2017-06-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA     6 JUNE 2017


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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      6 JUNE 2017

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      | ¢ » |   NOOSA                                                        Council Policy
      mm mi     Rees                                                        TRANSPORT
     Corporate Plan Reference:                Establishing new policies_and_strategies
    |                                        | Theme 4: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
     Endorsed by Council:                     44Noevember 204615 June 2017
     Policy Author:                            Director Planning & Infrastructure

    POLICY BACKGROUND

    The ‘Noosa Lifestyle’ is of critical importance to the Noosa community and Noosa Council. There is
    a strong focus on a laid-back environment without big city symbols. It is about being connected to
    the local landscape, enjoying a relaxed way of living and having sustainable transport options that
    support our way Of life.
    If our lifestyle is to be protected into the future, then the ultimate aim would be for a culture to be
    developed where the Noosa community can be considered to be ‘freed from car dependency’.
    Council’s transport vision for Noosa Shire is:
    Noosa_ Shire enjoys an efficient, free flowing, innovative transport system that enhances resident
    and visitor experiences, and in results in sustainable environmental outcomes.
    Council's transport vision for the Noosa Shire is one that means:
    °    for residents of and visitors to villages and urban communities in Noosa, there will be limited
         need to use a car
    °    walking, cycling and public transport are the preferred means of moving around the coastal
         area
    °    community transport and ride share services are the preferred means of moving around the
         hinterland, where walking and cycling distances are too great
    °    bus and train are the preferred method of travel to and from Brisbane
    e    delivery services and non-transport solutions such as high speed internet reduce the need for
         individual travel
    °    the wider community and not just locals share in this vision

    Council's transport mission for the Noosa Shire is:
          To encourage alternative transport usage and reduce
                            dependence on private cars

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