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General Committee Agenda
13 March 2017
Item 5 - Attachment 1
DRAFT
Noosa
Transport Strategy
2017 – 2027
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Section 2
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Section 3
Message from the Mayor There can be no doubt that transport is one of the key issues facing the Noosa Council. As with many other popular destinations, here in Noosa we are exposed to our national attachment to private motor vehicles. This becomes particularly problematic at peak holiday times, when feeder roads to our key tourism precincts can become congested. It is somewhat ironic that Noosa’s popularity as a tourism destination is partly founded on our efforts to avoid big city symbols. Yet for a few weeks of every year, our very popularity leads to the sort of traffic jams that are associated with big cities. Arguably this is a good problem to have, because it demonstrates that our tourism industry is thriving. However we are also aware that the pressure on our road network will likely increase as more people come to live on our doorstep and thus drive to Noosa for recreation. Transport issues are not limited to peak holiday congestion, of course. We must also consider how our residents move about throughout the year, whether they live in the hinterland or on the coast. The many hundreds of submissions Council has received towards its Transport Strategy indicate that this topic is a real touchstone for our community. Residents recognise that traffic solutions are going to be an important component of Noosa’s future, particularly as they directly impact on the overall “look and feel” of our spectacular Shire. Such solutions are rarely as easy or as simple as some people might wish them to be. Every proposed action has ramifications. Almost all have funding implications. Experiences elsewhere have demonstrated that expected repercussions do not always materialise from implemented changes. There are also physical constraints to consider, particularly in terms of the size of existing road reserves, narrow bridges and other public infrastructure. Added to this is the problem that Council does not control our bus services, which currently fall within State Government jurisdiction. And then there are the rapid changes to private transport that are posed by new technology such as autonomous vehicles as well as disruptive services like Uber. Council has struggled with these many variables. We have listened to experts and we have engaged with our community and will continue to do so, including important representative stakeholder groups. There is no silver bullet solution. The result will inevitably be a multi-faceted approach. This is a highly complex issue that can only be resolved with significant foresight, a dash of courage, grasp of the complexities of behaviour change, all tempered with realistic pragmatism and financial sense. If that sounds like a big call, then Council would certainly agree. Thanks for taking this journey – to use an apt metaphor – with us. We look forward to your response to the contents of this Draft Noosa Transport Strategy. Tony Wellington Noosa Mayor
Section 4
Noosa’s Transport Vision
Noosa Shire enjoys an efficient, free flowing transport system that enhances
resident and visitor experiences.
Principles
1 Encourage transport options that meet the needs of both locals
and visitors.
2 Prioritise the transport needs of residents, workers and overnight
visitors over those of day visitors.
3 Prioritise our focus on moving people and goods.
4 Provide infrastructure and services that are designed to give
priority to pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport
over private cars.
5 Improve the safety and amenity of pedestrians and cyclists in our
transport infrastructure.
6 Address peak time traffic congestion by reducing traffic rather
than increasing road capacity.
7 Accommodate changes in transportation technology.
8 Align our organisational transport options and usage with
Council’s Zero Emissions Strategy and the above principles.
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Noosa’s Transport Vision
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Noosa Shire enjoys an efficient, free flowing transport system that enhances
resident and visitor experiences.
Principles
1 Encourage transport options that meet the needs of both locals
and visitors.
2 Prioritise the transport needs of residents, workers and overnight
visitors over those of day visitors.
3. Prioritise our focus on moving people and goods.
4. Provide infrastructure and services that are designed to give
priority to pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport
over private cars.
5 Improve the safety and amenity of pedestrians and cyclists in our
transport infrastructure.
6 Address peak time traffic congestion by reducing traffic rather
than increasing road capacity.
{Accommodate changes in transportation technology.
8 Align our organisational transport options and usage with
Council’s Zero Emissions Strategy and the above principles.
4Section 5
Challenges
Some of the key transport challenges Noosa are summarised below.
Number of Visitors Congestion at peak times
In holiday seasons, on long weekends and coinciding Buses currently get stuck in congestion
with major events, the pressure on Noosa’s road during peak periods and offer no efficiency
network and car parking spaces becomes strained over the private car other than not having to
and open space gives way to parked cars. find a car park.
Data from Tourism Noosa indicates that in 2016, Regardless of how many people adopt
approximately 58% of all visitors to Noosa were alternative transport modes, it may not
day trip visitors. Currently, the vast majority of day result in noticeably less cars on the road
visitors arrive by car. because spare capacity and empty car
parking spaces are soon filled by others.
Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Regional Councils
Creating more capacity on the road
combined are forecast to grow by close to 437,000
network and more car parking spaces in
residents over the next 25 years, to a combined
key destinations can attract more people
2041 population of 1,150,000 (Draft SEQ Regional
than the destinations can reasonably
Plan, 2016). This is likely to significantly increase the
accommodate.
number of day visitors to Noosa.
Car Dependence Topography & Climate
For most people, driving a car is a way of life and Noosa includes some significant hilly terrain which
their preferred mode of transport. Cars seem more can be challenging for pedestrians and cyclists.
convenient and affordable than public transport Noosa’s subtropical climate is part of its attraction
although the true costs of running a car (purchase as a place to live, however, at times the temperature
price, rego, maintenance, fuel etc.) are not always is not conducive to active transport (walking and
considered when making a journey by car. cycling). Summer temperatures often rise above
A combined 44% of jobs in Noosa Shire are 30 degrees and there are frequent rainy days.
within the retail, hospitality, accommodation, and Reducing emissions from transport activity and
healthcare sectors. The nature of this work (shift developing a resilient transport network will be
work, late hours) means that active transport needed to respond to energy risks and climate
(walking and cycling) may not be appropriate change.
and public transport is unlikely to be available.
Funding Shortfalls in services and infrastructure
Unlike other parts of South East Approximately one-third of Noosa’s population is in
Queensland, Noosa Shire is not reliant on the hinterland area with limited to no public transport
or predicting a high level of growth over services. The Noosa hinterland also has a higher
the next 20 years. Given the limitation proportion of young people aged 5-19 years.
on future development, the expectation The large TransLink buses, and also advertising on
for new infrastructure is also limited. buses, do not fit with the Noosa look and feel.
State investment in Noosa’s roads and A connected off-road pathway network is needed to
transport infrastructure, as a low growth cater for mobility scooters, cyclists and pedestrians.
area, will be dwarfed by investment Noosa’s many roundabouts can make it difficult to
further to the South. safely cross the road on foot or by bike.
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Desired Outcomes
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Residents and workers in the coastal urban areas of the Noosa Shire
and in the hinterland townships are able to go about their everyday
business without needing to use a private car.
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3 The transport system supports the preferred pattern of development
including the local centres hierarchy, and is consistent with our planning
scheme.
4 Key regional destinations such as hospitals, airports and universities are
readily accessible by public transport from Noosa Shire.
5 All schools are safely and conveniently accessible by walking, cycling
and public transport.
6 Parking is closely managed through effective controls.
7 There has been a change in behaviour by visitors to Noosa with a
reduction in the number choosing to drive and park in congested coastal
areas.
8 Park-and-Ride facilities have been provided to assist with managing
visitor travel demand where supported by transport services.
9 The transport system supports the local lifestyle and also tourism by
delivering both active and public transport infrastructure that meets the
needs of locals and visitors.
10 Local public transport routes offer efficient, high-frequency services.
11 The road and associated pedestrian networks are safe and accessible
to all users including mobility scooters, cyclists and pedestrians.
12 The community at all levels is educated about the costs and benefits of
their travel choices, allowing people to make informed decisions.
13 Alternative transport is cost effective for users and providers as
compared with private car use.
14 New technologies are being used in our transport solutions.
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Desired Outcomes
1 Residents and workers in the coastal urban areas of the Noosa Shire
and in the hinterland townships are able to go about their everyday
business without needing to use a private car.
2 There has been an overall shift away from private car use towards
more sustainable transport modes including walking, cycling and public
transport.
3 The transport system supports the preferred pattern of development
including the local centres hierarchy, and is consistent with our planning
scheme.
4 Key regional destinations such as hospitals, airports and universities are
readily accessible by public transport from Noosa Shire.
5 Allschools are safely and conveniently accessible by walking, cycling
and public transport.
6 Parking is closely managed through effective controls.
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reduction in the number choosing to drive and park in congested coastal
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8 Park-and-Ride facilities have been provided to assist with managing
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9 The transport system supports the local lifestyle and also tourism by
delivering both active and public transport infrastructure that meets the
needs of locals and visitors.
10. Local public transport routes offer efficient, high-frequency services.
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to all users including mobility scooters, cyclists and pedestrians.
1 2 The community at all levels is educated about the costs and benefits of
their travel choices, allowing people to make informed decisions.
1 S Alternative transport is cost effective for users and providers as
compared with private car use.
1 4 New technologies are being used in our transport solutions.
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Community and Stakeholder Feedback –
What you’ve told us
Noosa Council has engaged with consultants, key stakeholders and the community to
understand both the transport challenges in Noosa as well as the possible solutions. Council
has welcomed the hundreds of ideas and suggestions on addressing Noosa’s traffic and
transport issues. Throughout 2016 the Noosa community and key stakeholders were very
active through the Your Say Noosa website, writing letters, sending emails and talking to
Councillors and staff. At last count, Council received 992 comments for the Draft Transport
Strategy, with more letters and feedback still coming in!
Residents, employees and visitors alike are becoming increasingly frustrated with traffic
congestion and parking difficulties in Noosa’s hotspots during peak holiday periods, on week-
ends and also during major events. In 2016, approximately 58% of visitors to Noosa were
day-trip visitors with the vast majority arriving by car. Population growth South of Noosa Shire
is expected to increase by 30% over the next 10 years, thereby increasing the pressure on
Noosa’s road network even further. For visitors who arrive by car, the message could be “give
your car a holiday while you relax in Noosa”.
Congestion in key hotspots cannot be addressed in isolation. Rather, any changes to car
parking or road configurations needs to address the impact on surrounding areas. In order to
maintain the laid-back Noosa lifestyle, it is important to resist the pressure to increase capacity
for more cars and more car parking.
While congestion and car parking may be an issue for coastal areas, lack of public transport
services and long distances between town centres is a concern for some hinterland residents.
Hinterland residents are particularly car dependent. Dispersed populations often make public
transport unviable. A regional, low-density area like Noosa is unlikely to experience the levels
of public transport use that high-growth metropolitan areas enjoy. Demand responsive transport
solutions such as the Boreen Point-Tewantin Flexilink Service, as well as other community ride
sharing services, have the potential to offer alternative transport options to ensure Hinterland
residents are able to access key services and facilities.
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Section 10
There are a number of transport related areas which fall under the jurisdiction of the
Queensland State Government. These include: public transport (bus and train services), plus
certain main roads and associated road intersections. The Noosa National Park (including
the car park at the end of Park road), is also State controlled. Noosa Council will continue to
collaborate with and advocate to the relevant State Government bodies to address transport
matters which fall outside of Council’s direct control.
The key issues highlighted most frequently by residents are:
• traffic congestion in popular spots
• car parking
• impact of big events
• making it easier for walking, cycling, and scooters
• concerns about specific roads and intersections
• inadequate public transport services
• limitations in Noosa’s town plan
For full details of community & stakeholder feedback see Attachment 1.
Transport is a complex issue and agreement on solutions can be contentious. The
development of this Draft Transport Strategy has been informed by the suggestions of
residents and key stakeholders plus the expert advice of traffic and transport consultants.
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Section 11
Prioritising the solutions
In order to address current and emerging transport and traffic issues, a change is needed in
how residents and visitors travel in Noosa Shire. This Draft Transport Strategy summarises
approaches that are incentives for change as well as actions that act as disincentives to those
who increase traffic congestion and parking problems at peak times. To discourage travel by
car, there needs to be a range of convenient alternative transport and parking options on offer.
Some initiatives are designed to bring about a voluntary change in travel choices. Such
incentives include:
• park-and-ride services
• cycling and pedestrian pathway improvements
• ride sharing and carpooling
• public transport improvements.
Other initiatives are designed to increase the cost and/or reduce the attractiveness of travelling
by car compared to sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling or catching public
transport. Disincentives to travelling by car could include:
• time-limited car parking
• paid car parking
• congestion area charging.
Paid car parking or congestion charging would not be a revenue raising activity but rather
a disincentive to travelling by car. Any net revenue raised would be used to fund alternative
transport initiatives.
Noosa Council seeks to actively commit to environmentally, socially and economically
sustainable transport and be bold in this commitment. Council has prioritised strategies based
on the following assessment criteria:
• What is “do-able” in the short term (1-2 years)?
• What will make a significant impact?
• What is cost effective?
• What is currently the most pressing issue?
• What fits best with the Noosa look-and-feel?
Many of the strategies are subject to investigation, funding and trials. The draft Transport
Strategy will see Council try some solutions (such as Park-and-Ride services during peak
congestion times), introduce some new ideas (a Noosa style shuttle bus) along with some car
parking changes. Some trials will be successful, some may be temporary and others may not
work, but Council is striving to achieve the transport vision for Noosa of an efficient, free flowing
system that enhances resident and visitor experiences.
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Section 12
What’s already underway?
There are a number of transport initiatives which are “business as usual” for Noosa Council.
These will continue to play a role in addressing transport challenges and improving transport
outcomes for the Shire. Existing initiatives include:
• Christmas and Easter Free Holiday Buses
• Council Cabs for people with a disability and people over 60 years old
• Boreen-Point Tewantin Flexilink
• Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant bus stops and bus shelters
• Collaboration and partnerships with TransLink for public transport service
improvements (e.g. Electric bus trial)
• Collaboration with Tourism Noosa to focus on high value tourism
• Council’s Emission Reduction Policy and collaboration with Zero Emissions Noosa
• The new Noosa Plan and its implications for transport, traffic and car parking
• Recommendations from the Noosa Traffic Study 2016-2036
• Wayfinding signage
• Off-road pathways (e.g. Ben Lexcen Dr)
The Draft Transport Strategy has links to regional plans and other Noosa Council strategies as
detailed in Attachment 2: Background: Transport Strategy Development.
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Section 13
What’s coming up first?
The following strategies have been proposed over the next 1-2 years (2017/18 & 2018/19).
1. Trial temporary Park-and-Ride services during peak holiday periods and conduct a
detailed study to determine the preferred location, demand, and likely capacity of a
successful Park-and-Ride facility.
2. Subject to investigation, and in keeping with the Noosa look-and-feel, introduce car
parking management controls (e.g.paid parking) in congested areas with variable
controls for residents and non-residents and also peak and off-peak periods.
3. Trial a high frequency Noosa style shuttle bus to service key destinations between
Tewantin and Sunshine Beach.
4. Implement an Active Travel to Schools Program with supportive schools that
experience significant traffic and congestion issues.
5. S
ubject to feasibility, trial a priority transport lane on Noosa Parade for sustainable
transport modes (buses, bicycles, scooters, electric vehicles etc).
6. Investigate charging a congestion fee to enter the Hastings Street precinct during peak
holiday periods (with different considerations for residents and non-residents), with
revenue going to support sustainable transport initiatives.
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Section 14
Park-and-Ride
Consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff (2016) identified Park-and-Ride as a key strategy to manage
traffic demand associated with visitor travel. This would provide day visitors, employees and
residents with a location to park their vehicles before they enter the busy coastal area and
hence reduce congestion and demand on local feeder streets.
To date Noosa Council has trialled temporary Park-and-Ride services during peak times such
as Christmas and Easter by utilising sports grounds and ovals.
In the short term, Council intends to trial expanded Park-and-Ride services during the 2017/18
Christmas/New Year peak holiday period. We are considering the following potential sites:
• Tewantin Sports Complex
• Bicentennial Hall
• Girraween Sports Complex
• Noosa AFL grounds
Other potential sites may be identified at a later date. Council intends to conduct a detailed
study to determine the preferred location, demand, and likely capacity of successful Park-and-
Ride services.
