to the kerb that functions in a similar manner to a taxi rank. A covered
waiting area for students during pick‐up times, located at the lead of the queue
should be provided to encourage cars to move forward within the zone. The four (4)
spaces at the front of the pick‐up/ drop‐off zone should be marked bays with the
remainder of the zone as a yellow dashed line. Students must only enter of exit a
vehicle from the first four bays and staff should supervise the area to ensure cars are
moving up in the queue.


    1. It is recommended that Queensland Transport be
       contacted to implement the “Look Out!”
       program to enhance the efficiency of the drop‐
       off and pick‐up areas.

    2. It is recommended that the existing line marking
       and signage in the vicinity of the drop off and pick
       up zone, be replaced and maintained to ensure
       visual cues are effective for drivers. Refer to
       Figure 18, 19 and 20.

    3. Improved areas are required for students to
       safely store bicycles. Areas should be shaded
       and accessible via a well‐connected path
       network. Refer to Appendix D for shaded cycle
       racks.

    4. Messaging for students and parents about the
       safe operations of the drop off and pick up area
       should be included in enrolment packages and
       on the web site. Staff should supervise the area
       and ensure vehicles move up in the queue and
       students only enter of exit from the first 4 bays.




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