2019-10-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   8 OCTOBER 2019




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          8 OCTOBER 2019

                7.     Options to negotiate with DTRM
                       As the regulator for public transport in Queensland, Translink must have regard to many competing
                       priorities when considering how to best implement the public transport network and the changes or
                       development that needs to be made to improve the network.
                       In many situations, Translink partners with local governments to improve services and provide
                       additional services which the local government (or the public) may have identified as lacking within
                       its community.
                       Further, part of the functions of DTMR under the Legislative Framework is in relation to developing
                       transport plans and strategies. Some of these publications which may be relevant to Noosa residents
                       to assist with understanding the competing priorities of DTMR and its future plans for public transport
                       which will guide any discussions between Council and DTMR are linked below:
                       (a)     Draft South East Queensland Regional Transport Plan;
                       (b)     Transport Coordination Plan 2017-2027; and
                       (c)     Transport and Main Roads Strategic Plan 2019-23.
                       Council is commencing a review of the public transport network in Noosa. The aim of that project is
                       to review the existing services using experts who will design a network more capable of meeting
                       Council's desired objectives.
                       We also note that Council has identifying that key to this is working with DTMR during the process.

                8.     Limitations for Noosa Council to change the existing services or create its
                       own service
                       Noosa’s best opportunity for initiating change in the delivery of public transport in Noosa is to work
                       with DTMR and establish a strategic relationship with DTMR to drive change in the Noosa area.
                       Within that landscape, limitations may also include:
                       (a)     the size of Noosa Council compared to other local councils in the area which may mean
                               priorities in other local government areas may take precedence; and
                       (b)     the lack of a key public transport infrastructure such as a bus depot which might assist in the
                               delivery of more efficient services.
                       Both of these limitations further signify the importance of Council developing a positive relationship
                       with DTMR to successfully drive change in the public transport services provided in the Noosa area.

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