Key features of a successful Park-and-Ride:
• located on main arterial roads on approaches to the busy Noosa coastal area (such as
Cooroy Noosa Rd/Beckman’s Rd, Eumundi Noosa Rd, Eenie Creek Rd, Walter Hay
Dr, David Low Way)
• service with frequent, quality bus links to key destinations (including Noosa Junction,
Hastings Street, Noosa River Foreshore and the beaches)
• security/surveillance, visitor information and a kiosk/cafe may add to the attraction and
usability of the facility
• more affordable and convenient than parking in the congested areas near the beach or
river.
A Park-and-Ride is necessary for Noosa as it is in many other popular small
destinations around the world. Day trippers to Noosa will always be a problem
unless visitors get the message that the town parking is full during holiday periods.
Your Say Respondent
As the facility or facilities will be busiest on weekends when there are more visitors, carparks
could potentially be shared with activities that are busy during weekdays (e.g. service industry,
office, educational facilities) but not with those that are busy on weekends (major retail,
hospitality, major tourist attractions, sporting grounds). Sporting grounds are unlikely to be
suitable as permanent Park-and-Ride sites as they tend to be busy on weekends.
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Section 15
Car Parking
Consultants Parsons Brinkerhoff (2016) have recommended that Noosa Council consider
managing the supply of car parking rather than continuing the philosophy of supplying free
parking in response to demand.
Management controls include:
• Control by time (e.g. short term vs. long term)
• Control by type (e.g. resident vs. non-resident)
• Control by price (free vs. paid).
They note that it is important to resist the pressure to increase capacity for more cars and
more car parking. It is neither affordable nor practical to attempt to cater for all traffic during our
busiest periods. Rather, it is more important to provide for a high level of service during the rest
of the year and create alternative transport options for peak periods, such as the Free Holiday
Buses and Park-and-Ride services.
I would like to see driving/parking restricted in Hasting St. Shuttle buses to drop
off from all directions (smaller buses). I may go there more often if I could hop on
a bus & be assured of another to get me back home. – Your Say Respondent
In an effort to change travel behaviour and reduce traffic congestion, Council will be
investigating car parking management controls with a view to implementing changes to car
parking in the next 1-2 years.
A locality based approach will be used to find solutions for each precinct based on the level of
traffic congestion and car parking availability. Consideration will be given to residents and non-
residents, peak periods and off-peak periods, as well as the impact on surrounding areas.
Making more parking available will just put more cars on the roads. It’s not just
a question of Hastings Street. Making more parking available at the Junction
or elsewhere just extends the traffic and parking problems further.
Your Say Respondents
Any management controls involving paid parking would be in-keeping with the Noosa
Design Principles, and would utilise ‘new generation’ payment systems such as number
plate recognition, smart phone apps, etc. as opposed to traditional parking meters. Given the
advances in technology, it may be possible to turn on and off paid parking depending on the
levels of traffic congestion and demand for car parking.
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Paid parking is designed to be a disincentive to driving, therefore revenue generated from paid
parking could be used to fund alternative transport options such as Park-and-Ride services,
Noosa style shuttle bus, walking and cycling paths etc.
Paid Parking in Byron Bay
As a result of parking spaces in Byron Bay town centre being at or near capacity every
day, in late 2015 Byron Bay Council introduced a pay parking scheme based on vehicle
number plates. A flat $3 per hour parking rate applies 9am to 6pm seven days per
week with all day car parks at designated areas on the outer edge of the town centre.
Byron Shire residents can purchase an annual parking fee exemption entitlement at $50
per vehicle (with no cost for residents with a Centrelink card (blue).
Non-Byron resident workers employed within the designated paid parking area can
purchase an annual parking fee exemption entitlement at $100 per vehicle.
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Section 17
Noosa Style Bus
In many parts of the world, the local transport has become an iconic not-to-be-missed
experience associated with the place itself. Examples are the London red double decker bus,
San Francisco cable car or Island “coconut” bus.
The aim of the Noosa style shuttle bus is to provide a not-to-be-missed transport experience
associated with a visit to Noosa. However, more importantly, it may assist in alleviating traffic
congestion in our most popular coastal areas.
Consultants Parsons Brinkerhoff (2016) sourced from the travel site tripadvisor.com, the
following map showing all the restaurants, hotels and other tourist accommodation recorded by
that site in the coastal area of Noosa.
Restaurants and accommodation - Noosa Coastal Area
A high frequency Noosa style shuttle bus would potentially service Tewantin Central, Noosaville
Foreshore, Noosa Parade, Hastings Street and Sunshine Beach. Passengers could jump
on the shuttle bus to get to their favourite popular destination without the hassle of driving or
circling for a car park.
I like the idea of small frequent electric shuttle buses with Noosa branding.
If done correctly these could become a tourist attraction in themselves! –
Your Say respondent
Nearby attractions would also include facilities such as the Noosa Regional Gallery, Wallace
Estate, Noosa Arts Theatre, Noosa Aquatic Centre etc. Imagery that evokes positive emotions
or pride in our place, like that used on Noosa’s mobile library, might be considered for a Noosa
style bus. The shuttle would also be instantly recognisable for the service route it provides.
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Active Travel to Schools Program
An Active Travel to Schools Program is a behaviour change program which encourages
parents, carers, and teachers to consider using alternatives to driving the car to school. These
include walking, cycling, scooters, skateboards, carpooling or catching the bus. Schools are
frequently catchment based, meaning many people live within a few kilometres of their school.
This makes them ideal to encourage walking or riding bikes and scooters. Active travel to
school may not be possible all the time, but replacing even one or two trips a week with a
sustainable mode can make a difference.
Traffic congestion at drop off and pick up times is an issue for some schools in Noosa Shire.
Students being dropped off at school in the morning also coincide with people getting to work
which in turn creates traffic and congestion in some areas of the Noosa road network.
Benefits of an Active Travel to Schools Program:
• Reduces traffic congestion and parking issues around the school.
• Safety when students walk and cycle in a group or with a parent. Cars around the
school gate pose a significant danger to students. Less cars makes the school a safer
place.
• Increases physical activity. An Active Travel to School Program is a great initiative for
health and well-being.
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with driving cars.
• People out and about walking and cycling create a sense of community and foster
social interaction. This means people can keep an eye out for each others’ well-being.
The weekday commute times could be eased greatly by encouraging children
to cycle or walk to school. Most schools have good cycle paths running nearby –
Your Say Respondent
Park and walk/ride to school days, class competitions, bicycle education, and national event
days could be part of the solution to address congestion around schools.
Schools for consideration in the next 1-2 years include:
• Tewantin State School
• Noosaville State School
• Good Shepherd Lutheran College
• Sunshine Beach State School
• St Thomas More Catholic Primary School.
The focus will be on primary schools. Establishing healthy habits for travelling to and from
school at a young age will hopefully continue into high school.
The success of the program will be dependent on support from the school community, in
particular those schools that take ownership of the program to reduce traffic congestion and
create a safer, healthier more vibrant school environment.
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Section 19
Priority Transport Lanes
A priority transport lane is designed to provide an express lane for sustainable transport modes
such as buses, bicycles, e-bicycles, electric vehicles etc.
Council received community feedback suggesting a priority transport lane along Noosa Parade.
A dedicated lane generally improves the speed and reliability for buses and operates during
peak hours. A priority transport lane could potentially make using sustainable transport (buses,
bikes etc.) a more attractive option than driving.
In general our road network is pretty good. If you really want to get people out
of cars and onto buses, scooters, bikes etc. do something very brave and replace
the parallel parking with priority transit lanes for everything other than cars (e.g.
Noosa Parade). You still have a problem however if you have two lane bridges –
Your Say Respondent
Council will thoroughly investigate the feasibility of a priority transport lane (permanent or
temporary) on Noosa Parade.
As with any traffic solution, there are potential impacts and flow-on effects that would need to
be considered:
• limited space along Noosa Parade and the narrow bridges which create issues for
merging traffic
• potential conflict between bicycle riders and bus stops
• the Noosa look and feel is very important and the installation of a priority transport lane
would have to ensure the leafy green boulevard of Noosa Parade is retained
• loss of existing on-street parking.
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Section 20
Traffic Congestion Charge
In collaboration with key stakeholders, Noosa Council will investigate whether a congestion charge
might work around the Hastings Street precinct with consideration for residents and non-residents.
During peak holiday periods when traffic in the Hastings Street precinct becomes unmanageable
with cars banked up along Noosa Parade and up Noosa Hill, a congestion charge may be a solution.
This would encourage people to use other modes of sustainable transport such as public transport,
cycling and walking. The congestion charge could use ‘new generation’ payment systems such as
number plate recognition, smart phone apps, etc. A range of exemptions and discounts could be
available to certain vehicles and individuals such as residents. The net- revenue from the congestion
charge could be spent on sustainable transport initiatives in Noosa Shire.
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Section 21
What’s next?
The following strategies, to be considered in the medium to long term are in no particular order
and will be reviewed as part of the on-going Transport Strategy prioritisation process.
• Investigate using public transport ferries on the Noosa river.
•
Consider options for the creation of car free or shared zones which restrict vehicle
access to a street or area for the exclusive use of pedestrians and cyclists.
• Subject to the outcome of the electric bus trial consider use of electric buses.
• Develop a Noosa visitor transport information pack containing details on how to have a
“car free & carefree” holiday in Noosa.
• Consider ways to increase the uptake of commuter cycling.
• Investigate use of existing pathways as a network for motorised scooters as well as for
walkers and cyclists.
• Consider expanding the Flexilink service to other locations e.g. Kin Kin
• Consider ways to encourage the use of motorbikes, scooters and electric bicycles
including priority parking.
• Investigate the potential for Noosa Council to operate its own public transport services.
• Review and prioritise all missing links of walking and cycling pathways.
• Conduct an audit of community buses (Aged Care, resorts, RSL, school buses etc) to
identify opportunities for synergies with meeting shire-wide transport needs.
•
Encourage the development of a suite of Apps (cycling, park & ride locations,
pathways etc.) to facilitate uptake of sustainable transport.
•
Collaborate with community/private sector to establish electric charging stations at key
locations.
• Investigate establishment of community/private sector bike hire scheme at specific
locations (electric/non-electric).
•
Investigate the provision of End of Trip facilities (showers, lockers, bicycle parking etc.)
in the public domain where there are high employment numbers e.g. Noosa Junction.
• Investigate alternative access options to Noosa Woods.
• Investigate alternative access options to Little Cove.
• Research and investigate smart technology transport solutions and their application to
Noosa e.g. Autonomous or driverless buses.
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What's next?
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The following strategies, to be considered in the medium to long term are in no particular order
and will be reviewed as part of the on-going Transport Strategy prioritisation process.
¢ — Investigate using public transport ferries on the Noosa river.
¢ Consider options for the creation of car free or shared zones which restrict vehicle
access to a street or area for the exclusive use of pedestrians and cyclists.
* Subject to the outcome of the electric bus trial consider use of electric buses.
¢ Develop a Noosa visitor transport information pack containing details on how to have a
“car free & carefree” holiday in Noosa.
* Consider ways to increase the uptake of commuter cycling.
e Investigate use of existing pathways as a network for motorised scooters as well as for
walkers and cyclists.
¢ Consider expanding the Flexilink service to other locations e.g. Kin Kin
* Consider ways to encourage the use of motorbikes, scooters and electric bicycles
including priority parking.
e — Investigate the potential for Noosa Council to operate its own public transport services.
¢ Review and prioritise all missing links of walking and cycling pathways.
¢ Conduct an audit of community buses (Aged Care, resorts, RSL, school buses etc) to
identify opportunities for synergies with meeting shire-wide transport needs.
e Encourage the development of a suite of Apps (cycling, park & ride locations,
pathways etc.) to facilitate uptake of sustainable transport.
¢ Collaborate with community/private sector to establish electric charging stations at key
locations.
e Investigate establishment of community/private sector bike hire scheme at specific
locations (electric/non-electric).
e — Investigate the provision of End of Trip facilities (showers, lockers, bicycle parking etc.)
in the public domain where there are high employment numbers e.g. Noosa Junction.
* — Investigate alternative access options to Noosa Woods.
* — Investigate alternative access options to Little Cove.
e« Research and investigate smart technology transport solutions and their application to
Noosa e.g. Autonomous or driverless buses.
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Your feedback
Council is seeking community and key stakeholder feedback. Once feedback is obtained, it will be
analysed for input to a final version of the Noosa Shire Transport Strategy to be formally approved
by Noosa Council.
Please provide feedback on the Draft Transport Strategy from 20th March – 13th April 2017 through
any of the following ways:
Online: via Your Say Noosa website at https://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au or find us on Facebook
Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 141, Tewantin,QLD, 4565
Phone: (07) 5329 6501
Noosaville Library, Cooroy Library or Council offices feedback box
Talk to someone at the Noosaville & Cooroy Library:
Cooroy Library 23 March 9-11am
Noosa Library 30 March 9-11am
“Have Your Say Days” 8am – 12noon,
Saturday 25 March Cooroy - outside the IGA
Saturday 1 April Noosa Junction - Arcadia Walk
Sunday 2 April Noosa Farmers Market
Saturday 8 April Pomona - outside the newsagency
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Draft
Noosa Transport Strategy
Attachment 1:
Community and Stakeholder
Feedback 2016
Draft
Noosa Transport Strategy
Attachment 1:
Community and Stakeholder
Feedback 2016
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Transport Submissions on the Discussion Paper, November - December 2016
Locality Theme Subtheme Comments
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Two level car park at old Bowls club site to address car parking pressures from southerners / day trippers
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking More scooter parking in Noosa Heads
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Carparking Parking in Pomona busy even on quiet days and increase in time on market days.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Multi story car parks with resident street parking free and paid for visitors
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Carparking Carparking down main street should not be 30 minutes. Some could be 2 hours.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Carparking Edwards St. people parking on verge as driveways too steep - issues with road conditions causing illegal activities
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Very good bus around shire, but parking a nightmare in Hastings St and National Park
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking All parking areas full. Can't get kids and gear to the beaches with no car parks
Noosaville Transport & Movement Carparking Car parking in Harbour Town and Gympie Terrace too busy. X 2
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Insufficient parking around Hastings Street and restricts businesses ability to operate.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking More parking including underground parks in Hastings Street
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking more carparking needed for residents. Wont' use buses as too hard with 3 kids, gear food etc.
Noosaville Transport & Movement Carparking Restrict permanent parking of boats, trailer etc. on the streets.
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Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Time limits removed from car parking near Junction and all parking spaces made available for shoppers and diners
Car parking for older residents needs to be addressed as well as at Girraween and Wallace Park. Parking at Noosa Heads Lions park only
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking
creates more issues. Move away from these areas into Park and Ride shuttles
Consider closing Hastings Street with bollards that raise up during day but allow service vehicles through (Like Italy) zero emissions and
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking
truly sustainable
Coastal Communities Transport & Movement Carparking Restrict cars from entering quiet residential streets in Sunshine Beach. Too chocked up with vehicles.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking More parking for scooters, bikes etc. - put multi storey car park at the J and transit centre with park and ride shuttle bus
Noosa Junction needs a multi level car park to service Hastings Street etc. and force the closure of these areas to there is no where to
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking
park.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Should have a decked 2 level car park behind the cinemas
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Consideration of two level parking on Council owned car parks, with minimal visual impact would be desirable
Carparking in the areas like AFL Grounds and Civic for park and ride options including shuttles to National Park. Parking along Noosa
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Carparking
Parade when filled up with boats is an issue too.
Coastal Communities Transport & Movement Carparking Sunshine Beach - parking is difficult for Dog Beach.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Lions Park NH needs to be opened up to carparking and don’t' fine first time for parking incorrectly - warn them first.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Carparking Improved Parking for Hastings Street, Main Beach and Noosa river with a bridge linking Settlers Cove to Noosa Lions Park
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Carparking Parking an issue in Noosa and most areas including main beach, Noosa Hill and the Junction area.
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Carparking Carparking needs to increase in rural towns and improve public transport if not reliabel
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Coastal Management Light and reflectors on markers on buoys in the river plus blue lights under Munna Bridge to bring fish back
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Noosa Heads Transport & Movement End of trip facilities Greater parking options for bikes and scooters.
