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

      In order to address current and emerging transport and traffic issues, a change is needed
      in how residents and visitors travel in Noosa Shire. This Transport Strategy summarises
      approaches that act as incentives for change as well as actions that act as disincentives to
      those who increase traffic congestion and parking problems at peak times. To discourage travel
      by car, there needs to be a range of convenient alternative transport and parking options on
      offer.
      Some initiatives are designed to bring about a voluntary change in travel choices. Such
      incentives include:
          *   park-and-ride services
          *   cycling and pedestrian pathway improvements
          * — ride sharing and carpooling
          * — public transport improvements.
      Other initiatives are designed to increase the cost and/or reduce the attractiveness of travelling
      by car compared to sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling or catching public
      transport. Disincentives to travelling by car could include:
          * — time-limited car parking
          * — paid car parking.
      The purpose of paid parking would be to provide a disincentive to travelling by car and may
      also provide revenue to fund alternative transport options.
      Noosa Council seeks to actively commit to environmentally, socially and economically
      sustainable transport and be bold in this commitment. Council has prioritised strategies based
      on the following assessment criteria:
          *   Whatis currently the most pressing issue?
          +   Whatis “do-able” in the short term (1-2 years)?
          *   What will make a significant impact?
          *   Whatis cost effective?
          *   What fits best with the Noosa look-and-feel?
      Many of the strategies are subject to investigation, funding and trials. The Transport Strategy
      will see Council try some solutions (such as Park-and-Ride services during peak congestion
      times), introduce some new ideas (a Noosa style shuttle bus), along with some car parking
      changes. Some trials will be successful, some may be temporary and others may not work,
      but Council is striving to achieve the transport vision for Noosa of an efficient, free flowing,
      innovative transport system that enhances resident and visitor experiences, and results in
      sustainable environmental outcomes.

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