2018-07-10 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   10 JULY 2018




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       10 JULY 2018

           Desired Outcomes

           1     Residents and workers of Noosa Shire are able to go about their
                 everyday business without having to be reliant on private vehicles.
           2    The transport network is designed to facilitate and encourage an
                 overall modal shift away from private car use towards more sustainable
                transport modes including walking, cycling, public transport, electric
                vehicles and motor scooters/cycles.
           3    The transport system supports the preferred pattern of development
                 including the local centres hierarchy, and is consistent with our planning
                 scheme.
           4     Key regional destinations such as hospitals, airports and universities are
                 readily accessible by public transport from Noosa Shire.
           5    Allschools are safely and conveniently accessible by walking, cycling
                 and public transport.
           6     Parking is closely managed through effective controls.
           {There has been a change in behaviour by people in Noosa with a
                 reduction in the number choosing to drive and park cars in congested
                 coastal areas.
           8     Park-and-Ride facilities have been provided to assist with managing
                visitor travel demand where supported by transport services.
           Q    The transport system supports the local lifestyle and also tourism by
                 delivering both active and public transport infrastructure that meets the
                 needs of locals and visitors.
           1 0   Local public transport routes offer efficient and frequent services.
           11.   Road crossings and associated pedestrian networks are safe and
                 accessible for mobility scooters, cyclists and pedestrians.
           12 The community at all levels is educated about the costs and benefits of
                their travel choices, allowing people to make informed decisions.
           13 Alternative transport is cost effective for users and providers as
                 compared with private car use.
           1 4   New technologies are being used in our transport solutions.
           15    Transport initiatives result in significantly reduced greenhouse
                 gas emissions.
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