Signage needs to slow drivers down coming into Kin Kin. More signage in general for tourists including DR Pages Rd . Include tourist areas
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works
like Dogwood trees, Salmon lookout, Mothar Mountain rock pools
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works Lights needed on corner of Reserve St and Pioneer Rd
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works This road needs lot of work including along the side of roads with weeds etc.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works improve road signage at roundabouts and not enough details
Exhaust problems on Noosa North Shore + many cars passing through. Is not the Biosphere. 1/3 roads are good, 1/3 ok and 1/3 dangerous.
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement Engineering works
More frequent work needed. Some residents health affected by dust
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Engineering works Build a bridge from Noosa Parade to Woods End of Hasting Street to avoid Hastings Street altogether.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works View corridors along certain roads.
Teewah Rd - BP road usage increased over years and tourism to Apollonian. More sealing of roads needed due to high traffic count.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works
Including signage to try and slow people down on gravel road
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Engineering works Make Noosa woods car parking all along the length of the roads and Bridge running to Noosa Woods from Noosa parade
Sunshine Beach Road - too car dominant through this area. Needs to be a social hub and divert cars. Make pedestrian friendly. Buses going
Coastal Communities Transport & Movement Engineering works
too fast and big buses don't belong in residential streets. Slow Traffic down
Current tenants of these areas would like to see Arcadia way as a pedestrian mall and remove cars with a direct link from Lanyana Way to
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Engineering works
Noosa Drive.
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Engineering works Serious gridlock at the intersection entering Cooroy from the south .
Noosaville Transport & Movement Engineering works Beckmans Road needs to be improved due to traffic jams
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Engineering works The intersection at Cooroy - need to know what is happening and how it will affect properties around the area.
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Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Engineering works Cooroy Bypass with commercial prospects around bowls club, CSR and parking at railway station
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Engineering works Cooroy railway bridge needs to upgraded
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works Speed limits on roads i.e. McKinnon Drive need to be reduced to save wildlife and for safety.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Engineering works Improve maintenance of roads in the hinterland area with better drainage and edges (not just poisoning)
the prime short term concern for Cooroy is the east west access of the town for both pedestrians and traffic and future of Johnson’s Park
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Engineering works
along the eastern side of the railway line should be considered for improvement as a practical community amenity.
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement Engineering works Bridge from Tewantin to the North Shore opening up residential area and commercial opportunities
Suggest including the concept of "gateway/entry" point would provide and excellent opportunity to strengthen the sense of entry into
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Engineering works
Noosa Region.
Linking Noosa Parade and Noosa Drive by upgrading Weyba Rd would create a large panoramic boulevard that would display Noosa to it's
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Engineering works
best. This linkage the visual benefits it would confer on this tourism orientated town.
Consideration of dual lane motorway, ban non-commercial vehicles form Hastings Street during peak holiday times and issue stickers for
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Engineering works residents who need to access their homes. Shuttle buses should go to the river mouth. Temporarily make Bryan St and Belmore Tce at
Sunshine Beach one way during peak school holidays times to allow parking on both sides of the street.
"Thousands and thousands of Tourists descend upon the Noosa North Shore wanting to stay but are offered nothing but a 6 car ferry to
cross the river and then only sub-standard, third world camping facilities. A bridge may not have been warranted 20 years ago but it is
now. A bridge is vital if the Council want to maintain the cash flow in the local economy by retaining those thousands of tourists to the
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement Engineering works
north shore. Otherwise they will (are giving ) give up & stop at the lower sunshine coast.
Further a bridge will allow access to large parking facilities for all visitors to Noosa."
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement Engineering works A bridge spanning Tewantin and the North Shore should be a top priority.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement Pathways (offroad) Bike path from Nancy Cato park to Hastings Street to avoid traffic and tackling park cars.
Cycling can be accommodated with better urban bikeways with tunnels/bridges/overpasses. The off road cycle paths should be extended
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Pathways (offroad)
from Cooroibah to Boreen Point.
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The access to Pomona via Pioneer Road has been made easier and therefore, Pioneer Road has become much busier. A walkway/bike
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Pathways (offroad)
track beside it into Pomona has become necessary.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Pathways (off-road) more off road cycle pathways, wider shoulders on roads where no cycle paths.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Pathways (off-road) promote biking. Public Bikes and E-Bikes. Widen pathways
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Pathways (off-road) Footpath along Pioneer Rd to Highfield Estate
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Pathways (off-road) Pathway from Memorial Ave - AFL Grounds- Highfield Rise to allow more walking to /from Pomona.
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement Pathways (off-road) With this development the opportunity to create wide footpath / bike path from Cooroy to Botanical gardens
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Good to have a daily bus service Noosa to Brisbane & Return. Not all folk are able to go to Nambour.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure A bridge going from Noosa Parade at Sound Park to end of Hastings Street near woods
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure better signage for visitors
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Need taxi service to Kin Kin (similar to Boreen Point)
Noosaville Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Park and ride and more utilisation of buses.
Noosaville Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Free Shuttle buses / park and ride stations
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Bus services not consistent. Stop at Fire station instead of Gen store
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Bus shelters and electric buses circulating hinterland area.
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Free ferry rides for residents of NNS.
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Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Public transport on the Noosa River should be increasing focus in conjunction with commercial operators.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Changing all buses to electric and reducing their size with more incentives for electric cars and bikes
Cable car running from Junction to Hastings Street with more parking options at Junction. Alternative small electric vehicles that are
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
shuttles allowing surfboards and longboards
Believes that we should have a "Very Fast Train Service" that operates from Brisbane, Cooroy and Gympie. Would enable people and
Cooroy Township Transport & Movement PT infrastructure goods to travel in 30 minutes to BNE from Cooroy. Would be time effective and create additional housing of up to 5000 in the Cooroy area
due to the speed of this service.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Need affordable transport options for workers - get rid of Blue buses and replace with smaller affordable shuttles
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Need more free public transport with electric bikes and buses with less car parking
Noosaville Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Rail link from Eumundi to Noosaville
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Small electric buses around area and free holiday buses to continue.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Ensure there is a public transport option available for residents of hinterland villages
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure park and ride from Civic to Noosa, Electric buses to beaches and Gympie Terrace
Proposal to build a cable car installation similar to Cairns Sky Rail from Noosa Junction Bus Station to Ferry Terminal Hastings St and River
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure mouth. Parking at the Junction. Include Skyrail Pets and Sky Rail Cabin for luggage. Would include the ability to stop off at the lookout /
Noosa Hill.
Council should initiate a shuttle service from Hastings St, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Junction, Noosa River /Noosaville. Levy all commercial
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
properties enroute. This will alleviate parking issues. Also consider paid parking
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Park and Ride Shuttle with traffic management being biggest factor. Keep roundabouts and no traffic lights
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Need bold transport solution like pedestrian access Hastings Street.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Large empty buses in small quiet streets. - Use small passenger style ferries to get to/from work. X 3
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Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Hastings Street needs a shuttle to / from the Heads to River to allow those with a car to get there.
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure More bus services and infrastructure to Kin + Pomona + Tuckekoi. Include bus stops for safety and earlier and later services (x 4 )
Bus service to Boreen Point is inflexible and unreliable. Should be covered by extended Flexi-Link service. Make Hasting Street and Park Rd
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
traffic free with shuttle bus to Noosa Junction. Think vibrant Noosa with pedestrian access and very little cars/traffic.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Close Hastings Street to traffic (except service) and have more people using public transport and bikes
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Need some form of public transport to the hinterland areas. Without a car nothing accessible.
Hard to get into Noosa - nor rural bus service and small bus even 3 times per week along school bus route. - Why not piggy back off these
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
?
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Open air bus shuttle bus like in Hawaii which is affordable and frequent
Concern about continuation of long term contracts with Translink and the difficulties this will have with moving towards zero net
emissions and trailing new innovations. There is a need for greater integration of transport modes with the ferry, busses, scooter and bike
hire . Need to link open space and community events with better public transport to reduce car parking and traffic issues. Look at
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure reintroducing travel smart programs for behaviour change and reduce private car usage. Need to expand free bus service with pilot
programs like restricting car access tithe national park and Hastings street between certain times. Council staff to show model behaviour
and introduce a fleet of scoters , eBikes for Councillor and staff use. Bike to work days and car free days. Reduce car parking time limits in
Hastings Street and the surrounds during peak times.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Public transport is not good and costs too much in Noosa
The tourism industry provides a substantial positive impact on the local economy. I think small buses running on a regular timetable would
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure be beneficial to the congestion during peak season.
Hoppa buses are a brilliant way around this - buses that operate on a fixed fare, continuous circuit around the shops and holiday places.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
This would alleviate the mad Hastings St traffic jams
$1 hop on small buses that continuously travel the Hastings St., Noosa junction, Gympie Tce (river mouth end) circle. 2 or 3 running
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure simultaneously during holidays, weekends and festivals - 1 in quieter times. We have to make it easier and more convenient to not take
cars into Hastings street.
HASTINGS ST - should be closed off as a pedestrian area with residents & deliveries & temporary visitors only allowed to drive in. A multi
storey parking area can be built in the grassy oval Lions Park and more parking made available at the junction with a free 1/2 hourly bus
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure
service from junction to main beach, make it fun. The small bus carriage can run to the end of Hastings to pick up people and their surf
boards.
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Remove Translink diesel belching bill boards that drive around mostly empty. Park and Ride smaller electric buses are a good option, but if
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure traffic is gridlocked with cars Buses cant move either. Scooters should be actively encouraged by council, more scooter parks please. Push
bikes, or electric bikes are an excellent option as is walking.
Noosa Heads Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Increase shaded parking areas in the Junction with regular shuttle buses
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement PT infrastructure More frequent services in Hinterland areas. Currently need to allow many hours to get to anywhere on public transport.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Free ferry service to Hastings Street Area - not free buses.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement PT infrastructure Huge empty buses can't be cost effective. As is train network which should be extended to include coast.
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Scooters Scooter road for Noosa as alternative to roads and make it safer for bikes
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Scooters Scooters create more noise and pollution and contradicts Biosphere aims
Shire Wide Transport & Movement Scooters More scooter parking in Noosa Heads x 2
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement Trail network Trail network linking Wooroi to Lake McDonald
Waterways &
Noosa North Shore Transport & Movement Significant vehicle traffic and difficult for residents crossing on ferry. Need a priority lane for residents. X 2
Catchment
Coastal Communities Transport & Movement Carpooling in Sunshine Beach - trucks vs. residential demand
Need for greater integration of transport systems linking ferry, bus and trains with walking and cycling routes across the shire. Improved
Hinterland & Rural Villages Transport & Movement
linkage with hinterland and rural areas would further support integration of our community. Support the community Zen project.
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Community comments May - June 201
Date
Feedback
received Theme Comments / Suggestions
16/06/2016 Changes needed Charge registration for cyclists
14/06/2016 Changes needed It's too hot to ride your bike to work from November to April so alternatives are needed
14/06/2016 Changes needed Suitable links from shops to holiday precincts
21/04/2016 Changes needed Crank Street Tewantin needs a footpath as there is a lot more foot traffic now
2/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Cycling on Noosa Pde is dangerous. Needs a dedicated cycling road as does Noosa Hill to Lions Park.
31/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Cycle paths for transport like Europe. Dedicated for cyclists only.
4/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Create dedicated cycling paths/roads for cyclists only
4/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Create dedicated bike lanes for cyclists only
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Very important that bike paths are accessible and safe
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Planned links and connection of bikeways & cycle ways
16/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths No bike lanes
16/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths No bike lanes - change into scooter lanes
16/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths More bike lanes
16/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Cycle paths for bikes and keep off the roadways
16/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Better (wider) path needed to Noosa Heads. I don't feel safe on my bike
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths New roads for 2 wheels
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Good cycle lanes that not dangerous
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Keep making room for cyclists
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Some improvements needed for road cycling core corridors. Recreational well catered for
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Increase Cycling permeability
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Wider path ways for cycling
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Need more dedicated off road cycleways for increased safety for users
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Fully connected and comprehensive off road pathway system connecting all major coastal areas and rural towns and village
14/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Focus bike infrastructure on commuting not recreation / fitness
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4/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Dedicated Bike ONLY lanes
4/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths Widen pathways (share pedestrian) or remove parking altogether.
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths White line to mark lanes on pathways – keep to left
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Width of pathways
Cycling to Main Beach is a great option but much of Noosa Parade does not have a good cycle path and the pedestrian path is narrow and
heavily used by walkers. Cycling on the road cycle lane is often quite dangerous due to poorly parked vehicles and long term parked boat
6/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths trailers jutting out into the bike lane.
Noosa Parade needs to be made safer such as a dedicated cycling lane. Crashed into the back of a parked ute after a bus overtook me at close
29/04/2015 Cycle roads/paths range.
4/06/2016 Cycling Council bikes available for use in key areas of Noosa
27/05/2016 Cycling Free bicycle hubs at key tourism hot spots & shopping centres
27/05/2016 Cycling Greater interconnection of cycle ways – not just on roads
27/05/2016 Cycling Promote Noosa as a bike-friendly destination (especially Tewantin NP at Tinbeerwah)
27/05/2016 Cycling Public bikes and mandatory helmets do not mix
Cycling
24/05/2016 Infrastucture Change sign to NO PASSING CARS OR BIKES ON BRIDGE (Perhaps symbols for the vehicles).
Cycling
24/05/2016 Infrastucture More WATCH FOR CYCLISTS & WATCH FOR PEDESTRIANS signs
Cycling
24/05/2016 Infrastucture Paint a white line down the middle of the pathway on Gympie Tce & erect signs that instruct walkers & cyclists to stay on the left.
Cycling
31/05/2016 Infrastucture To incentivise use of cycling must reduce speed on roads and make safer. Must be much lower
Cycling
31/05/2016 Infrastucture When train line is relocated the opportunity for existing railway line to be transformed into a cycle track between Pomona and Cooran.
Cycling
4/06/2016 Infrastucture Love the bike path from Sunshine Beach to Peregian however would like see clearer signage directing visitors to path
Cycling
Bike facilities in Hastings Street i.e. more parking for bikes
4/06/2016 Infrastucture
Cycling
4/06/2016 Infrastucture Noosa Parade make it safer for cyclists i.e. no parking or boat parking on Noosa Parade
Cycling
27/05/2016 Infrastucture Cycling should be focused on that segment which takes trips off the road
Cycling
27/05/2016 Infrastucture Best bang for buck will be “Ride to school” focus. Focus on hot spots
Cycling
14/06/2016 Infrastucture End of trip facilites including secure weather proof space for bike.
Cycling
16/06/2016 Infrastucture Bike stations for all bikes
14/06/2016 Education Encourage active transport for short trips - ie scooters, walking, bikes.
Re-establish Travel Smart Programme in Primary Schools Upgrade Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach bike path. Noosa Eumundi Rd needs a
2/06/2016 Education shoulder upgrade. Better signage to off road cycle lanes. Create a cycling APP listing route findings, hire outlets, shops and bike friendly cafes.
Diabetes / Obesity are emerging problem so need to encourage active transport. As per Doug Mckenzie-Mohr – generation change very
4/06/2016 Education important and biggest impact is school. Continue reinforcement of education
4/06/2016 Education Promote Noosa Trail and more behaviour change with schools and businesses.
27/05/2016 Education Community based social marketing program targeting trips to school establishing new norm
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27/05/2016 Education Work with schools - travel smart programme
27/05/2016 Education Travel behaviour programme
16/06/2016 Education Educate old people on how to share the walkways and bike paths
14/06/2016 Education Bring back travelsmart
14/06/2016 Education Promote Noosa through Noosa Tourism as a pedestrian, cycling, alternative transport friendly place - so "don't bring your car"
14/06/2016 Education Council should bring back travelsmart
27/05/2016 Free Bicycles Free bicycle pool for use
27/05/2016 Free Bicycles Free bikes but only specific locations
27/05/2016 Free Bicycles Get Healthy, create options make it normal, create a village feel
16/06/2016 Free Bicycles Free or gold coin donation for bikes in different locations like Gympie Tce and Hastings St.
