Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027

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Consultation has concluded

This consultation has now closed and the final delivery of the project is underway. Thank you for all your input which has helped shape this project for the community.

Following significant community consultation, including stakeholder gatherings, pop-ups and more than a thousand submissions, Council has adopted its Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027.

Noosa's transport vision is one where "Noosa Shire enjoys and efficient, free flowing, innovative transport system that enhances resident and visitor experiences, and results in sustainable environmental outcomes"

The Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027 proposes the following strategies over the next 1-2 years (2017/18 & 2018/19). (See document library for a copy of the Final Strategy)

  1. Investigate Park-and-Ride services and conduct a detailed study to determine the demand, preferred location, and likely capacity of a successful Park-and-Ride facility with links to shuttle services.
  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. Paid parking may allow for variable controls for residents and non-residents, peak and off-peak periods, and paid and free parking at Park-and-Ride facilities.
  3. Subject to discussion with TransLink, trial a high frequency Noosa style shuttle bus to service key destinations.
  4. Implement Walk-and-Ride to Schools Programs, with supportive schools that experience significant traffic and congestion issues.
  5. Investigate the feasibility of priority transport lanes for sustainable transport modes (buses, bicycles, scooters, electric vehicles etc.).


This consultation has now closed and the final delivery of the project is underway. Thank you for all your input which has helped shape this project for the community.

Following significant community consultation, including stakeholder gatherings, pop-ups and more than a thousand submissions, Council has adopted its Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027.

Noosa's transport vision is one where "Noosa Shire enjoys and efficient, free flowing, innovative transport system that enhances resident and visitor experiences, and results in sustainable environmental outcomes"

The Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-2027 proposes the following strategies over the next 1-2 years (2017/18 & 2018/19). (See document library for a copy of the Final Strategy)

  1. Investigate Park-and-Ride services and conduct a detailed study to determine the demand, preferred location, and likely capacity of a successful Park-and-Ride facility with links to shuttle services.
  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. Paid parking may allow for variable controls for residents and non-residents, peak and off-peak periods, and paid and free parking at Park-and-Ride facilities.
  3. Subject to discussion with TransLink, trial a high frequency Noosa style shuttle bus to service key destinations.
  4. Implement Walk-and-Ride to Schools Programs, with supportive schools that experience significant traffic and congestion issues.
  5. Investigate the feasibility of priority transport lanes for sustainable transport modes (buses, bicycles, scooters, electric vehicles etc.).


Consultation has concluded

  • Transport Policy adopted November 2016

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    A Transport Policy has been developed in light of deliberation, research and community input. The Policy was adopted by Council in November 2016 (now available in the document library to the right of this screen). The Policy includes key principles and desired outcomes. A discussion paper will be presented to the community for further comment and input in early 2017.

  • Transport Plan Consultation closed - Thank you Noosa

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    Thank-you for taking the time to give us your thoughts and ideas on how to make it easier for residents and visitors to get around Noosa. Submissions were received online, through the mail and via our library pop up’s and Have your Say day at the Noosa Leisure Centre.

    What Next?

    · Analyse feedback

    · Consider competing views and priorities

    · Cost suggested actions

    · Develop draft 5 year Action Plan

    · Adopt Noosa Transport Plan

    · Schedule actions for implementation


  • Draft Transport Plan open for public comment from May 24,2016

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    The Draft 20 year vision and10 year Strategy will become available for public comment on this website on May 24, 2016.The Draft Noosa Transport Plan Pop-Ups are open at all libraries and at Council offices in Tewantin from May 25 where residents can view plans and have their say.

    Council officers and Councillors (when available) will be at the pop-ups on Tuesday May 31 at Cooroy Library, on Wednesday June 1 at Noosaville Library between 10am and 12 noon and at the Noosa Leisure Centre on Saturday June 4 between 8am and 12 noon.

  • Community Survey now closed

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    The community survey for the Noosa Transport Strategy 2016-2036 has now closed. Thank you to all of those who participated.

    We had 153 surveys submitted, with some great comments and feedback which will now be collated and reviewed by consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff. The survey results, combined with direct submissions received by Council, and the stakeholder engagement undertaken by Parsons Brinckerhoff will help shape the 20 year vision for the Transport Strategy.

    A second stage of stakeholder and community engagement will occur as the project progresses so keep an eye on the News Feed to find out how you can participate.


  • First stage of engagement almost complete

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    The first stage of engagement on the Noosa Transport Strategy 2016-2036 is almost complete. Stakeholder engagement was undertaken by consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff, consisting of a stakeholder briefing and survey. The stakeholder survey closed on Monday 25 January 2016.

    If you haven’t participated in the community survey yet, there’s still time – it closes on Sunday 31 January 2016. Click HERE to go straight to the survey.

    Survey results and feedback from stakeholders and the community will be collated and reviewed by Parsons Brinckerhoff in the coming weeks. This information will help shape the 20 year vision for the Transport Strategy.

    The next stages are:

    · Develop 10 year strategies to achieve the vision.

    · Draft 5 year action plans to achieve the strategies.

    The second stage of stakeholder and community engagement will occur on the 5 year action plans.

    In the meantime, keep visiting our News Feed to watch the progress of the Transport Strategy development. We will also update key dates on the Noosa Transport Strategy 2016-2036 project page as the project progresses.