2019-10-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               8 OCTOBER 2019



2    PUBLIC PASSENGER (URBAN BUS) TRANSPORT NETWORK REVIEW
Author            Project Manager Transport Innovation, Adam Britton
                  Infrastructure Services Department

Index             ECM/ Subject / Transport Policy
                  ECM / Project & Contract / Transport Strategy
                  ECM/ Subject / Commercial Bus Routes / Bus Stops / Bus Shelters

Attachments       1.   Service Contract Area Map
                  2.   Public Transport Service Coverage Map


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Project Manager Transport Innovation to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 October 2019 regarding the Public Passenger (Urban
Bus) Transport Network Review, and:
A.   Note the findings of the public passenger (urban bus) transport network review; and
B.   Request the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the
     Department of Transport and Main Roads to facilitate public transport initiatives and to
     provide Council with a future report on the proposed MOU including detailed costings and
     funding models for any proposed initiatives in the MOU.

REPORT
The purpose of this report is to describe:
   The process of undertaking a network review of the public (urban bus) passenger system
     for the Noosa area;
   Key insights from the network review;
   Concept opportunities to improve uptake of public transport; and
   The most advantageous process for Noosa Council to improve public transport service
     levels.
1.   Background
Noosa’s Transport Strategy places significant focus on the role that public transport, specifically
urban bus services, play in delivering the desired outcomes for Noosa and commentary includes:
   Reducing reliance on the private car
   Encouraging modal shift to more sustainable transport
   Key regional destinations such as hospitals, airports and universities are readily accessible
     by public transport
   There is a reduction in people choosing to drive and park cars in congested coastal areas
   Park and Ride facilities are supported by transport services
   The public transport system meets the needs of locals and visitors
   Local transport routes offer efficient and frequent services
   Alternative transport is cost effective for users as compared to private car use
   Transport initiatives result in significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
   A fleet of small frequent electric shuttle buses with Noosa branding
   Innovation around Mobility as a Service (Maas) that designs personalised products and
     transport services.

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