14/06/2016 Free Bicycles Free public bike system
Innovative
16/06/2016 Transport Ideas Cyclists should pay registration for their bikes. Like cars
Innovative
16/06/2016 Transport Ideas Expand the Noosa Trail network to end in Tewantin
Innovative
14/06/2016 Transport Ideas Encourage Skateboards as a legitimate active transport option - teenage boys ride them long distances
Pedestrian
31/05/2016 Pathways Increase pathways in Pomona area with many gaps forcing pedestrians to walk on road for sections of their commute
Pedestrian
31/05/2016 Pathways Facilitate Shaded pathways from Schools into the village centre.
Pedestrian
1/06/2016 Pathways Request for a pathway from cnr of Mckinnon Dr and Lake Cooroibah rd to Cooroibah Lake or at least to Illoura Crescent
Pedestrian
Need Minimum 2.5 pathways and recommend Urban design principles such as shade on pathways
4/06/2016 Pathways
Pedestrian Improve walkway from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street, - needs to be widened to flow better and change gradient so path along entire route
11/01/2016 Pathways more closely follows road level
Pedestrian
12/01/2016 Pathways Improve / widen pathways along Gympie Terrace and and make a dedicated bike path for faster moving machines - i.e. bikes / segways
Pedestrian
25/01/2016 Pathways Change pathways to wider and put road markings down the middle (like a road with white spaced lines)
Pedestrian
27/05/2016 Pathways Greater pedestrian connectivity across rural towns
Pedestrian
27/05/2016 Pathways it can be difficult to walk due to footpaths being non-existent or in bad repair
Pedestrian
Yes. More nice paths through wilderness areas would be nice - there are some places where main roads are too frightening to be near.
27/05/2016 Pathways
Circumferential shared pathway/exercise circuit around Noosa Sound from RACV to Lions Park with floating boardwalk where private property
conflicts would take a lot of vehicular traffic off the Hill and Hastings St.
Pedestrian Improved shared bikeway/footway along road opposite AFL Park to RACV to complete circuit
27/05/2016 Pathways Improved bikeway/footway along David Low Way at Sunshine Beach to fix incomplete sections
Pedestrian
27/05/2016 Pathways Boreen Pt walkers must walk on the road- no footpaths? Have we been forgotten? Do our rates not get received?
A direct path/boardwalk from Hilton Esplanade to the back of the rowing club would make sense, both for locals and tourists. Skip the detour
Pedestrian
past the traffic on Hilton Terrace. It would create a continuous traffic free pathway between Noosaville and Tewantin.
29/05/2016 Pathways
Pedestrian
16/06/2016 Pathways Safer routes for kids to ride and walk
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Pedestrian
16/06/2016 Pathways More pathways around schools
Pedestrian
16/06/2016 Pathways need more
Pedestrian
16/06/2016 Pathways Need a footpath on the Western Side of Leslie Drive between Weyba Esplanade and Noosa Drive roundabout.
Pedestrian
16/06/2016 Pathways More pathways on busy roads - ie both sides
Pedestrian
14/06/2016 Pathways Footpaths on both sides of the roads particularly near busy main roads ie Cooroy Noosa Rd to Poinciana Ave.
Pedestrian
14/06/2016 Pathways Increase Pedestrian permeability
Pedestrian
14/06/2016 Pathways Wider footpaths
Pedestrian
14/06/2016 Pathways More connecting path especially around roundabouts
Pedestrian
14/06/2016 Pathways More residential pathways in high volume areas to improve pedestrian safety ie Noosaville, Mary St and Gympie Tce.
Pedestrian Smedley Drive is in need of a pathway and everyone has to walk on the roads or avoid it altogether as it's unsafe. Please can something be
21/03/2015 Pathways done about ti.
Pedestrian Ccreating a safe footpath/ walkway along Heathlands drive from the end of Southern Cross Pde to Hill St to enable residents to walk safely to
04//03/2015 Pathways the Sunshine Beach shops, cafe and beach.
Watercraft /
16/06/2016 Ferries SUP channels throughout river system
Additional parking
24/05/2016 needed Development of inset parking on David Low Highway to cater to surfers.
Additional parking
28/05/2016 needed More parking near or on Hastings Street
Additional parking
31/05/2016 needed Central parking area for Mobility scooters with marked out parking bays (like motor bike parking)
Additional parking
4/06/2016 needed Need all day parking at the Junction. Half the car parks are empty near the transit centre.
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes Restrict the continual pressure for continual urban growth
4/06/2016 Changes needed Find out how much parking is actually taken up by traders.
4/06/2016 Changes needed Convenience vs investment in infrastructure
4/06/2016 Changes needed Redevelopment of old sites restricted by car parking requirements of the planning scheme
4/06/2016 Changes needed Could make temporary parking in peak times.
27/05/2016 Changes needed “Noosa Civic” parking already too congested and only suits smaller vehicles
27/05/2016 Changes needed No “Wilson” parking fees
27/05/2016 Changes needed Allow Sheraton and the like to charge for public using their car park
27/05/2016 Changes needed Tourism, event and place development beyond Hastings Street
27/05/2016 Changes needed Pricing with discount for locals
27/05/2016 Changes needed What is alternative to “cordon toll’? Limit visitors
27/05/2016 Changes needed Car parks off Gympie Terrace allowing less parking on Gympie Terrace
27/05/2016 Changes needed No parking meters - won't be supported by residents
27/05/2016 Changes needed We should come out and be clear that we don’t want big city symbols (parking meters, traffic lights)
27/05/2016 Changes needed Move events outside Hastings St! Alternatives
27/05/2016 Changes needed Limit parking to 2 wheels
27/05/2016 Changes needed Locality (specific) parking strategies
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27/05/2016 Changes needed Toll road type entry into Noosa popular areas (e.g. Singapore downtown)
Scooter parking laws are too strict in Noosa and difficult to find parking spaces. Qld Police need to endorse people riding with surfboards or
9/06/2016 Changes needed other racks on their scooter. Noosa should be a Scooter friendly town and promoted as such.
28/05/2016 Changes needed Reduction of parking in Hastings Street
The number of visitors to any area can be somewhat controlled by the amount of parking Providing more parking in & around Hastings Street is
likely to exacerbate the problem and instead other reliable and user/eco-friendly options for arrival and movement within the area should be
31/05/2016 Changes needed explored. People will still arrive in their cars if alternative options aren't easy, inexpensive and reliable.
2/06/2016 Changes needed Paid parking for tourists but not residents. Any event held in Noosa should be required to have paid parking
The Junction suffers from parking problems because the Transport station area is 2 hours and the unlimited area behind the cinema is full of
4/06/2016 Changes needed workers cars.
9/06/2016 Changes needed Paid parking in peak times
The statistics in the reports show that 'education' doesn't work. A big sign saying 'Parking Full' at the town outskirts might do more for park and
31/05/2016 Changes needed ride.
16/06/2016 Changes needed No metred parking and less yellow lines
16/06/2016 Changes needed It's Ok to make people walk 100 metres.
14/06/2016 Changes needed eliminate parking on Gympie Terrace
14/06/2016 Changes needed More Scooter and Mountain bike parking
14/06/2016 Changes needed Extra car parking to accommodate future growth - land needs to be allocated for this.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Scooter for parking officers - not breaking the law to enforce the law
14/06/2016 Changes needed All day parking in Noosa Junction
14/06/2016 Changes needed Major car park in the Civic area with a shuttle service that runs to/from the main tourist areas
14/06/2016 Changes needed Car parks throughout the area with connecting buses.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Event organisors need to include transport as part of their ticket pricing - ie Park and Ride facility
11/06/2016 Changes needed Consider moving the art gallery to Wallace Park where the library and leisure centre is for increased visitation and better parking options.
Income generated from the rate increase and additional housing should be ring fenced for improvements to the parking and transport
13/06/2016 Changes needed infrastructure of the hinterland towns.
2/02/2015 Changes needed very frustrating for visitors trying to find a park near the Noosa Woods area and change some of the parking bays into motorcycle bays
2/03/2016 Changes needed Transit centre should not have 2 hour parking .This does not make sense as it's trying to encourage using public transport.
Multi Level car
5/06/2016 park Multi level car park in Hastings Street (corner of Noosa Pde / Noosa Drive and Hastings Street.
Multi Level car
21/01/2016 park Multi level car park needs to be built and must include a free shuttle service to Noosa Main Beach and the River
Multi Level car
27/05/2016 park Multi level parking station next to the J for Hastings Street
Multi Level car
27/05/2016 park Multi-level park & ride parking stations Junction, Civic, Tewantin, Noosaville
Multi Level car I'd rather put a multi-story car park behind the bus station in Noosa Junction with improved bus shuttles to Hastings Street than put a multi-
28//05/2016 park story in and around Hastings Street, which ought to be preserved the way it is.
All development approvals should require adequate on site parking. A bit late due to earlier failures and height restrictions should be abolished
Multi Level car to allow ground level parking. A few multi story car parks in areas of Hastings street. Allow Civic to proceed and then locals would not need to
28//05/2016 park travel into Noosa.
Multi Level car
3/06/2016 park Council needs to build multi level car parks with a shuttle bus
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park Double storey car park at Noosa Lions Park and car parking
Multi Level car Council should buy the old Bowls club site and turn it into a multi level car park with free shuttle service to/from Hastings Street. Pay for the
16/06/2016 park park and get the shuttle free
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Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park Multi storey car park at Hastings Street and Noosa Junction
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park Undercover car park ta Noosa junction
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park Develop vacant land into car parks not buildings
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park More parking in Hastings Street Precinct
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park Multi level parking for Noosa Junction with Park and Ride
Multi Level car
16/06/2016 park NO to Multi-level parking
Multi Level car
14/06/2016 park Multi storey car park in the Junction with a shuttle service to / from Hastings Street.
Multi Level car
14/06/2016 park Multi level parking for Noosa Junction (ie the J) or anywhere in the Junction
Electronically manage parking metering in hot spots (like near Hastings St) can be Electronically manage parking metering in hot spots (like near
27/05/2016 Paid Parking Hastings St) can be turned off & on or free depending on time.
27/05/2016 Paid Parking Paid parking with resident scheme
27/05/2016 Paid Parking Paid parking
9/06/2016 Paid Parking Park Parking in and around Hastings Street.
16/06/2016 Paid Parking Introduce Paid parking
16/06/2016 Paid Parking Paid parking where all the funds raised go towards Noosa Shire Council staff with a real training budget
16/06/2016 Paid Parking Introduce paid parking and use funds for electric bikes.
14/06/2016 Paid Parking No paid parking for locals - only visitors
Introduce paid parking in Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Peregian Beach and Sunshine Beach = monies received is used to pay for Uber style
14/06/2016 Paid Parking public transport - ie small scale and on demand
Reduce parking
12/01/2016 limits Reduce parking to 2 hours along Gympie Terrace and strictly enforce it. This will deter business owners from parking all day.
Reduce parking
21/01/2016 limits Two hour parking in Noosa Lions Park
Reduce parking
27/01/2016 limits No more than 2 hour parking for all areas in Noosa Heads (particularly around Hastings Street precinct) alternatively introduce parking meters
Reduce parking
27/05/2016 limits Shorten stay time in key areas such as Hastings St from 2 hours to 1 hour and free
Reduce parking
27/05/2016 limits 4 hour parking in National Park
Reduce parking
27/05/2016 limits Time limits more important than cost for flow
Residents Parking
27/05/2016 Permits Resident parking permit
Residents Parking
27/05/2016 Permits We may need to consider resident parking permits
Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits In favour of this
Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits Permits for resdients and all visitors pay for parking using Noosa infrastructure and service.
Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits Residents permit reduces Yellow Line Fever (fines!)
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Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits Rate payers permits - using registration recognition technology
Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits No to resident parking permits
Residents Parking
14/06/2016 Permits Local permits for owners and renters - visitors pay
14/06/2016 Road closures Close village centre roads for Pedestrians only
Underground
16/06/2016 parking Is underground parking feasible at Noosa Heads ie Police Beat car park
Underground
16/06/2016 parking Underground car park
Underground
16/06/2016 parking in Hastings Street
16/06/2016 Statements If we change nothing then we will always have traffic congestion and limited parking
16/06/2016 Statements Locals can't use Main Beach in peak times - WRONG !
16/06/2016 Statements If we change nothing public expectation fall short
16/06/2016 Statements Nothing will get done and will to pieces !
16/06/2016 Statements Keep roundabouts - do not need traffic lights like Maroochydore or Nambour
16/06/2016 Statements Not realistic it we want to develop the economy
14/06/2016 Statements Do nothing is unsustainable - no PLANS are a PLAN to failure
14/06/2016 Statements Noosa will end up another ugly "has been" tourism destination
14/06/2016 Statements Community dissatisfaction due to traffic and parking woes, Eumundi Rd will be horrific and lost business
14/06/2016 Statements Use congestion as a throttle control on development impacts
14/06/2016 Statements Decentralise congestion by promotion of other areas apart from Hastings Street.
14/06/2016 Statements Choke and gridlock may force behavioural change
14/06/2016 Statements Doing nothing might be a good thing, force a behaviour change
14/06/2016 Statements Congestion = time delays and increase in the number of accidents.
14/06/2016 Statements Could be a good thing but will force behaviour change and stop day tripper coming in as they are the issue.
14/06/2016 Statements Congestion, pollution, frustration, poor reputation
14/06/2016 Statements Our congestion on normal workdays is not bad for that reason people will still use cars. Juts address visitor congestion
14/06/2016 Statements Control traffic using congestion
14/06/2016 Statements Use vegetation for traffic control / calming
14/06/2016 Statements We don’t' drive into Noosa during school holidays / peak times
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Avoid “city” solutions where possible
Behavioural Behaviour change is not a one-off event and requires on-going encouragement/maintenance. Ensure behaviour change is ongoing and
27/05/2016 changes constantly re-inventing/innovation
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Ensure people are so frustrated that they have to change their behaviour
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Integrated planning across agencies
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Integrated approach across all agencies
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Good internet connection means more folk work from home, thus reducing traffic - ERGO - high speed broadband is a traffic solution
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Beware Traffic & Transport are a service. Beware of tail wagging the dog. Transport is a means not the goal.
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Home based businesses with high speed broadband ok in Planning Scheme
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Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes “Give your car a holiday” the new ‘population cap’ mantra for planning
Behavioural Good alternatives for leisure, exercise and even household chores over relatively short distances for able people. But they are not a realistic
27/05/2016 changes alternative that capture all the functions of vehicles in Noosa's fragmented civic environment
Behavioural
27/05/2016 changes Cycling and walking will be embraced more when motorists show more concern for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Behavioural I would like to see more schools organise walking buses or car pools. Most kids have to live in the 'catchment" area so why are they driven to
27/05/2016 changes school Individually?
Some further improvements are needed to on road cycling (Noosa Parade/Hilton Tce for example) but it can only be a minor contribution as it
Behavioural focuses on residents. It is not our residents that are the problem - it is the day visitors. So all you would do is make space on the roads for the
27/05/2016 changes day trippers! Needs a more creative solution.
Firstly we need to look at attitude and education of car drivers and secondly cyclists need to be respectful towards car drivers, ride single file
Behavioural and properly indicate directions. Teach road rules at school including how to behave in traffic as a Cyclist. Parents need to find alternatives for
27/05/2016 changes car use like the bike.
Behavioural
30/05/2016 changes Cyclists need to be more respectful of older residents sharing footpaths
Behavioural The weekday commute times could be eased greatly by encouraging children to cycle or walk to school. Most schools have good cycle paths
6/06/2016 changes running nearby. School buses operate for most out of town students.
Behavioural
9/06/2016 changes Replacing a few car journeys a week with walking / cycling
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Car pooling for NSC staff
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes bring back safe houses so more kids ride / walk to school
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Promote options with holiday accommodation
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Car pooling for kids to/from school
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Car pooling
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Require cyclists to use bike paths and not footpaths
Behavioural
16/06/2016 changes Change peoples attitude towards public transport and Park and Ride - offer cheap alternatives.
