Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan | Stage Two
Council is pleased to announce the release of our Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan (the draft Plan), which has been developed with the input our community provided during Stage One of the engagement process.
Stage One of the engagement process occurred between July and September 2024. During this time our community shared their experiences travelling across the Scenic Rim by road, walking paths, cycling routes, and other transport connections.
This feedback has been invaluable in shaping the draft Plan, which is now available for your feedback as part of the Stage Two engagement process.
What We Learnt from Stage One
During Stage One, we focused on the strategic or 'big picture' aspects of our community's travel across the region. You highlighted key issues such as:
- Connections between roads and footpaths
- Areas of concern when travelling
- Suggestions for new services and active transport options in your area.
This input has helped Council understand the local community's experiences with the current transport network so that we can prioritise improvements for the Scenic Rim.
What is the Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan and what does it aim to achieve?
The draft Plan defines the vision, policies, goals and actions needed to respond to growth and create a sustainable, efficient and inclusive transport system tailored to the unique needs of the Scenic Rim. It plans to address the specific needs and challenges of the Scenic Rim and aims to:
- Increase road network efficiency
- Improve safety for all users
- Promote the use of sustainable transport options.
The draft Plan is supported by a range of more detailed studies, including:
- Road Network Plan
- Active Transport Plan
- Walking Network Plan
- Walking Trails Scoping Study
- Beaudesert Principal Cycle Network Plan
- Bethania to Beaudesert Rail Trail Corridor Study.
The Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan can be found in the Key Documents section of this page.
This plan will provide a strategic framework for Council's decisions about the development of road networks, walking paths, cycle routes, and transport connections as the Scenic Rim grows. It will also inform strategic documents such as the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).
Once the plan is finalised, Council can begin to deliver on the strategies that will enhance your transport experience in Scenic Rim.
Stage Two | Confirmation Stage
You've told us about your Scenic Route, and we've listened!
Stage Two is your opportunity to confirm that the draft Plan meets the transport needs of our region and addresses any concerns raised during Stage One.
Now is your chance to review the Draft Plan and provide your feedback through a short survey, located at the bottom of this page.
Survey submissions will be accepted by Council between 18 June and 14 July 2025.
The survey consists of five questions designed to gauge your level of agreement with the proposed improvements in three key strategy areas: Roads, Active Transport, and Public Transport.
We also want to understand your public transport priorities and have a question that asks you to select the top three initiatives that you think would have the most positive impact on public transport in our region.
We invite you to take part in this important survey and have your say on the draft Plan. There is a range of ways to get involved including:
- Complete the online survey located at the bottom of this page
- Download a hard copy of the survey from the ‘Key Documents’ section of this page [link] and email back to Council via mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
- Visit us at one of Council's Administration or Customer Contact Centres or Council's libraries and ask to view a hard copy of the Draft Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan and survey.
Join us for an important workshop to provide your feedback on the draft Plan. The primary goal of this workshop is to gather insights, perspectives, and recommendations from key stakeholders representing our region's transport network. Please refer to the details below to register your attendance for the face-to-face workshop:
- Date and Time: Thursday, 26 June 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (RSVP by 4:00pm 25 June 2025)
- Location: The Centre, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
- Register by emailing: info@leisaprowse.com.au
Once the Stage 2 engagement has finished, Council will carefully consider all feedback. This feedback will be used to finalise the Scenic Rim Integrated Transport Plan, which is intended to be adopted by Council later this year.
We appreciate your contribution to creating a transport network that meets the needs of our community.
The Walking Network Plans for the Integrated Transport Planning are 50% funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland as part of the Walking Local Government Grant Scheme.
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Council is seeking your knowledge and experience of travelling around our region. We want to know about your experience travelling across road networks, walking paths, cycling routes and transport connections.
The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Information gathered through this survey will help to identify:
- Current transport behaviours, and
- Issues or ideas about travelling in the region.
Survey submissions for Stage One of the consultation, will be accepted by Council between 22 July and 2 September 2024.
Your feedback will help Council to deliver better transport outcomes. Take the scenic route and the survey now to improve transport in, across and through the Scenic Rim Region!
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