20181085-ASC7 - Part 14 Assessement Criteria (Codes) (1)

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                 Including amendments to 8 June 2018




                                                                     Specific Outcomes                       Probable solutions (if code assessment)
The Noosa Plan



                                                       a)   to form an integrated component of the         the Local and Regional Cycle Network and to
                                                            movement network and the open space            the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
                                                            system;
                                                       b)   to encourage walking and cycling;              S5.2 Direct and accessible linkages are
                                                       c)   to add variety and visual interest;            provided into the site.
                                                       d)   to conserve street trees, vegetation and
                                                            other significant features;                    S5.3 Pathway and landscape works are
                                                       e)   to allow equitable access to public areas      provided to a high standard to Council
                                                            and community facilities;                      specifications and assessed for compliance with
                                                       f)   with adequate lighting where subject to        local government cycling facility design
                                                            high night time usage;                         standards.
                                                       g)   in locations where there is casual
                                                            surveillance;                                  S5.4 Pathways are provided to cater for shared
                                                       h)   or widened at potential conflict points;       use and cater for both commuting and
                                                       i)   to incorporate—                                recreational usage and exceed minimum
                                                             i)     street tree planting to enhance the    standards.
                                                                    streetscape;
                                                             ii)    directional signage that is visible
                                                                    under all conditions.

                                                       O6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is      S6.1 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is
                                                       designed and constructed to –                       designed and constructed –
                                                       a)   provide a stable, smooth surface,              a)     in accordance with AUSTROADS;
                                                            including across driveways, sections and       b)     to comply with local government design
                                                            joins;                                                standards;
                                                       b)   be easily maintained;                          c)     to have navigational signs in accordance
                                                       c)   a width and longitudinal gradient to cater            with Council ‘Wayfinding’ signage
                                                            for projected usage, including nearby—                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
                                                       e)   be free of any obstructions such as                       strips; and
                                                            fences, signage 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.
                                                                                                           Editor’s note:
                                                                                                           All pathways are considered shared use
                                                                                                           pathways, which Cyclists can legally use, unless
                                                                                                           bicycles are specifically prohibited through signs
                                                                                                           or markings (such as in town centres).
                                                       Table 14-59 — Roads and drainage
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                                                                     Specific Outcomes                        Probable solutions (if code assessment)
                                                       14.146 Road and drainage design and construction
                                                       O7 Roads and pedestrian and cycle paths are         S7.1 Road planning and design supports the
                                                       planned and designed to support the hierarchy       hierarchy and functional aspects identified in


                                                                                                       14-152
                                                                                         Transport, Roads and Drainage Code