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes Increase education for Mums and Dads dropping off kids at schools - why don't they put their kids on a bus?
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes Regulation to change behaviour
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes Bring back travelsmart for Education and behaviour change
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes Sometime behavioural change will only happen if we force it.
Behavioural
14/06/2016 changes No road updgrades force behaviour change with congestion
Behavioural address the different problems - internal focus on schools and behaviour change and external focus on peak demands during periods including
14/06/2016 changes park and ride - free buses
27/05/2016 Education More education at schools and community
Noosa Council travelsmart program was fantastic and should be started again. Tourism business really got on board with the travelsmart
27/05/2016 Education program with Tourism
27/05/2016 Education Noosa assistance. – Educate
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14/06/2016 Education Market Noosa as a car free holiday destination
Innovative A challenge is our journey to/from work statistics. For example, at Noosa Council 45% of our staff work outside of our boundary. Almost
27/05/2016 Transport Ideas impossible to change those behaviours (car pooling?)
Innovative
27/05/2016 Transport Ideas Congestion charging
Innovative Diversify away from Hastings Street & Gympie Terrace. We need another decentralised area such as Peregian or Cooroy with a major
27/05/2016 Transport Ideas park/restaurant precinct
27/05/2016 Statements Do we need to let things get worse before there is a perceived need for change
27/05/2016 Statements It’s not about telling people they can never drive again. Once a month/once a week is not too much to ask and people can plan accordingly
27/05/2016 Statements Hinterland people live in disparate centres and public transport can never cater to diverse destinations required by individuals.
27/05/2016 Statements Our biggest challenge comes from outside of our shire. Our strategy needs to address this (e.g. Peregian Springs)
27/05/2016 Statements How many people do we want to get into Hastings Street? When will we lose the ‘look and feel’ by having over crowding
27/05/2016 Statements Do nothing re Hastings Street. It is at capacity now & is self-levelling.
Link Transport Strategy to other strategies - - Planning scheme, focus on villages - - Home based businesses -- Tourism Noosa marketing focus
27/05/2016 Statements on interstate & overseas
27/05/2016 Statements Consider wanting good economic growth & tourism growth & planning transport
27/05/2016 Statements Maintain Noosa as “welcoming” to visitors. Work out how to service increasing visitation rather than “closing” Noosa.
I think the Noosa area is a lovely place to walk and cycle, but more as a recreational activity than as an alternative to local travel for day-to-day
28/05/2016 Statements living activities.
Visitors arrive here by car. Even if they walk or cycle when they get here we have to deal with the arrival and departure. That's what clogs up
2/06/2016 Statements the roads.
Highly disappointing, biased, hostile, one-sided way to get into this subject. Councils exist to serve us, the people, not drum up support to
excuse themselves for failing to work out how to get things right for us. Fix this question - get rid of the totally inappropriate preamble please;
27/05/2016 Statements you are introducing bias into any results you'll get back, and invalidating everything as a result.
14/06/2016 Statements Transport levy should provide direct and proportional benefits to rate payers
30/05/2016 Alternative energy Trams or Solar Driven shuttle buses
14/06/2016 Alternative energy use Gas filled buses utilising gas from dump sites (bio gas)
28/05/2016 Cable cars Cable car system from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street
We need to move people from a car park to a tourist area i.e. - Queenstown New Zealand, Cairns and Singapore. Use Noosa Hill lookout with
25/01/2016 Cable cars parking facilities and build a cable-car/sky rail from the lookout to Noosa Lions Park at the end of Noosa Parade.
Closure of
16/06/2016 Hastings Street Turn Noosa Pde into a one-way street. Make more space available for riding and walking
Closure of
29/01/2016 Hastings Street Ban cars from Hastings Street except for Delivery vehicles.
Closure of
27/05/2016 Hastings Street Hastings St - Car free zone
Closure of
27/05/2016 Hastings Street No cars into Hastings Street and Noosa Woods
Closure of Ban parking on and vehicle access to Hastings Street, except for visitor access to accommodation services which should ideally be located on
5/06/2016 Hastings Street Noosa Parade. Also restrict service usage to outside working hours ie 8 to 5.
Closure of
27/05/2016 Hastings Street Perhaps the option of making some areas Pedestrian only, and providing shuttle buses to and from for e.g. Hastings St, The National Park
Closure of
27/05/2016 Hastings Street Ban visitors cars from Hastings Street
Closure of
27/05/2016 Hastings Street Ban visitor private cars from Hastings Street
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Closure of
16/06/2016 Hastings Street Turn Hasting St into a Pedestrian Mall
Closure of
14/06/2016 Hastings Street Pedestrianise Hasting Street only
Closure of
14/06/2016 Hastings Street Don't ban parking in Hastings Street + Witta Circle
Closure of
14/06/2016 Hastings Street No car parks in Hastings Street. More motor bikes and cyclists facilities.
Closure of
11/06/2016 Hastings Street Turn Hasting Street into a Pedestrian only precinct. This would mean building a bridge to the spit instead.
Closure of
Hastings Street
11/01/2016 during peak times Close Hastings Street during daytime hours and only allow holiday operators, commercial vehicles and taxis
Closure of
Hastings Street Close Hastings Street during holiday period (Easter and Christmas) and only allow deliveries, to shops, Taxis and buses. Massive delays are felt
25/01/2016 during peak times by everyone trying to use public transport due to gridlock at Corner Hastings/Noosa Parade/Noosa Drive
Closure of
Hastings Street
27/05/2016 during peak times No parking timed or otherwise in Hastings Street shopping precinct at peak times
There is adequate parking in The Junction - never a time when you can't park here. Hastings St is a problem. In the holiday season, ban visitor
parking - a barrier system? In an ideal world, it would be great to make Hastings St pedestrian only. But what about access to The Spit etc.?
Closure of
The best idea I've seen was in Clearwater Florida - small open buses circulating all day to shopping areas, resorts, tourist attractions for a set
Hastings Street
fee. No need to take your car. Would be able to take surfboards, beach gear. Needs some progressive thinking.
27/05/2016 during peak times
Closure of
Hastings Street Boom gate on Noosa Parade that operates during busy periods. Only allows access to Little Cove Residents. And tourist staying in Hastings
14/06/2016 during peak times Street. Have Electronic sign boards advising where parks are. Include and APP.
Congestion
16/06/2016 charging Pay for congestion
Congestion
14/06/2016 charging Cordon Tolls using Car Registration ID Technology
Congestion
14/06/2016 charging Cordon Toll to enter the Biosphere
27/05/2016 Dredging Dredge more room
28/05/2016 Education Internet & accommodation / rest etc. venue advertising re Noosa T port System.
28/05/2016 Electric vehicles More incentives for electric cars, bikes and buses to be used in / around Noosa including buses with board racks
4/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric bike networks available for use in / around Noosa for community and tourist use
4/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric car charging for the community using renewable energy
4/06/2016 Electric vehicles Subsidising electric bikes and get electric bikes as a preferred means of travel including charging stations.
12/01/2016 Electric vehicles Smaller, quieter and environmentally friendly electric buses operate between Yacht Club and Hastings Street as a shuttle service
Electric buses have been proven to be economical and quiet. Perhaps an electric shuttle bus that travels from Thomas Street to the end of
14/01/2016 Electric vehicles Gympie Terrace, or further onto Hastings Street would alleviate the problem.
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric bikes and electric bike charging stations
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Yes to good electric bikes – we have great paths now
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric bikes and electric bike charging stations
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27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric vehicle charging stations to drive change
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric buses are part of our long term solution – Noosa brand
9/06/2016 Electric vehicles Interconnected network system Electric buses with charging systems readily available
Electric Bikes should be promoted or perhaps even subsided for Noosa rate payers. They are a perfect solution to encouraging bike use with
access to charging station in Hastings Street and Noosa Junction.
3/06/2016 Electric vehicles However, existing bike paths especially on the route towards Perigean are something for concern.
4/06/2016 Electric vehicles small electric buses with an exclusion zone
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Small Electric buses and brand them Noosa Buses
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric buses would be fantastic
7/06/2016 Electric vehicles Small electric bus with shuttle to the national park entry
I like the idea of small frequent electric shuttle buses with Noosa branding. If done correctly these could become a tourist attraction in
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles themselves!
28/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric needs to be clean local generated (solar, river current/ tidal/ wave)- not remote coal...
13/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric buses great idea but need to be small
16/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric bikes available
14/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric vehicles using cycling paths. Ie small electrical scooters etc.
14/06/2016 Electric vehicles Electric Uber Tiny cars that drive onto electrical charge stations
Any plan needs to incorporate a planning stategy for EV charging stations. The number of EVs will increase dramatically in the next decade and
8/06/2016 Electric vehicles Noosa needs to be part of this transition.
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles I support park and ride free electric shuttle services with facilities for transporting surfboards and beach gear
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Start providing service instead of only talking about it.
1/2 hour run SMALL ELECTRIC BUSES from Tewantin along the river and Hastings Street to the Spit, hop on hop of, or at least to the end of
Hastings Street. They should have an interconnecting time table to larger (electric) buses to Maroochydore, Civic etc. at the bus stop on Noosa
Parade. Charge tourists a levy of $4.50 per person per night and the guests can use the transport when they are here. Similar to DAVOS and
7/06/2016 Electric vehicles Klosters in Switzerland
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free holiday buses extended to weekends
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Only by supplying a viable alternative e.g. free, frequent, electric shuttle service at tourist hours e.g. dawn till pub closing time with security
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Courtesy buses from Resorts should be subsidised by Council to use for everyone.
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Free bus on a permanent looop
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service free shuttle buses regulary - every 15 muntes
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Park and ride free to residents and workers and all others have to pay
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Free or cheaper buses all year around
Horse and Cart
16/06/2016 rides Horse and Cart rides for in and around Noosa
27/05/2016 Light rail Light rail along Hastings Street, through the woods to the river entrance.
28/05/2016 Light rail Should we have a riverside light rail (perhaps sky rail?)- integrated of course?
14/06/2016 Light rail Light rail to Brisbane airport
Monorail to include Noosa/Tewantin/Noosaville North to Eumundi and continue to Brisbane. Could include corridors South to Sunshine Coast
28/05/2016 Monorail region like Maroochydore and Caloundra.
16/06/2016 Monorail for Noosa !
16/06/2016 Monorail
28/05/2016 Planning Appropriate jurisdiction- federal/ state/ local- needs better planning & integration
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31/05/2016 Reduce parking Reduce parking for cars and get more people on bikes/walking. Brave decision !
27/05/2016 Ride sharing Encourage Uber type ride sharing to reduce the need for visitors to hire a car
16/06/2016 Ride sharing UBER
14/06/2016 Ride sharing Community taxis - Uber style
14/06/2016 Ride sharing Noosa becomes the UBER HQ of Australia
14/06/2016 Road closures Limit car access to peak areas to force Park and Ride options but needs to be fast and efficient
14/06/2016 Road closures Close off Noosa Parade at the junction and create a funky people mover to take people over the hill
14/06/2016 Road closures during peak times close critical roads to beach etc for the use of 2 wheel drive vehicles, buses, electrical vehicles
11/06/2016 Road closures Down town Tewantin is also becoming more traffic crowded - turn Poinciana into a pedestrian mall.
16/06/2016 Road closures Look at closing some roads for full pedestrian precincts like Peregian Town Square and Hastings Street to make more family friendly
27/05/2016 Road design Road design and technology including (i) bitumen alternatives blended with organic resins, recycled plastics are being tested in Europe/USA
27/05/2016 Road design (ii) dynamic "smart-paint" that provides feedback to drivers on road safety conditions,
27/05/2016 Road design (iii) glow-in-the-dark road markings,
27/05/2016 Road design (iv) interactive wind-powered lights that only turn on when a car is present;
27/05/2016 Road design (vi) roads that generate electricity from traffic vibration;
27/05/2016 Road design (v) roads with solar energy generators embedded into them;
27/05/2016 Road design (vii) intelligent/smart roads that feed information (traffic jams, accidents, flooding etc.) to drivers through the internet/radio etc.
Use hop on, hop off buses that circulate continuously around the resorts, shopping areas etc. Set fare return or single. These would be great in
Noosa and help promote the image of a 'good' place to be and would look good . Open buses really fit the carefree image of Noosa and provide
an opportunity for sponsorship. Far too many unnecessarily huge, great vehicles in this beautiful environment. Doesn't fit.
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus
9/06/2016 Shuttle bus Hop on Hop off shuttle service and ferries.
Why can't private enterprise be part of the solution? I would think the pub/club buses sit still for most of the day and clubs could earn some
9/06/2016 Shuttle bus extra cash running shuttle services.
Small shuttle buses that run regularly from Tewantin Central, Noosa Junction to National Park and loop Hastings St and The Woods would
4/06/2016 Shuttle bus resolve most of the issues
A small shuttle bus could be on a loop around Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach with an affordable all day ticket to ride.
31/05/2016 Shuttle bus Residents and workers could buy an annual pass.
16/06/2016 Shuttle bus Use ute pickups Bali Style for backpacker / surfers to/from beach destinations.
16/06/2016 Shuttle bus Surf bus that can take surfboards and stops at surf beaches
16/06/2016 Shuttle bus Shuttle buses need to go through suburban areas also ie Noosa Waters where it's too far to get to a bus stop
14/06/2016 Shuttle bus Small frequent and cheap bus service at 15 minute intervals.
3/02/2015 Shuttle bus Would like to see a mini bus / shuttle servicing the main tourist routes including Noosa National Park
29/01/2016 Technology An APP that can be downloaded showing where the Park and Ride spaces are and how to get there.
9/06/2016 Technology Real time information before you hit town regarding parking issues
16/06/2016 Technology Parking officers to activate "No Parking" available signs remotely for Hastings Street area. Many cars are lined up to find out there is no parking.
Parking sensors all down the spit and other areas advising when space is vacant and advising people as they drive into the area what is
16/06/2016 Technology available.
16/06/2016 Technology Real time APP to show where parks are available using CCT
16/06/2016 Technology Electronic signs notifying drivers when Hastings Street, National Park and the Spit is full.
14/06/2016 Technology Traffic cams like surf cam on Noosa Parade and Noosa Drive.
Self drive cards are coming - imagine a fleet that are stationed around Noosa at pods. You book / pay for your ride and car turns up and once
14/06/2016 Technology you are delivered it head to the nearest pod
14/06/2016 Technology Autonomous cars/buses to minimise parking
14/06/2016 Technology Electronic boards indicating when parking areas in Hastings Street are full on Noosa Hill.
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14/06/2016 Technology More innovation around technologies used around the world to discourage motorists using their cars.
14/06/2016 Technology On demand activation system for isolate areas on streets - ie one presses a button at bus stop to indicate a need for pickup by the bus.
14/06/2016 Technology Reward people for using other modes of transport
2/06/2016 Transport Allow bikes on the Ferries
4/06/2016 Transport Car Hire swap companies like in the USA
4/06/2016 Transport Car Pod networks
27/05/2016 Transport Central transport hub
27/05/2016 Transport Bus journeys need free Wi-Fi, smart location aware planning, fast lane
27/05/2016 Transport Major events to incorporate free (paid for in event ticket) public transport for event attendees
27/05/2016 Transport As well as bus connections…boats/water transport & bike transport option at car parks also
Quality of experience on alternate transport route will drive behaviour e.g.: 1. Smoothness of surface for skaters 2. 2. Safety of cycle & scooter
27/05/2016 Transport ways 3. Levels of services on public transport
Do an audit on community transport that already exists e.g. RSL bus, aged care buses etc. and investigate how we can tap into these services
27/05/2016 Transport for other transport services
27/05/2016 Transport Devise an integrated IT platform to provide real time access information across the network
27/05/2016 Transport Intelligent transport systems
4/06/2016 Tunnels Bore a hole under Noosa Hill – tunnel from the J to Hastings Street
Watercraft /
28/05/2016 Ferries Use river ferries more- again integrate.
