2021-07-06 S&O Agenda - Item 11 - Attachment 2 - Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy and Implementation Plan

From the Mayor
We want to see more people riding a bike and walking to          “It is Council’s intention to prioritise the
the shops, school and in our scenic and attractive coastal       delivery of active transport projects when it
and hinterland areas. The Noosa Cycling and Walking
Strategy and Implementation Plan (NCWSIP) provides us
                                                                 considers the annual budget. This will include
with the direction to make this happen. It proposes a plan       investigation into alternative funding streams.”
to not only build safe infrastructure where it is most needed,
but also looks at implementing programs to encourage             The NCWSIP defines and prioritises a list of projects for
people to use it.                                                Council to deliver. The capital works plan proposed is based
                                                                 on historic expenditure on walking and cycling by Council.
The NCWSIP sets out Council’s direction and commitment           It is our intention to review this expenditure as part of our
to the vision of “More people riding a bike and walking for      annual budget review, with the aim to find more money to
health, transport, tourism and the environment”. Our goal is     spend in this area and consider other funding streams. We
to make riding a bike and walking so convenient and safe         will also continue to find ways to partner with agencies such
that it is the preferred mode of transport for our residents
and visitors.

Actions such as providing convenient bike parking, safe
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                                                                 as the State and Federal Governments to co-fund the plan.
                                                                 We are committed to creating a safe and connected active
                                                                 transport network for Noosa residents and visitors.
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road crossings and planting canopy trees along our paths         Our headline projects from the implementation plan include:
can make our infrastructure more inviting and attractive.
Our plan aims to embrace evolving trends such as e-bikes,        •    Noosa Parade upgrade: scheduled to start early 2022
which have the potential to overcome barriers for many           •    Garth Prowd Bridge shared path widening: scheduled
users such as hilly terrain, climate and fitness levels.              to start early 2022
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The implementation of our vision enables commitment to           •    Noosa Drive off-road path
existing Council strategies and plans such as the Noosa          •    Maple Street Cooroy new shared path and on-road
Transport Strategy, the Noosa Environment Strategy,                   cycle lane
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Noosa's Social Strategy and the Sport and Active
                                                                 •    Sunshine Beach Road bikeway
Recreation Plan.
                                                                 •    Hilton Esplanade upgrade
There are so many reasons to encourage more people to
                                                                 •    Trails Masterplan and Implementation Plan
ride a bike and/or walk such as:
                                                                 •    $250,000 per annum expenditure on hinterland and
•    improving travel choice for our residents and visitors to        local links.
     our activity centres, villages, schools and tourism hubs
                                                                 We had an overwhelming response to our community
•    building a healthier community
                                                                 consultation, with over 260 residents providing feedback
•    reducing greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the           or completing the survey. A summary of the results can be
     use of private motor vehicles                               found at yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
•    supporting and contributing to the local economy by
     improving economic vitality of our centres and enticing
     more cycling events to attract tourism.




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