C2. Eng Report

Noosa Shire Council – The Noosa Plan
Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions




 PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES                                            ACCEPTABLE OUTCOMES                                           COMMENTS
  h)     or widened at potential conflict points;                S5.4                                                          N/A
  i)     to incorporate—
          i)     street tree planting to enhance the             Pathways are provided to cater for shared use and cater for   Refer to architectural plans
                 streetscape;                                    both commuting and recreational usage and exceed              prepared by Nettleton Tribe for
          ii)    directional signage that is visible under all   minimum standards.                                            further details.
                 conditions.
  O6                                                              S6.1
  Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is designed and        Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is designed and
  constructed to –                                                constructed –
  a)    provide a stable, smooth surface, including across        a)    in accordance with AUSTROADS;
        driveways, sections and joins;                            b)    to comply with local government design
  b)    be easily maintained;                                           standards;
  c)    a width and longitudinal gradient to cater for            c)    to have navigational signs in accordance with
        projected usage, including nearby—                              Council ‘Wayfinding’ signage specifications; and
         i)    high activity nodes;                               d)    to incorporate –
         ii)   public transport;                                       i) kerb ramps at all intersections and
         iii)  centres;                                                     designated crossings;
  d)    provide clear sight-lines for safe use; and                    ii) refuge islands on all roads with median strips;
  e)    be free of any obstructions such as fences, signage                 and
        and bollards.                                                  iii) holding rails for cyclists at the intersection
                                                                            of trunk collector, sub- arterial and arterial
                                                                            roads that are positioned in accordance
                                                                            with –
                                                                            A. Australian Standard 1742.9: 2000 - Manual
                                                                                of Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Bicycle
                                                                                Facilities; and
                                                                            B. AUSTROADS Part 14 - Bicycles - Section
                                                                                9; and
                                                                            C. AUSTROADS Part 13 – Pedestrians.




 Solution:     ✓     =   Acceptable Solution
               A/S   =   Alternative Solution
               N/A   =   Not applicable to this proposal


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