Watercraft /
12/01/2016 Ferries Need more stops between Tewantin and the Sheraton Noosa
Watercraft /
14/06/2016 Ferries Use the River more for transporting people to / from busy areas.
Watercraft /
14/06/2016 Ferries Cheaper or subsidised river travel which will free up roads during busy time
Watercraft /
14/06/2016 Ferries Use the Noosa River better with ferries and other modes of transport - ie water taxis
Watercraft / We should have a locals only Ferry pass that would encourage locals to park and ride the Ferry to the beach instead of drive. This could be
15/06/2016 Ferries used from the transport levy or tourism levy
Watercraft / Water taxi for anyone using the North Shore = park their cars on the North shore with a shuttle to the Ferry so they can come in and do their
15/06/2016 Ferries shopping etc. Will alleviate North Shore Ferry traffic
Watercraft / Please change the ferry service to stop at the Munna Point Caravan Park. This would allow so many more people to utilise a service and reduce
16/09/2015 Ferries parking
4/06/2016 Changes needed Park and Ride good, why not greater frequency ie 10 minute cycle. Passengers have to know a bus will come every 10 minutes
4/06/2016 Changes needed Promote Park and Ride better
4/06/2016 Changes needed Conduct a Coastal and Hinterland Car parking audit
4/06/2016 Changes needed Dedicated Park and Ride for the Junction to Noosa Heads
27/05/2016 Changes needed We don’t currently have 52 weeks demand for this. It would only be economic for about 20 weeks a year
There should be an audit of parking availability in all commercial and leisure From that data options such as park'n'ride, better use of poorly
27/05/2016 Changes needed utilised spaces etc. can be planned for.
Park & ride has to be part of a multi-facet solution. Resident permit system would be needed at least for those who live at the likes of Little
Cove or Gympie Tce.
27/05/2016 Changes needed
28/05/2016 Changes needed Only for visitors
14/06/2016 Changes needed Park and Ride needs fast efficient service to encourage people to opt in
14/06/2016 Changes needed Ongoing - not just in school holidays
14/06/2016 Changes needed Park and Ride a bike to a new destination.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Find a location on the outskirts of Noosa for parking within 15 minutes and use bus service to Noosa - should be paid and low coast
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14/06/2016 Changes needed Utilise sportsfields parking for park and ride - ie - Tewantin Sports grounds, AFL, Girraween Sports Complex
14/06/2016 Changes needed More park and ride infrastructure
14/06/2016 Changes needed People working in Hastings Street should park their car in the Junction in all day parking and ride to work in a shuttle
14/06/2016 Changes needed Park and Ride for day trippers but special passes for workers
14/06/2016 Changes needed Special service bus for events.
27/05/2016 Education Park and Ride a good idea but don't force people to use it, create new fines, remove parking, or the like.
The bulk of the congestion during busy periods is due to day trippers from Brisbane and other Sunshine Coast destinations. It would be good to
7/06/2016 Education notify northbound traffic of the parking situation at the beaches to avoid the congestion and hopefully encourage the use of park and ride.
24/05/2016 Electric vehicles Large parking spaces with electric buses to shuttle to main precincts
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Electric vehicles are powered inefficiently by coal generated power many km away...If electric- they need 2b clean
free electric shuttles with facilities for transport of family beach gear and surfboards.
27/05/2016 Electric vehicles Secure car parking and storage facilities would be required at the bus terminal, behind AFL Park, and in Tewantin.
Extension of Park and Ride facilities at the Pomona and Cooran station including covered seating, telephone, parking, lit car park spaces and ticketing
31/05/2016 services machines could be shared, with each location becoming, in effect, a small transit station.
27/05/2016 Ferries Riverside parking and (free if possible) boat shuttle. If it's easy to park, *and* fun to use, it should be a hit.
Free Shuttle
27/01/2016 service Need a regular dedicated shuttle service from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street for workers starting early
Free Shuttle Free shuttle service from surrounding areas such as schools and sporting fields close by to where visitors can park their cars and hop on a
29/01/2016 service shuttle service
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free weekend bus service
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Park & ride won’t be used if expensive - needs to be free
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free shuttle bus service from park and ride
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Shuttle bus – make it free and fun, explore new gems along the way
Free Shuttle
5/06/2016 service A free shuttle bus service would be provided from Noosa Junction and Noosaville with designated paid car parks at both locations.
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free mini shuttle from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street.
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Junction to Noosa shuttle
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Make Park and Ride Free for everyone More use = less infrastructure.
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Needs to have bike racks on board the buses and free. Don't penalise the day tripper as they fund the businesses.
Cheap, conveniently-located, regular, hub-to-hub connected public transport from peripheral parking areas will attract more riders as well as
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus day visitors.
Provide free, convenient parking areas before you get to these areas where a small visitor information centre can sell them an all day pass for
9/06/2016 Shuttle bus combined hop-on-hop-off shuttle bus and ferry that takes them around all the busier areas.
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Small shuttle buses that carry surfboards and bikes
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Shuttle bus from the Multi level park to Hastings Street
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Regular and frequent shuttle buses
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Park & ride for a nominal fee if also includes bus service
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Frequent area service bus loop that connects main nodes with park & ride
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Park and ride areas set aside
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Cater to tourists and tourism/hospitality workers
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Park & ride a necessity
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27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Small shuttle bus from Noosa to Noosa National Park
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Park & ride stations in major nodes
I think park and ride facilities could be implemented at the AFL ground and the bus terminus
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus
Park and ride facilities should be at the edge of town, keeping the traffic off our roads, but people won't use them unless it is made clear at that
2/06/2016 Shuttle bus town entry site that there is no or very limited parking available
The parking needs to be on the edge of town. Noosa Civic is a large parking space which could accommodate another level but would need
6/06/2016 Shuttle bus Govt. assistance with financing. Signage before town should indicate how full parking is at the beaches.
14/06/2016 Statements Commitment to make Park and Ride infrastructure permanent
14/06/2016 Statements Day trippers are the problem so YES park and ride
Park and Ride must be part of a solution and combine with smart technology monitoring available parking spaces. Info at entry to shire -
14/06/2016 Technology happens all over the world so why not here
14/06/2016 Technology Traffic Cams and Traffic Apps for Park and Ride option to alert for space
Watercraft /
27/05/2016 Ferries include Ferries in Park and Ride option
4/06/2016 Changes needed Dedicated public transport only lanes
6/06/2016 Changes needed No ticketing on buses - education campaign in conjunction with Translink informing people about the go-card.
4/06/2016 Changes needed Routes design for : work, school, holiday
4/06/2016 Changes needed Real time information at bus stops
Local government + State government infrastructure not aligned e.g. Sheraton Bridge, Munna Bridge – why not make extra lane for transport ?
4/06/2016 Changes needed
4/06/2016 Changes needed Public transport needs to be reliable and given priority over other modes
4/06/2016 Changes needed Services to Brisbane – times not always convenient and better public transport to Maroochydore
4/06/2016 Changes needed Bus travel to expensive. Make it cheaper
Use smaller less noisy, smelly buses and remove from Gympie Terrace altogether and move into a street more suitable for large buses ie -
12/01/2016 Changes needed Mary Street. Buses create fumes for the residents and visitors sitting in the cafes trying to enjoy a nice coffee.
14/01/2016 Changes needed Move all bus stops to Mary Street or Gibson Rd only as they are wider and 60klms per hour zone.
Bus service to/from Maroochydore Airport doesn't connect with flights into / out of Maroochydore. Too long a wait and takes too long to get
25/01/2016 Changes needed up the coast.
Change bus service in Sunshine Beach to into Sunshine Beach, along Solway, down Belmore Tce, past the Duke Street shops that they turn into
27/01/2016 Changes needed Pacific Avenue then back into Sunshine Beach Rd.
Subsidised taxi service as per set up in Boreen Point. It would be most convenient to pick up directly from homes as if your car breaks down it
can be a long walk into Main Street. bus service that's connects with bus and train services in Cooran. Bus service to / from Kin Kin and include
1/02/2016 Changes needed Lake Cootharaba / Boreen Point and Elanda Point.
27/05/2016 Changes needed Change & improve public transport (routes, frequency, stops) before expecting behaviour change
27/05/2016 Changes needed Ultimately, we need to focus on the frequency and reliability of buses more so than price
27/05/2016 Changes needed Dedicated airport to Noosa bus link to meet airport services
27/05/2016 Changes needed Dedicated train shuttle that meets train schedule
Change KPIs for bus service providers – (currently on-time based not bums on seats). Change drivers’ behaviour from rushing to being
27/05/2016 Changes needed accommodating
27/05/2016 Changes needed The Go card could be simpler with more avenues for people to buy them
27/05/2016 Changes needed Increased frequency makes Public transport more attractive
27/05/2016 Changes needed In peak times, remove car parking along Noosa Parade and have a dedicated bus lane.
27/05/2016 Changes needed Surfboard racks on buses
27/05/2016 Changes needed Greater access to school buses for school kids less than 5km from school
27/05/2016 Changes needed Prioritise public transport and 2 wheels
31/05/2016 Changes needed Buses from the coast to the hinterland after 7pm, even if only on the weekend
31/05/2016 Changes needed Ask the State to provide more north coast trains rather than wider highways
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Extend the current limited Flexilink service to the whole region. See "GoFlexi Fife' IN Scotland as example but in essence it is an on-call, door-to
door shared cab service across three separate zones. It is of course subsidised, as is the limited Noosa Flexilink service, but it makes far more
economic sense than using large, mostly empty buses on routes such as the 632 to Cooran.
5/06/2016 Changes needed
9/06/2016 Changes needed Increase in services during peak times
27/05/2016 Changes needed Better bus services around school time to cater for more school students taking the bus instead of lots of cards.
27/05/2016 Changes needed No buses to Boreen Point
Kids should walk or be picked up by school buses. How are we older people supposed to shop local without cars as there is no transport within
27/05/2016 Changes needed 2 kms of home?
Smaller more frequent buses may be an answer but bus stops need to be closer together. Where I live, the 2 bus stops either side of me are
30/05/2016 Changes needed quite a distance apart and people with limited mobility have difficulty getting to the bus stop, let alone using public transport in the area.
2/06/2016 Changes needed there are no shelters or seats at many bus stops and the services stick to main routes rather than where people live.
28/05/2016 Changes needed More attractive buses and cheaper
27/05/2016 Changes needed On time buses and cheaper for pensioners
Establishing an effective and well-integrated public transport network - which the Shire does not have now - is the foundational requirement in
27/05/2016 Changes needed encouraging people to opt for public over private vehicle use.
Some of our local routes could be looked at. As it would be great if the 626 or 627 went to Noosa Civic, instead of needing 2 buses to get there
27/05/2016 Changes needed from Sunrise or Sunshine.
28/05/2016 Changes needed would like more buses running after 6 pm, please.
Public transport is more expensive than cars. Make bus travel cheaper for families and access to Go Cards easier ie Coles Woolies IGA. people
travel by car if they have the choice. The Value Proposition of travelling on a bus is simply not where it needs to be. 'Education' to encourage
the public to switch to buses won't deliver a significant return on investment until buses offer better value. That means (i) lowering the price,
28/05/2016 Changes needed (ii) increasing the frequency and (iii) reducing journey times.
28/05/2016 Changes needed Public transport is not suitable for people living outside Noosa, Noosaville and Tewantin.
Convenience is a major factor in using a car over a bus. Solutions to this can be a) make it more convenient to catch a bus (better routes, more
buses, etc.) or b) make it less convenient to drive a car (paid parking, restricted parking, angle parking in the Junction, speed limits etc.).
However, even if all the residents saw the light and caught the bus instead of driving I have no doubt it wouldn't resolve the issues with tourist
2/06/2016 Changes needed traffic at peak times.
I would like to see a free local loop bus for Noosa rate payers that at the very least loops Noosa Junction, Hasting Street and Gympie Terrace.
But would be great to also include Noosa Marina and Perigean as well.
3/06/2016 Changes needed Locals should be encourage and incentivised to use affordable forms of transport. Adding more car parking just make it easier to drive a car.
8/06/2016 Changes needed Bus service to/from Kin Kin to the coast / Noosa area
8/06/2016 Changes needed Kin Kin to Noosa bus service for teenagers
9/06/2016 Changes needed Bus service from Kin Kin to Boreen Point to Tewantin now that DR Pages Rd is sealed
9/06/2016 Changes needed Small Hinterland bus services
9/06/2016 Changes needed Kin Kin area is growing - please provide a service to this region now that Dr Pages Rd is complete
Now that the Kin Kin population is growing the bus that starts in Cooran could start in Kin Kin especially on weekends and school holidays for
our growing teenage who seek employment in other parts of the Noosa shire. Also now that Dr Pages has been sealed you could supply a small
bus for Kin Kin, Cootharaba, Boreen Point, and McKinnon Drive residents. We pay a transport levy in our rates - about time it was utilised.
9/06/2016 Changes needed
I believe a bus service Kin Kin - Boreen Point - Noosa is a unique opportunity for council in its role of removing barriers for prosperity of the
Hinterland. Dollars spent on a small bus in an area currently lacking any bus service is bound to have a higher added benefit than spending an
additional dollar in already serviced areas - but the easiest & cheapest way to find out would be to just trial this new route for one holiday
11/06/2016 Changes needed period and see the response!
I would love to see a bus service from Kin Kin. Therefore I would like to suggest a smaller bus (14-20 people) ie 632 bus service to and from
Cooran (around 8.30am) and again in the early evening to return to Kin Kin (around 6.10pm). To start the Kin Kin service can be run only on
weekends and holidays and if proven popular this can be extended. This can keep costs down whilst providing a trial service to see whether an
11/06/2016 Changes needed ongoing and possibly more extensive service is required and feasible in the future.
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13/06/2016 Changes needed It doesn't work for west Noosaville - Bushlands, Beckman's Green & Doonella where the service does not run in the evenings.
The current bus service provides very little service to the residents of the Hinterland. Could a park and ride facility work for outlying districts? It
13/06/2016 Changes needed needs to include an evening service.
I think a bus service to Kin Kin and surrounding area's would open up many Opportunities for residents of all ages . Even a small bus would be
appreciated. As stated previously we already pay for a service we are not receiving and it would be great to be connected directly to Noosa on
11/06/2016 Changes needed a regular basis.
all-day pass for a fixed, low price, allowing people to travel by bus or ferry for 24 hours. Another option is a weekly ticket, with some free
27/05/2016 Changes needed travel as a bonus.
28/05/2016 Changes needed Ratepayers (Tport Levy) should receive free travel; others use cheap all day pass. Filling current MT buses will de-congest...and cleanse envt.
