Noosa High Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study(PDF, 8MB)

Noosa High Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study and Concept Design
Final Options Analysis Report (Corridor 2)




6.2         Concept design
The concept design prepared for Corridor 2 is provided in Appendix 2. Supporting outputs, including graphical layout




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plans, design perspectives and cross-sections are provided in Appendix 3.

6.2.1 Safety in Design




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Safety in Design has been considered throughout the project, including as part of PWG and PRG meetings, during the
development and analysis of route alignment and design treatment options (MCA and pros and cons), and during multiple
draft concept design reviews. This has helped to identify and resolve potential safety issues prior to the preparation of the
final concept design. Some of the issues raised during consultation are presented in Table 38. These comments were
recorded and used to inform the development of route alignment (PRG Meeting 1) and design treatment (PRG Meeting 2)
options and to refine the concept design (PRG Meeting 3).




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Table 38: Identified safety issues

 MEETING                  IDENTIFIED SAFETY ISSUES
 PRG Meeting 1             •     Risk of dooring from parked cars.
                           •     Safety concerns at the Noosa Drive/Sunshine Beach Road roundabout. Opportunity to
                                 improve crossings (raised crossings, underpass) and reduce speed limit.
                           •     Desire for a safer, separated path over Noosa Hill.
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                                 Unsatisfactory geometry of existing paths affecting safety, including an existing ‘dog leg’ at
                                 Sunshine Beach and at the ‘David Low Way at Mahogany Drive’ bus stop.
                           •     Consideration of safety of road environment in selection of routes (e.g. Pacific Avenue over
                                 Hill Street as the latter is too busy).
                           •     Lorikeet Drive needs resurfacing.
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 PRG Meeting 2             •     Segment 1: Safety concerns regarding fast-moving cyclists through Lions Park and their
                                 interaction with pedestrians and park users (e.g. families, children, picnickers). The
                                 alignment of any cycle path should be adjacent the edge of the park rather than through it.
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                           •     Segment 2: Sunshine Beach Road carries significant traffic volumes, including a mix of traffic
                                 and delivery vehicles. Any option that proposes that cyclists mix with vehicular traffic (e.g. a
                                 shared zone or cycle street) is not safe, especially for target users.
                           •     Segment 3: An education campaign may be required to promote the safe use of shared
                                 paths. Also need to ensure that any proposed path connects with the broader network (e.g.
                                 to Sobraon Street) to provide a safe and attractive alternative to David Low Way.
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                           •     Segment 4: Speed management methods and pedestrian pathways should be provided along
                                 Tristania Drive for the cycle street option to ensure the safety of all users.
                           •     Segment 5: The pathway from Callitris Crescent to Peregian Esplanade is unacceptable,
                                 dangerous and includes poor geometry and a steep pathway connection often covered with
                                 leaves. This should be addressed to improve the overall safety of the corridor. Additionally,
                                 there needs to be a clear shared pathway on the eastern side of the Peregian Beach Village
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                                 Square, as currently there is shared space with cars which can be daunting for newer riders.
                           •     Segment 6: There is a need for better footpath options for pedestrians along Plover, Piper
                                 and Shearwater streets and Lorikeet Drive. These streets can have a lot of cars parked on
                                 both sides and pedestrians need separate space to improve safety.
 PRG Meeting 3             •     Safety concerns at the Noosa Drive/Noosa Parade roundabout due to the proximity to Noosa
                                 Heads bus station and the current mixing of cyclists with traffic.
                           •     Engineering and safety challenges associated with the steep grade along Noosa Drive.



0996 – 24 February 2021 – V2                     The analysis, design and cost estimating referenced in the report was71undertaken
                                                 solely to guide planning and should not be interpreted as a final or endorsed
                                                 position of Noosa Council.