GO NOOSA TRANSPORT INITIATIVES 2023/24 EVALUATION AND 2024/25 IMPLEMENTATION · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                            12 AUGUST 2024


that the system will be able to support the free travel specifically within Noosa Shire consistent with
Go Noosa initiatives but requires further deliberations with Translink.

The State Government’s 50c fare initiative is acknowledged and staff will monitor the impacts on the
Go Noosa program. The following services will continue to be rolled unless there are changes to the
above-mentioned influences:

3.2 Park & Ride

Council implements a program of satellite car parks linked to a convenient bus service to encourage
modal shift to encourage people to park outside of the congested tourist areas and utilise free buses.
The following dedicated Park and Ride locations are provided:
   •   Noosa AFL grounds. Noosaville
   •   The J, Noosa Junction
   •   Rufous Street, Peregian Beach
   •   Noosa Junction Transit Centre, and the old Bowls car park (subject to approval from the
       landowner)


It is proposed that, future satellite park and ride sites will be explored and promoted in more
locations across the shire including Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach and other parts of Noosaville..

Park & Ride locations are promoted through:
   • Go Noosa wayfinding signage
   •   Marketing material including posters and flyers distributed to accommodation providers
   •   Social media posts
   •   Council’s website
   •   Variable message signs.

3.3 Traffic Management

Traffic Control at Main Beach
Traffic control measures are used on an as need basis, over the busy Christmas / New Year, two-
week period, and the Easter long weekend focused on critical intersections at Noosa Heads and
Main Beach including the Noosa Drive / Noosa Parade intersection and the Hastings Street / Noosa
Drive intersection. The use and number of traffic controllers is based on anticipated demand,
forecasted weather and surf conditions, and previous traffic data. Traffic control may be cancelled
due to wet weather. The purpose of the traffic control is to:
    • Give priority to buses and pedestrians
   •   Manage pedestrian interaction with vehicles
   •   Manage traffic flow and queue length by              coordinating   vehicle    and   pedestrian
       movements on Noosa Drive and Noosa Parade.
   •   Assist vehicles and residents exiting Park Road and Little Cove of an afternoon.


The use of traffic control is constantly monitored, evaluated and reviewed during operation with
changes made as required, in consultation with the Hastings Street Association and