28/05/2016 Changes needed Improve & integrate our grossly inefficient rail system better- including CAMCOS & Cooroy.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Bus sheds don't keep you dry
16/06/2016 Changes needed Need more public transport
16/06/2016 Changes needed More pickup points within suburbs
16/06/2016 Changes needed More routes for hinterland ie Cooroibah
16/06/2016 Changes needed Have cheaper buses on the weekends
16/06/2016 Changes needed Pomona train station - schedule for commuter service in both directions
16/06/2016 Changes needed Reward system for using public transport - ie free ride after ….so many rides
16/06/2016 Changes needed Bus timetables do no link up for Hinterland towns e.g. Pomona to Coolum via Eumundi
16/06/2016 Changes needed Look at bus routes to increase education for commuters to use public transport
16/06/2016 Changes needed Bring back the little Sun Buses
16/06/2016 Changes needed More public transport
16/06/2016 Changes needed Cheaper fares on the weekend to get cars off the roads
16/06/2016 Changes needed Locals should get discounted public transport
16/06/2016 Changes needed Hinterland needs more public transport service.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Buses need to accommodate surfboards, prams and bikes
14/06/2016 Changes needed Buses should include hooks on the front of buses to accommodate prams (without babies) - have a
14/06/2016 Changes needed More public transport needed
14/06/2016 Changes needed Greater connectivity between rail transport and the Coast.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Review trips, who is going where and revise bus routes as needed
14/06/2016 Changes needed Need more frequent smaller buses throughout residential street networks - need to pickup closer to home
14/06/2016 Changes needed Subsidise school buslink services within 4km of schools - at the moment you have to pay to use school buses within 4km of your school
14/06/2016 Changes needed Buses must be on 15 minute intervals during peak holiday times and be non polluting.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Direct buses to Station and more trains to Brisbane
14/06/2016 Changes needed More bus stops in the Hinterland
14/06/2016 Changes needed More buses from Parklands Area - at present it takes 2 buses to get to Gympie Terrace
14/06/2016 Changes needed Cheaper public transport and quicker
14/06/2016 Changes needed Allow "hail and ride" in between bus stops to increase access to the bus routes
14/06/2016 Changes needed Increase in services
14/06/2016 Changes needed Cancel $50bn worth of submarines and build a high speed rail connection from Melbourne to Cairns
14/06/2016 Changes needed More bus stop locations in the Hinterland
14/06/2016 Changes needed Better routes servicing North of Poinciana St, Noosa Waters and shorter wait times and more frequent.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Public transport is relatively costly if you have a car. Fares vs Petrol is not encouraging bus or ferry travel.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Bus services need easy to follow time table, variety of ticketing optios and smaller buses
14/06/2016 Changes needed Make bus travel fun - including music on board
14/06/2016 Changes needed Bus fares are too expensive
14/06/2016 Changes needed More frequent public transport
14/06/2016 Changes needed Free kids travel
14/06/2016 Changes needed Cheaper fares, more frequent and more buses into Noosa Hinterland
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14/06/2016 Changes needed More buses, more services, more stops closer together an more services to outer areas.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Better services to Library and Mary Street.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Needs priority access - ie transit lanes that are not stuck in traffic
15/06/2016 Changes needed Too many buses servicing Gympie Terrace and Noosa Parade. Suggest changes need to be made to service 620 626 and 627 as per email
In Sydney I and overseas visitors can travel all day on and off public transport for a small amount around $2.00. Its all about money! Needs to
7/06/2016 Changes needed be cheaper
There is no transport from Noosa ! If we go out, one of us is the designated driver. We can NEVER go out and both of us have a drink or two. It
9/06/2016 Changes needed would be wonderful if there was more buses to the hinterland instead of one a week
Inevitably the principle focus of comment is on Noosa, however there is a growing issue with parking in the hinterland towns. Bus services
13/06/2016 Changes needed through and around the town are very limited and do not provide a viable alternative to car transport for most residents.
2/02/2015 Changes needed Change to Flexilink service to allow for shorter wait times
8/07/2015 Changes needed Flexi link service does not pickup at door. Person had to walk 2.5km to a point where they can be picked up = not feasible for elderly people.
The need for a bus service route be provided for tourists for Noosa North Shore beaches - to the resort, 1st and 3rd cuttings. Give priority on
Extension of ferry services to bus service. Operate during peak periods only. Can be used South bound for campers who need to get supplies from Tewantin.
27/05/2016 services Reduce carbon emissions.
Extension of Bus 632 change route to include Pioneer Rd and better service the Hinterland including a bus stop on the Old Bruce Highway at old Black
31/05/2016 services Mountain Truck stop. Shuttle service between Nambour and Gympie North is also suggested
Extension of Planning for extending crossing loops on the North Coast Lines to allow for storage of extra long trains
6/06/2016 services at critical points where trains pass each other in the single track, and a proposal to realign the NCL between the towns of Pomona and Cooran.
Extension of
5/06/2016 services Bus route 620 changed to include David Low Way at Lowry St and into Persimmon and Podargus Street.
Extension of
30/05/2016 services Once daily bus service from Kin Kin to Noosa Heads via Boreen Point for teenagers during school holidays
27/05/2016 Ferries Public ferries needed
27/05/2016 Ferries Ferry competition (no price competition at the moment)
27/05/2016 Ferries Include ferries in integrated public transport services
27/05/2016 Ferries An affordable ferry system including park and ride
9/06/2016 Ferries Getting more out of the railway line and the river ways would also make sense.
Free Shuttle
30/05/2016 service Free public transport - no ticketing, no delays, safer for drivers. Consider it part of the community like libraries
Free Shuttle
4/06/2016 service Free public transport (buses) charged from renewable energy
Free Shuttle
4/06/2016 service Free electric buses – if they are not free there is no point
Free Shuttle
31/05/2016 service Free Electric bus with board rack or trailer from Junction & Hastings Street to Noosa National Park every 1/2 hour
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free electric buses between nodes
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free shuttle buses on weekends as well as holidays but only between key tourism hot spots
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free public transport
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free holiday buses
Free Shuttle
27/05/2016 service Free bus from Hastings St to cultural facilities such as Noosa Arts Theatre, Library, Regional Gallery
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Free Shuttle
Free park and ride shuttles to Noosaville and Noosa Heads on weekends
31/05/2016 service
Free Shuttle
If the buses were free every school holidays, less parking would be required in areas like Hastings St
27/05/2016 service
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free Tuk Tuk buses from Park Rd to National Park to help with traffic flow into National Park. Peak times only to relieve parking
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free holiday buses remain
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Keep free holiday buses all year round !
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free holiday buses and more parking
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free shuttle bus from Junction to Hastings St daily
Free Shuttle
16/06/2016 service Free electric shuttle and ferry servicing Gympie Terrace, Noosa Harbour, The Junction and Hastings Street.
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service Noosa Council shuttle bus provided to the public on a loop between Hinterland, the coast and a coastal loop
Free Shuttle
14/06/2016 service free buses during all of school holidays
Reduction in bus
5/06/2016 sizes Smaller bus with reduced costs makes sense
Reduction in bus
27/05/2016 sizes The current buses are too big
Reduction in bus
27/05/2016 sizes Smaller buses are better – No advertising
Reduction in bus
for most of the year buses could be a lot smaller, with big ones used in peak periods
31/05/2016 sizes
A frequent service will require smaller buses or they will be empty most of the time. A frequent service will require smaller buses or they will
Reduction in bus be empty most of the time.
4/06/2016 sizes Smaller buses could be rationed depending on requirements thus saving fuel.
Reduction in bus
13/06/2016 sizes The big buses used now run empty
Reduction in bus
16/06/2016 sizes Small buses making more trips
Reduction in bus
16/06/2016 sizes Buses are too big most of the time they are empty
Reduction in bus
14/06/2016 sizes Buses need to be smaller
Reduction in bus
14/06/2016 sizes Smaller local buses and more frequent
Reduction in bus
14/06/2016 sizes Bring back the little blue Sun Buses rather than the big green ones
Reduction in bus
14/06/2016 sizes Smaller buses and more frequent
24/05/2016 Shuttle bus Servicing area of needs on a regular basis for tourists
31/05/2016 Shuttle bus Unattractive buses / large / noisy. Look for a loop service that is frequent and user friendly.
Provide free (or a small fee) regular shuttles from Noosa Junction (two stops Transit Centre and The J) to Hastings Street and National Park. Can
also include Noosaville River and Tewantin. Promote as fun desirable option to get to Hastings Street. (like shuttles in Waikiki) to move tourists
11/01/2016 Shuttle bus around. Embark on an extensive promotional campaign via social media, billboards etc.
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Shuttle bus required (scheduled run & charter) especially from hinterland areas. Shuttle bus required (scheduled run & charter) especially from
27/01/2016 Shuttle bus hinterland areas.
27/05/2016 Shuttle bus Late night shuttle service on weekends
16/06/2016 Statements Not convenient for families
16/06/2016 Statements Electric buses will do nothing for congestion
14/06/2016 Statements Buses ok but no point in sitting in traffic
14/06/2016 Statements Catching a bus is great but still makes you sit in traffic. Sort the traffic out first
Watercraft /
27/05/2016 Ferries Develop water transport
13/01/2016 Bridge Build a new bridge from Noosa Parade to the Spit to bypass Hastings Street
27/05/2016 Changes needed Change railway bridge intersection and create another bridge near Lower Mill site to allow entry into town from other direction
5/06/2016 Changes needed Put roundabout at end of Cooroy Noosa Rd intersection leading into Cooroy / Train Station
4/06/2016 Changes needed Adding pedestrian crossing needs to account for traffic flow and shared zones are ambiguous
12/01/2016 Changes needed Make Gympie Terrace ONE WAY only and trucks / garbage trucks limited to 6-8am and 4-6pm. Better signage indicating speed limits
14/01/2016 Changes needed Make Gympie Terrace ONE WAY only from Thomas Street to Weyba Rd incorporating cyclist lanes.
Freight – where can trucks pull up when approaching towns, especially to check directions etc. This is not well catered for at the moment.
Flooding – Pomona/ Boreen Point Rd, access to Stratford Park. Isolated when flooded. Signage needed at Cnr Ringtail Rd and Porters Rd,
especially for trucks who get down the road and then realise they can’t turn around. Need a turning area at the bridge. Signage and way finding
27/01/2016 Changes needed needs to be addressed.
27/05/2016 Changes needed Continue with on-road cycle infrastructure. More likely to lead to cycling instead of car trips
27/05/2016 Changes needed Bypass network? Cooroy Noosa Rd Tewantin
27/05/2016 Changes needed The long term solution is not more roads
27/05/2016 Changes needed Single lane car roads with 2nd lane for other transport options such as bus lane in high congestion areas
27/05/2016 Changes needed Various Elm St/Myall St intersection safety in Cooroy may need traffic light
27/05/2016 Changes needed Lobby against 6 laning of Bruce highway and lobby for upgraded train line
27/05/2016 Changes needed Angled parking gin the Junction
27/05/2016 Changes needed Make sure lanes are clearly marked, and teach people the right way to use roundabouts!
Upgrading a road is an opportunity to (i) add a cycle path, (ii) contribute to 'place-making' for example by adding distinctive native trees and
shrubs on roundabouts, (iii) replace old and worn out signage, (iv) upgrade signage, facilitate safe foot-traffic for example with pedestrian
27/05/2016 Changes needed islands etc.
28/05/2016 Changes needed Upgrades for projected growth including a ring road with off ramps to popular centres
28/05/2016 Changes needed Duplication of key arterial routes including motorway south
28/05/2016 Changes needed Improved provision of cycle & pedestrian routes
28/05/2016 Changes needed Bridge to the North Shore Area
Problems that are reported by locals and visitors using roundabouts is to change some to lights. Roundabouts are only good if much bigger than
28/05/2016 Changes needed those around at present.
9/06/2016 Changes needed replace the parallel parking with priority transit lanes for everything other than cars (e.g. Noosa
27/05/2016 Changes needed Better signage on roundabouts
31/05/2016 Changes needed First duplicate Beckmans Road, then look at the upgrade to both the Eumundi and Cooroy Roads to two lanes both way from the Bruce H'way.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Please upgrade Beckman's Rd
16/06/2016 Changes needed Duplication of Beckman's Rd or straight link to Doonan Roundabout
16/06/2016 Changes needed Hastings Street is a disgrace - avoid it in peak times and build a bridge from Noosa Parade to Spit with it only being one - way
16/06/2016 Changes needed Seal Musavale Rd and Wahpunga Rd. Widen bridge near Jeremy's Lane as safer for cycling and motorists and cyclists can do Kin Kin Loop
16/06/2016 Changes needed Duplicate Beckmans Rd to the west tying in a roundabout on Cooroy Noosa Rd. Leave current road as a service rd.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Put restrictions on local direct roads to stop dust and hoons. Egg Ringtail creek rd.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Fix Cooroy / Elm Street Give way area near bridge with congestion at 3pm
16/06/2016 Changes needed 6 lanes for the Bruce Highway
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16/06/2016 Changes needed Make Pedestrian Underpasses more user friendly
16/06/2016 Changes needed More one way streets.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Lift the Road from Doonella Bridge to stop flooding.
16/06/2016 Changes needed More separation between bikes and cars.
16/06/2016 Changes needed Hard barriers between push bikes and cars
16/06/2016 Changes needed Make 2 new lanes for Beckmans Rd. Keep existing as service only
16/06/2016 Changes needed Fix roads with equal highway quality
14/06/2016 Changes needed Road reserves need space for landscaping, shading, amenity, water quality and other uses
14/06/2016 Changes needed Cooroy major intersection need attention
14/06/2016 Changes needed More safer pedestrian crossings - might involve pedestrian lights
14/06/2016 Changes needed Maintain = No upgrades - congestion forces changes
14/06/2016 Changes needed Look at one-way loop Noosa Parade, Noosa Drive and Weyba Rd - then buses would be quick and on time.
14/06/2016 Changes needed More shared zones for pedestrians
14/06/2016 Changes needed Make a bridge to the spit and by pass Hastings Street.
14/06/2016 Changes needed Need dedicated pedestrian crossings on Gibson Rd Noosaville. Impossible to cross safely
14/06/2016 Changes needed Would like to see Teal Street and other short cul de sacs shared use where families can play, ride bikes play hopscotch and chat.
11/06/2016 Changes needed Design principles need to have fauna friendly crossings such as culverts and fencing and slower speed limits in key koala habitat areas.
Some sort of a safe crossing on Eumundi Road enabling someone to cross from the side near Bunnings to the side near Rene St. or in that
26/02/2015 Changes needed vicinity. It is just about impossible to get across the 2 lanes on each side and really impossible pushing a bike
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths More separate bikeways
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Ensure bike lanes on all upgrades
27/05/2016 Cycle roads/paths Bikes should not be on roads – use bikeways
I would like to see the construction of a safe means for pedestrians and cyclists to cross Noosa Eumundi road. Ideally an underpass which
would link directly to cycle ways on each side of the road. This would provide a better opportunity for a continuous safe pathway between the
4/06/2016 Cycle roads/paths eastern beaches and Noosaville.
future works for bikeways to extend the bikeway that goes from Tewantin to the corner of McKinnon Drive and Lake Cooroibah
3/02/2015 Cycle roads/paths Road.
4/06/2016 Education A need to keep people informed on newer road rules. Some people got their licences 50-60 years and roads changes
27/05/2016 Education I'm afraid we need better education on using roundabouts - best invention out!
30/05/2016 Education Education about the roundabouts and how they are supposed to be used.
16/06/2016 Education Roundabout driver education
14/06/2016 Statements Roads can be a destination too - meeting spaces, transit points and not just for carriage
14/06/2016 Statements More roads is not the long term answer
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STAKEHOLDER BRIEFING 27 MAY 2016
Topic Comment
What if we do nothing? No sticky notes
Public Transport. General tick of agreement
The current buses are too big
Change KPIs for bus service providers – (currently on-time based not
bums on seats). Change drivers’ behaviour from rushing to being
accommodating.
The Go card could be simpler with more avenues for people to buy
them
Develop water transport
Increased frequency makes PT more attractive
Free shuttle buses on weekends as well as holidays but only between
key tourism hot spots.
Make bus journeys a pleasant alternative.:-
- Smart location aware planning
- Free wifi access etc
- Fast lane
Bus needed into National Park to reduce parking demand
Small bus from Tewantin through to National Park
Park and Ride. General tick and “yes” stickers
“Yes” to the picture of a small shuttle bus
“Yes” to buses that can carry bicycles
(surf) board racks on buses
Bus drivers not limiting kids with bikes and boards
3 x “yes” stickers on picture of the weekend park & ride with free bus
service
Cater to tourists and tourism/hospitality workers
Park and ride to include the ferry
Park & ride won’t be used if expensive
No “Wilson” parking fees
Park & ride for a nominal fee if also includes bus service
Smaller frequent buses
Regular and frequent shuttle buses
Remember small ‘blue” buses
As well as bus connections…boats/water transport & bike transport
option at car parks also.
In peak times, remove car parking along Noosa Parade and have a
dedicated bus lane.
“Noosa Civic” parking already too congested and only suits smaller
vehicles
Shorten stay time in key areas such as Hastings St from 2 hours to 1
hour and free parking further away with a shuttle
Active Transport. General “Yes” of endorsement
Electric bikes
Electric bike charging stations
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White line to mark lanes on pathways – keep to left
Suggest a relaxation of mandatory helmet laws for cyclists
Free bicycle hubs at key tourism hot spots & shopping centres
Discourage cars at schools
Ensure integrated physical network for seamless movement in inner-
Shire
How do we manage demand Resident parking permit
for parking?
