Traffic response · MCU18/0019

(ii) If the proposed design cannot be altered, demonstrate how safe pedestrian access will be provided
between the bus stop pair in Goodchap Street. In particular, sight lines for pedestrians at the existing
refuge must not be obstructed by a stopped bus in either the northbound or southbound direction. The
applicant should consult with the Noosa Council regarding any modifications required to the design and
location of the pedestrian crossing and refuge with the proposed relocation.
Response
In order to determine adequacy of sightlines for pedestrians at the existing refuge island on Goodchap Street
located to the north of the proposed bus stop location, reference has been made to the Queensland Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection, November 2017, which
specifically addresses No Stopping requirements in proximity to pedestrian crossing refuges with kerb
extension blisters.
As shown in the extract provided as Figure 3 below, this document stipulates a requirement for ‘No
Stopping Any Time’ for a distance of 10m from the pedestrian crossing, where the blister island is 2m wide
(which is the approximate width of the existing blister island, measured to the kerbline).
The proposed bus stop location (as shown in the diagram included as Attachment 2) provides in excess of
14.5m separation from the crossing to the bus stop, and is therefore considered adequate under the
provisions of the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.




Figure 3: Extract from the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
          Part 10: Pedestrian control and protection, November 2017


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