Integrated Transport Plan

Take the Scenic Route!

Transport, connectivity and mobility are priority issues for our community, particularly when the Scenic Rim Region is projected to grow at an annual rate of 2%, reaching an estimated population of 67,000 by 2041, impacting the region's transport networks and connections. Community feedback will be key in shaping Council's response to these demands.

Council has engaged Bitzios Consulting to develop an Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) to make sure our transport networks and connections grow with the population and are efficient, safe, reliable, accessible and sustainable.This is the first time a comprehensive study encompassing all transport network needs has been undertaken by Council.

Tailored to the unique needs of the Scenic Rim, the plan will provide Council with a strategic view to guide Council’s decisions about how to develop road networks, walking paths, cycle routes and transport connections as the Scenic Rim grows and inform strategic documents such as the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).

As well as determining infrastructure needs and transport forecasting, so as to improve road facilities, operations and safety, the project will include reviews of:

• Road safety,
• Local road networks in key towns and villages,
• Freight networks, and
• The desired Standard of Service.

Aligning the plan to the needs of the community is an important part of the process. Our community are invited to provide suggestions to improve our region's connectivity and transport networks and provide feedback on any challenges encountered while travelling in, around and through the Scenic Rim Region. Council is seeking your knowledge and experiences of travelling around our region, whether it is by vehicle or active transport options. This will be done in two stages.

Stage One | Informing the Draft Integrated Transport Plan - Now closed.

In Stage One, community were asked to describe experiences travelling across road networks and using walking paths, cycling routes and transport connections. The information gathered during this consultation will be used to develop the Draft ITP. The feedback focused on the strategic or 'big picture' of our community's travel around the region and highlighted issues such as connections between roads or footpaths, areas of concern when travelling, or even suggestions about the introduction for new services or active transport options in your area.

Survey submissions for Stage One of the consultation, were accepted by Council between 22 July and 2 September 2024. Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. Thank you for your valuable insights into the Scenic Routes you take!

There were several ways for community to provide feedback on their transport experiences around the region by:

• Completing the online survey below or hard copy survey form, located in the key documents section of this page,
• Via an interactive map below, dropping a pin from six categories and provide comments on each location where there might be missing paths (walking and cycling), safety hazards, and potential opportunities to improve travel and connectivity within the region,
• Talking directly to the project team via a targeted stakeholder workshop and five (5) community drop-in sessions, both of which will be inclusive of Walking and Cycling Network plans for comment across the region during the consultation period, or,
• Submitting an email to the project team via mail@scencirim.qld.gov.au, attention to 'Integrated Transport Project Team'.

Council is no longer accepting submissions for Stage One.

Once feedback has been considered, an ITP will be drafted.

Stage Two | Commenting on the Draft Integrated Transport Plan

Stage Two is the confirmation stage to ensure the plan meets the transport needs of the region and addresses any issues or concerns raised from Stage One of consultation. Community feedback from Stage One will be used to inform a Draft Integrated Transport Plan in Stage Two. This will be your chance to see your feedback from Stage One in the form of a Draft Integrated Transport Plan document for your feedback.

Your participation helps Council shape decisions about road networks, walking paths, cycle routes and transport connections as the Scenic Rim grows.

Subscribe to this page to keep informed about the project's progress and to tell us about your Scenic Route!

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.