2017-03-13 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                              13 MARCH 2017


Transport Policy Amendment

The adopted Transport Policy included the following mission for Noosa Council: To encourage
alternative transport usage and reduce dependence on private cars.

Based on further discussions with staff and Councillors it is proposed to amend the Transport
Policy from a mission to a vision statement. The new proposed vision is: Noosa Shire enjoys an
efficient, free flowing transport system that enhances resident and visitor experiences.

Finance & Risk

The Transport Strategy is a key document which will provide guidance for the next 10 years on
addressing the transport challenges faced in the Noosa Shire. Failure to have such a strategy will
result in haphazard responses, which will not be aligned to specific outcomes improving issues of
congestion, car parking, public transport and active transport.

The Transport Strategy can also lead to the deferral or removal of planned expenditure associated
with future intersection upgrades and other road infrastructure.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

For details refer to Draft Transport Strategy 2017-2027
 Jan 2016 – Community & Stakeholder Engagement
 May - June 2016 – Community and Stakeholder Engagement
 Dec 2016 – Community Engagement

Internal Consultation
 Councillor workshops
 Staff Workshops
 Transport Strategy Project Control Group


Departments/Sections Consulted:

 X   Chief Executive Officer                X   Community Services                 X   Corporate Services
     Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO       Community Facilities                   Financial Services
     Executive Support                          Community Development                  ICT
                                                Libraries & Galleries                  Procurement & Fleet
                                                Local Laws                             Property & Facilities
                                                Waste & Environmental Health           Revenue Services

 X   Executive Office                       X   Planning & Infrastructure
 x   Community Engagement                       Building & Plumbing Services
     Customer Service                           Civil Operations
     Economic Development                       Disaster Management
     Governance                             X   Infrastructure Planning & Design
     Human Resources                            Planning & Environment
     Sustainability                         X   Strategic Land Use Planning




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