2014-15
2015-16
3.2 A safe, equitable and integrated transport system
92%
97%
3.2.1 Plan to ensure Toowoomba City is a principal regional activity centre connected
to a network of vibrant rural towns by an integrated transport system.
88%
100%
3.2.2 Plan to ensure Toowoomba region is a strategic transport and logistics hub
of regional and national significance.
85%
100%
3.2.3 Improve safety, serviceability and efficiency of the region’s road network.
86%
93%
3.2.4 Implement an integrated and accessible transport system for the region,
including a safe walking, cycling and public transport network.
100%
100%
3.2.5 Plan and regulate parking to meet the needs of community and business.
100%
100%
Toowoomba is at the junction of three major highways
and with 85 per cent of the Australian population
available within a 24-hour drive, the Toowoomba
Region is poised on the precipice of enormous
opportunity. With the focus of the Toowoomba
Region as a strategic transport and logistics hub, it
is important that Council continues to improve the
efficiency of our road networks, pedestrian footpaths,
bike lanes and investigate opportunities to advance
traffic flow across the region.
with disability compliances
• Endorsement of the Downs South West Principal
Cycle Network Plan
• Completion of Neil Street two-waying
• Completion of footpath works in Cecil Plains,
Cooyar, Greenmount, Kingsthorpe, Millmerran,
Oakey and Yarraman
• Commencement of works to Boundary Street and
Mort Street to connect the TSRC to existing road
infrastructure
• Installation of new credit card-enabled car park
ticket machines in Station Street in Toowoomba
Our challenges
• Advocating for sustainable public transport options
• Completion of transport infrastructure works with
weather and unavoidable delays
• Toowoomba Second Range Crossing work being
prioritised above operational services
• Commencement of works to Steger Road in
Charlton to support the Toowoomba Enterprise
Hub
• Installation of pay-by-bay parking at Hume,
Finchley and Herries Streets
• Increased demand for credit card payment options
• Installation of automated parking payment system
at the Toowoomba Bus Station Car Park.
• Future-proofing and predicting the growth of the
region to negotiate land acquisition to support an
increase in footpaths, widening of roads and
cycle facilities.
Community outcomes
Safe, equitable and integrated traffic flow
across the region
Our achievements
• Downs South West Principal Cycle Network Plan
endorsed
• Review of the 2011-2015 Road Safety Strategy and
Action Plan
• Upgrades to bus stops across the region to align
All aspects of our roads were reviewed this year to
enhance traffic flow and look for efficiencies. This
analysis has led to an increased focus in traffic
movement and trends of the types of vehicles using
our road infrastructure. Council this year identified
the importance of creating an integrated Toowoomba
inner city circulating road including the two-waying of
Languages
Steger
& Cultures
Road Festival
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