Development Application part 2 of 2 - Planning report/Plans

corridors   or   areas    of  significant    native   57.4      Road     networks    provide connectivity
vegetation;                                           between residential areas, both     internally and to
i) does not create noise attenuation difficulties;    adjoining sites, using access roads
j) incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings      AND
at intersections or where required to access high     57.5 The length of a cul-de-sac does not exceed

activity nodes and public transport;                  200m in urban areas and SOOm in rural areas;
k) has regard to the potential for conflict           AND
between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; and       57.6 The    layout uses street and road design,
I) incorporates on-road cycling facilities.           including variations in carriageway width, as a
                                                      traffic calming measure to encourage lower
                                                      traffic speeds. (Note: Carriageway widths are
                                                      identified in Section 2.3 of PSPS Engineering
                                                      Design Standards         Roads, Drainage and
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                                                      Earthworks.)
                                                      AND
                                                      57.7 On-road     cycling treatment is utilised to
                                                      provide safe and continuous movement of
                                                      cyclists along a roadway such as--
                                                      a) sealed shoulders;
                                                      b) wide kerbside lane;
                                                      c) exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
                                                      d) advisory      treatments   such    as  Bicycle
                                                      Awareness Zone;
                                                      e) shared parking / bicycle lane;
                                                      f) contra flow bicycle lane; or
                                                      g) bus/bicycle lane;
                                                      AND
                                                      57.8      The     provision   of   bicycle   lanes   at
                                                      intersections is generally in accordance with
                                                      AUSTROADS Part         14, section 5 and Manual of
                                                      Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Part 9.


08   The   development     contains   a   pathway     58.1 Subdivision design and        layout provides for    Not applicable.
system that encourages walking and cycling and        walking     and     cycling   routes   designed and
provides a safe environment for users, and is--       constructed in accordance with-
a) a stable, smooth surface, including across         a) Sections 2 and 3 of PSPS Engineering Design
driveways, sections and joins;                        Standards   Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
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b) easily maintained;                                 b) AUSTROADS    Parts 13 and 14; and
c) of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater      c) The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
for projected usage                                   Development Plan;