Noosa High Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study

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




    GRANT NAME                         GRANT DETAILS
    Queensland Government
    Transport Infrastructure           The program provides funding to local governments for the construction or upgrading




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    Development Scheme5                of road, marine, airport, active and safe school travel infrastructure. Funding can be
                                       used for a maximum of 50% of the project cost with local governments required to
                                       match any funding commitment for the development of non-State infrastructure.




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Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
The LGIP contained within the Noosa Plan was adopted in June 2018 and includes Council’s intention for the provision of
trunk infrastructure within the Noosa LGA. Given the High Priority Cycle Route Corridor Study has occurred after the
development of the LGIP, it is most likely that this study will inform future iterations of the LGIP. Under the Planning Act
2016, a local government must review any LGIP in its planning scheme every five years. It is recommended that relevant




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projects are included, and budgets are assigned, as part of the LGIP review process to ensure the continual
implementation of the proposed cycle corridor.
Paid Parking and Transport Levy
Strategy 2 of the Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027 suggests investigating car parking management controls including
paid parking. As a disincentive to driving, the strategy recommends that revenue generated from paid parking could be
used for walking and cycling paths.
The Transport Levy has also been identified as a possible funding mechanism for the missing segment projects.

7.3.2 Delivery mechanisms
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The draft implementation plan (refer to Section 7.2) is the primary mechanism for delivering the proposed cycle corridor.
With regards to recommended intersection treatments (refer to Table 36), where these relate to an off-road project, they
have been included within the scope of the related project in the draft implementation plan. However, it is recommended
that Table 36 is referenced when reviewing and updating the Shire road resurfacing program for on-road
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recommendations (i.e. installation of green bicycle lanes or setback give-way lines). Further, the Shire Pathway Renewal
Program should improve shared pathways to the desirable minimum width of 3.0m in medium and high demand volume
areas where path maintenance is required.
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Beyond the more traditional mechanisms for delivering infrastructure, there may be opportunities for greater community
involvement (for example, through informal groups of engaged residents or more formal community organisations) in the
design and implementation of cycle facilities. This could include the provision of LQC cycle facilities in the shorter term to
improve network connectivity, address safety issues, remove barriers to cycling, and catalyse wider neighbourhood
improvements. This approach could also be applied to achieve greater community support for proposed treatments and
to ensure the project continues despite any inconsistencies in the availability of funding, including through State
Government grants.
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  TMR, 2020. The Roads and Transport Alliance. https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/Business-with-us/Alliances/The-Roads-and-Transport-
Alliance.aspx
0996 – 24 February 2021 – V2                     The analysis, design and cost estimating referenced in the report was80undertaken
                                                 solely to guide planning and should not be interpreted as a final or endorsed
                                                 position of Noosa Council.