2018-05-29 SM - Attachment 4 (Part 1) to Item 2 - LGIP

(b)   Pathway Infrastructure

 QUANTITATIVE STANDARDS (primarily about the capacity of the network)
 ITEM                                 DESIRABLE STANDARD
                                      The provision of off-road pathways is specifically designed to:
                                      • Provide the main north-south & east-west linkage choices with routes
                                        linking major destinations within the major urban areas including
                                        residential areas, business districts, recreation, sporting and
 Quantity / Location
                                        community facilities;
                                      • Form an integrated component of the movement network and open
                                        space system;
                                      • Provide a link to the Public Transport Network.
 QUALITATIVE STANDARDS (primarily about the performance of the network)
 ITEM                                 SPECIFICATION OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS
                                      • Provide a clear, attractive and healthy alternative to private car travel;
                                      • Access to the trunk network is via acceptable walking distances
                                        generally in order of up to 1.5km within urban areas to 3.0km for rural
                                        settlement areas;
                                      • High level of customer satisfaction promoting an active & healthy
 Desired Network Characteristics to
                                        lifestyle by encouraging walking and cycling;
 reflect the Shire’s Character &
                                      • Linkages allow for direct and safe movement;
 Lifestyle
                                      • All routes are constructed to fit in with the Noosa “Look and Feel”
                                        concept defined in the Noosa Corporate Plan;
                                      • Provision of end of trip facilities at all major activity centers including
                                        business centers, educational facilities, major recreational, major
                                        sporting and community facilities.

                                      • Concrete pathways designed with a design life of 50 years;
                                      • Design of the pathway network is to generally comply with established
                                        codes and standards (taking into consideration on the levels of
                                        anticipated usage) including:
                                        o Latest versions of Austroads and Australian Standards as related to
                                          Pedestrian and Cyclists facilities;
 Construction Design Standards
                                        o Crime Prevention through Environmental Design – Guidelines for
                                          Queensland.
                                      • Pathway kerb ramps shall be constructed in plain concrete and
                                        designed with a 1:15 ramp grade with black coloured warning tactile
                                        ground surface indicators cast into the ramp and positioned in
                                        accordance with Australian Standards requirements

                                      Network considerations to generally be suitable for all types of shared
                                          usage for:
                                      • Pedestrians including disabled persons and children; and
                                      • Cyclists for recreational, tourist, commuter, school and general
                                        purposes;
 Safety
                                      • Safety of all users in and around all connections to the public transport
                                        network and in the crossings of road networks; and
                                      • A high level of visibility with regard to personal safety of users.
                                      • Pathways have lighting in key locations and are signposted with
                                        wayfinding signage




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