2017-03-13 GC - Attachment 1 to Item 5 - Draft Transport Strategy 2017-2027

                                                              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)