Tourism, event and place development beyond Hastings Street
Small bus from Noosa to National Park
4 hour parking in National Park
Police rules
Pricing with discount for locals
What is alternative to “cordon toll’? Limit visitors
Park & ride
Hastings St - Car free zone
Park & ride a necessity
Time limits more important than cost for flow
Resident permit yes - but limited times at beach
(to picture of parking meter) No – this is last resort – not resident
supported
Park & ride with Free bus
Shuttle bus – make it free and fun, explore new gems along the way
Free park & ride, or nominal day rate, integrated with continuous bus
Road Upgrades that work General tick of endorsement
for Everyone.
More separate bikeways
Very important that bike paths are accessible and safe
Innovative transport ideas. General “tick” of agreement
Free holiday buses extended to weekends
Yes to good electric bikes – we have great paths now
Electric bikes
Definitely an affordable ferry service
Devise an integrated IT platform to provide real time access
information across the network
Boating / water sport options
Transit lanes/bus priority on road and at intersections
2 x “Yes” stickers on free holiday bus picture
Free holiday bus extended to weekends and also in tandem with
limiting hours of free parking.
(to picture of free holiday bus) Yes but this is not innovation
“Yes Yes Yes” (to picture of free bikes) – Get Healthy, create options
make it normal, create a village feel
“yes” (to picture of free bikes) – Free bicycle pool & car free zones
Free bikes but only specific locations
Public bikes and mandatory helmets do not mix
“No” (to picture of free bikes) – Bike congestion rapidly growing
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Bikes should not be on roads – use bikeways
Smaller buses are better – No advertising
How do we change the way More education at schools and community.
we travel?
Noosa Council TravelSmart program was fantastic and should be
started again. Tourism business really got on board with the
TravelSmart program with Tourism Noosa assistance. – Educate.
Avoid “city” solutions where possible (stuck on a picture of a big sign)
Important behaviour change theory says don’t tell people how they
should change – engaging community in behaviour change needs to
consider reason-actioned approach and theory.
General Maintain Noosa as “welcoming” to visitors. Work out how to service
increasing visitation rather than “closing” Noosa.
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Your Say Noosa community survey results Below is a summary of the key messages received from the YSN Community Survey January 2016 Transport Strategy consultation.
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In order of importance, the priority of the Noosa Transport strategy should be:
1. Keep traffic flowing
2. Provide more public transport
3. Improve safety and comfort for cyclists
4. Improve safety and comfort for pedestrians
5. Other
In order of importance, Noosa Council’s role in Transport should be:
1. Actively providing for a range of transport outcomes, including planning and funding of
improved public transport services, roads, footpaths and cycleways
2. Actively advocating for provision of public transport and main road upgrades by others (e.g.
by the State Government)
3. Providing education and support for encouraging active transport (e.g. cycling & walking) for
short local journeys.
4. Facilitating the use of new technologies in public transport e.g. electric buses
5. Providing basic streets and footpaths only
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In order of importance, the focus of the cycling network should be:
1. Safe pedestrian and cycle routes to support school commuting
2. Cycle lanes and other onroad facilities to support commuting cyclists and sport cyclists
3. Paths and trails to support local recreation
4. Provision of off-road cycle paths
5. Providing maximum access to tourist destinations
In order of relevance, the statements that best reflect Noosa’s ideal future transport system are:
1. Public transport is top quality and can get me anywhere I need to go
2. I can walk and cycle everywhere I need to go
3. Driving is low stress and there is no traffic congestion
4. Noosa leads Australia in the adoption of low emission vehicles, electric car fleets and the like
5. Noosa leads Australia in the adoption of ride sharing services
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Do you believe the free summer and Easter holiday bus services
are of benefit tothe area? snoulabe removed and
_— the money returned to the
_—_— community
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the money spent elsewhere __
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Stakeholder engagement survey summary
January 2016
4. Response summary
A summary of the stakeholder survey along with the preferred or highest ranked responses (noted in bold) is
provided below.
1. What would a sustainable transport system in Noosa look like?
The Noosa community values the environment and the quality of its lifestyle highly as evident in the Noosa
Biosphere® Reserve designation. A range of different possible futures for the transport system could be
envisaged. Please rank in order of attractiveness from highest to lowest the statements below to best reflect
your ideal future transport system
n Driving is low stress and there is no traffic congestion
n Public transport is top quality and can get us anywhere we need to go
n Walking and cycling meets all our travel needs
n Noosa leads Australia in the adoption of the shared economy with services such as ride sharing and car
clubs flourishing
n Noosa leads Australia in the adoption of low emission vehicles, electric car fleets and the like
2. Considering the future how desirable or undesirable would you consider the following
objectives?
A range of different objectives could be set for the Noosa Transport Strategy. Please rate the following
objectives in terms of how desirable they would be for your organisation:
n Keeping traffic flowing
n Improving safety and comfort for pedestrians
n Improving safety and comfort for cyclists
n Providing more public transport
n Other
3. What role should Noosa Council play in transport planning and delivery?
n Providing basic streets and footpaths only
n Actively advocating for provision of public transport and main road upgrades by others (e.g. by
the State Government)
n Actively providing for a range of transport outcomes, including planning and funding of improved public
transport services, roads, footpaths and cycleways
n Other
4. How should car parking in Noosa be provided and managed?
Car parking is a significant issue in any major centre, and Noosa is no exception. Traditionally parking is
provided at key destinations with an aim to meet peak needs. How should parking be provided in Noosa in
the future?
n Every building should have enough parking on site to cope with the potential demand (regardless of
impact on local traffic)
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Stakeholder engagement survey summary
n There should be sufficient parking in a precinct to cope with potential demand, but this could be
centrally located or shared between buildings
n Parking should be constrained in central areas and provided on the periphery instead (e.g. ‘park and
ride’ based solutions)
n Parking should be constrained in general to discourage driving
n Other?
5. The transport system will need to provide for a range of different users’ needs. It may be
appropriate for the Noosa Transport Strategy to focus on one or more of these needs.
For parking, how important is it that the needs of the following are addressed in the strategy?
n Providing for the needs of locals
n Providing for the needs of visitors
For public transport, how important is addressing the following for the Noosa Transport Strategy?
n Providing services to support peak hour commuters
n Providing services for school students
n Providing transport options for the disadvantaged who do not have access to a car
n Providing a quality alternative to the car for a range of trip types, destinations and times
n Providing a service for tourists
For cycling, how important is addressing the following for the Noosa Transport Strategy?
n Providing routes for sports and touring cyclists
n Providing for commuter cyclists
n Safe routes to schools
n Supporting local recreational cycling (e.g. paths and trails)
n Serving tourist destinations
6. If achieving Council’s transport projects require funding, where should these funds come from?
n User pays – all projects should be, at worst, revenue neutral
n Via a special levy
n Via a rates increase
n From existing rates with other programmes cut
n Via alternative revenue sources
n Other?
7. How would you describe the current Noosa transport system? From the perspective of the
needs of your organisation, how well do you think the system is performing at the moment?
n Working well and meets our needs without any problems
n Generally acceptable, with some minor issues
n Adequate, but needs improvement
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Stakeholder engagement survey summary
n Sub-standard, with only some needs met
n Unacceptable, with significant needs unmet
8. Noosa Council, in partnership with TransLink, currently fund free bus services over the summer
and Easter holiday period. Is this service of benefit to the area (choose one)
n It’s a great service and should be extended to other times of the year
n It’s a good service and should remain
n I don’t have an opinion either way
n It should be removed and the money spent elsewhere on transport
n It should be removed and the money returned to the community
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Noosa Transport Strategy
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Background
Transport Strategy Development
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Noosa Transport Strategy
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Transport Strategy Development
In an effort to ensure Noosa’s residents, employees and visitors can get where they want to
go, when they want to go, Noosa Council has developed a draft 10 year Transport Strategy
with a vision for Noosa Shire to enjoy an efficient, free-flowing transport system that
enhances resident and visitor experiences.
Informed by the work of Parsons Brinckerhoff, in November 2016 Council adopted a
Transport Policy to guide all Council activities and operations in relation to transport and
related infrastructure.
The Transport Strategy will take a multi-modal approach with an emphasis on several
transport modes (including walking, cycling, scooters, bus, train, community transport) to
ensure that residents, employees and visitors can choose their preferred means of transport.
Previous Work
Much work has previously been done in the area of transport planning for Noosa Shire. This
includes planning done between 2008 and 2013 by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council
while Noosa was included in that local government area. Previous work includes:
Transport and Road Network in Noosa Shire Planning Study (1996)
Coastal Area Traffic and Transport to 2016 (2002)
Noosa Community Transport Strategy (2007)
Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan 2016 (2006)
Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy 2011-2031 (2011)
Sunshine Coast Active Transport Plan 2011-2031 (2011)
Over the last couple of decades there have been a number of transport achievements:
The road network has been improved by the construction of Eenie Creek Road and
Walter Hay Drive.
A new transit centre at Noosa Junction was opened in 2011 which significantly
improved the amenity of bus passengers.
For a number of years, a travel demand management program was operated by
Council based on the TravelSmart program which included travel behaviour change
programs in local schools, workplaces, key destinations and the general community.
The program was successful, particularly in schools. In its first year Tewantin State
School achieved a 38% reduction in vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT).
Several kilometres of new pathways
Roll out of Noosa style Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant bus shelters.
Delivery of successful Free Holiday Buses Program at peak holiday periods.
Regional Plans & Strategies
The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009 is due to be replaced with a new version,
recently released as a draft. The new version ShapingSEQ places greater emphasis on
public and active transport to move people around the region. It includes the following
elements and strategies for the next 25 years.
Element 1: An efficient movement Strategies
system: 1. Maximise the use of existing transport infrastructure to support the desired
People and freight move efficiently regional settlement pattern and economic network.
around the region, maximising 2. Prioritise improving the capacity of, and delivering high-frequency services for,
the region’s public transport system and extending active transport networks
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community and economic benefits. 3. Prioritise efficient and reliable freight movement on key corridors to minimise
conflicts with other transport and land uses
Element 2: Integrated planning Strategies
Infrastructure and land use planning 1. Investigate, plan and deliver a strategic transport system that connects people,
and delivery are integrated. places and employment efficiently with high-frequency passenger transport
services.
2. Investigate, plan and deliver transport solutions to enable the growth of areas of
regional economic significance by connecting regional activity centres,
knowledge and technology precincts, and major enterprise and industrial areas.
3. Coordinate and integrate the planning and delivery of infrastructure and services
at regional, sub-regional and local levels using a consistent set of regional plan
growth assumptions, including the 2041 dwelling supply and employment
planning benchmarks and supporting assumptions.
4. Integrate infrastructure project planning with local land use planning to maximise
access to, use and benefits of significant infrastructure and service upgrades,
including, where feasible, capturing a proportion of associated land value uplift to
help fund the project.
5. Investigate and plan to maximise shared use of vehicles, including through
planning for the introduction of autonomous vehicles.
Element 3: Active transport Strategies
Active transport is a favoured, 1. Provide an extensive and safe active transport network throughout the region’s
practical option for a range of trips. urban areas.
2. Support active transport connections to existing and planned, high-frequency
public transport stops and stations, centres, schools and tertiary education
institutions.
3. Design new urban communities to promote active and public transport travel to
reduce private vehicle dependence.
Element 4: Prioritised Strategies
infrastructure investment 1. Advance region-shaping infrastructure (Table 11) via the State Infrastructure
Investment in the regional Plan's planning, prioritisation and delivery framework.
infrastructure network is prioritised to 2. Support infrastructure solutions as required to enable planned growth areas (i.e.
service social and economic needs in those zoned for urban development) to provide an adequate, affordable urban
a way that integrates with the desired land supply.
growth pattern. 3. Identify innovative or non-built solutions to service needs to reduce costly
infrastructure investments.
4. Identify opportunities to partner with other levels of government or industry to
respond to service needs.
Element 5: Regional Strategies
infrastructure networks 1. Ensure land use and built form support the efficient use of existing regional
Regional infrastructure networks are infrastructure networks, and cost-effective augmentation of infrastructure for
maintained and enhanced to support energy, water and sewerage to meet needs.
the region’s growth and needs 2. Embrace innovative funding mechanisms to support better infrastructure
sustainably, cost effectively and in a delivery.
timely manner. 3. Deliver infrastructure coordination plans and regional transport plans for SEQ to
progress the planning and delivery of the strategic transport system, and other
infrastructure to support the region's growth.
Element 6: Digital infrastructure Strategies
SEQ has a robust digital infrastructure 1. Support improved digital connections to knowledge and technology precincts,
network to service business and centres, and major enterprise and industrial areas.
social interaction. 2. Work with communications providers and the Australian Government to improve
digital infrastructure.
3. Maximise the use of digital communications infrastructure to support more
flexible working arrangements.
In terms of infrastructure the plan identifies a future passenger transport trunk corridor for
high frequency passenger transport between Noosa Heads and Maroochydore (via the
Sunshine Coast Airport).
In 2011 the Queensland Government prepared Connecting SEQ 2031 An Integrated
Regional Transport Plan for South East Queensland. A new Regional Transport Plan is
currently being prepared.
Noosa Council also as a number of relevant plans and strategies including:
Noosa Traffic Study 2016-2036 – The study assesses road upgrade requirements
within the Noosa Shire to the year 2036.
Noosa Sustainability Principles (2015) – A set of Sustainability Principles which guide
the development of Noosa Council’s strategies and projects.
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Noosa Design Principles (2015) – The Design Principles provide guidelines to ensure
that the character of Noosa is maintained and enhanced.
Noosa Social Strategy (2015) – The Social Strategy provides a framework to
continue to improve community wellbeing and cohesiveness while addressing the
social opportunities and challenges facing Noosa.
Noosa Economic Plan (2015) – The Economic Plan looks to support the
development of a more diverse economy, growth in the smart industry sectors and
recognises the importance of sustainability – the interdependence of the economy,
the environment and the community.
Noosa Zero Emissions Strategy (2016) - The Zero Emissions Strategy sets an
ambitious target of zero emissions for Noosa Council by 2026. Work is currently
underway to develop a detailed Action Plan that will establish priorities for action of
which transport (fleet) will be included.
Noosa Council is also preparing a new Noosa Plan. Planning and land use elements will be
considered in terms of Transport and Movement.
The following extract from the Discussion Paper put forward priorities for the New Noosa
Plan in terms of Transport and Movement.
Outcome: - Land use and transport are integrated and the transport system
supports the preferred pattern of development plus resident and visitor transport
needs. Existing public transport infrastructure is capitalised on.
Focus on ‘infill’ development within the existing urban area rather than
outlying ‘greenfield’ development.
Investigate opportunities for increased densities around key transport
nodes.
Ensure high trip generating activities are co-located or near one another.
Capitalise on existing transport infrastructure by consolidating new
development within town centres and around transport nodes.
Ensure new housing, community facilities and businesses are accessible
by public transport, walking or cycling.
Provide for pedestrian and cycle connectivity at bus stops, ferry stops and
train stations.
Outcome: New development supports the use of public transport, walking and
cycling.
Reconsider a demand-based approach to the provision of car parking
Investigate opportunities for centralised parking in key precincts where
parking may be pooled rather than private.
Review planning scheme requirements for pedestrian pathways and for car
parking and crossover arrangements so that priority is given to places for
people rather than places for cars.
Review the findings of the Transport Plan with regard to suitable locations
on the edge of the urban area for Park-and-Ride facilities, which cater for
visitors to Noosa, hinterland residents who work in busy centres and
residents commuting to other destinations.
Ensure new development incorporates active and public transport
infrastructure.
Increase opportunities for off road pedestrian and cycle paths.
Prioritise the needs of pedestrians and cyclists over cars throughout the
public realm.
Ensure land development produces functional streetscapes that offer
safety, connectivity, legibility and permeability.
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Review provisions for secure cycling racks/storage and other end of trip
facilities for new development.
Consider future demand for, and changes in, transport infrastructure and
new technologies, including self-drive cars.