Appendix B Link concepts and concept designs
Locality plan 48
Mossman to Port Douglas 49
Ellis Beach to Palm Cove 53
Smithfield to Palm Cove 55
East Mareeba to Mareeba central business district 58
Yungaburra to Lake Eacham 61
Goondi Hill to Johnstone College of TAFE Innisfail 63
Etty Bay Road 65
Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach 68 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Appendix B: Link concepts and concept designs
Preparing a link concept and concept design is a bridging step between identifying a high These concept designs are not final plans for Terms priority principal cycle route and initiating a construction project to deliver a specific part constructing cycle facilities. They are a first step of the network. This step represents a starting point for attracting funds and progressing toward identifying and suggesting appropriate construction treatments along different sections Bicycle awareness zone Yellow bicycle symbols marked on the road surface indicate a shared zone detailed design. of a principal cycle route. for cyclists and vehicular traffic. These symbols are typically only applied in low speed environments along local roads where their use is approved by A proposed link alignment is shown on each the local authority. Further consideration of traffic calming may be required concept design and broken into different What is a link concept? Reading link concepts in these locations. coloured sections. Each section represents a A link concept provides background information Link concepts support the concept designs by change in the conditions along the corridor for the route and supports the concept design. providing the background information for each and indicates where a different construction Bike lane A bike lane is typically an on-road facility extending from the outer edge of This information includes: proposed link alignment. treatment is required. Above each section is a the vehicle traffic lane. A bike lane is usually between 1.2–1.5 metres wide brief description of the proposed construction along roads with up to 60km/hr speed limits. Bicycle lanes can be up to 2.5 a description of the link, existing conditions Information contained in link concepts provides å treatment. metres wide in busier sections of 60km/hr roads and up to 3 metres along and recommended standards guidance when undertaking detailed planning and design to construct a principal cycle route. The ‘chainage’ along the route is provided for roads with speed limits above 60km/hr. å potential issues such as traffic and parking most concept designs. This shows the number of Link concepts include: considerations metres from the start of the route to the start and Bike path A bike path is typically an off-road facility specifically designed to cater to end of each section. Knowing the length of the å the strategic relationship to surrounding å strategic positioning - the strategic cyclists. areas and overall network priorities. relationship of the link to the surrounding treatment type proposed for each section helps area and network priorities to develop cost estimates for constructing all the Link concepts provide guidance when different parts of the route. Extra details such as proposed standards - a description of Cantilever structure Where the road environment is constrained by sloping terrain, a path undertaking detailed planning and design to å notes and photographs are also provided on the construction treatments proposed for each can be extended over the sloping edge using a cantilevered structure. implement the link. concept designs. Some of the terms appearing Such structures will also require safety rails built to standard height and section on the concept designs are explained on the clearances. What is a concept design? å conditions and form - a brief overview right side of this page. of existing conditions on the route and A concept design shows the proposed alignment The concept designs provide an overall idea potential issues such as traffic and parking for a selected route which is further broken of what cycle facilities might be achieved on a Clearances Cycle routes must be set back from trees, posts, signage, drains, guardrails, into sections to indicate areas where different considerations. particular part of the principal cycle network. sloping edges, kerbs and other obstacles to prevent collisions. The information in link concepts is useful for treatments are required. Treatments to upgrade The routes depicted in the concept designs will understanding why the link is important, why existing conditions to better provide for cyclists require further investigation to determine if the certain treatments have been proposed and are proposed for each section. Treatments proposed treatments are feasible. For some Shared path A shared path is an off-road facility designed to cater for use by both what issues might need to be addressed before may include providing on-road bicycle lanes or routes, consultation with stakeholders and the cyclists and pedestrians, and is usually a minimum of 2.5 metres wide. constructing the route. constructing off-road shared paths. Crossing community will be necessary to help decide the structures and problem areas such as bridges The link concepts may need to be updated in most appropriate treatments for constructing the and intersections are also identified on concept Shared zone These spaces, usually roads, are shared by cyclists and vehicular traffic. the future to reflect changes to conditions or route. Detailed investigations may also consider Traffic calming may be required in these locations to keep speeds low. designs. This information can be used to develop construction standards prior to constructing a alternative locations for all or part of a principal cost estimates and prepare a business case for principal cycle network project. cycle route such as using a parallel street or constructing a project. nearby green corridor. The alignment of a route Transition treatment A transition treatment is required to enable safe movement between off- Concept designs represent an idea of what might Understanding concept designs may change if alternative options provide similar road cycle facilities and on-road cycle facilities, and also when a cycle path be achieved. Detailed design, combined with or greater benefits to cyclists with fewer impacts crosses a road. The concept designs provided in the Principal or lower construction costs. stakeholder consultation, determine the specific Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland treatments and physical alignment of the facility provide a starting point to deliver high priority Contact the Department of Transport and Main Transport corridor A strategic corridor identified for future vehicle or public transport use. before taking the project forward to construction. cycle projects for the region. Roads if you would like further information about the concept designs. These corridors present an opportunity for use by cyclists.
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 47 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland
Locality plan Route Drawing Page
Mossman central business district to Link concept 45 Port Douglas central business district 1A: Concept design 46
1B: Concept design 47
1C: Concept design 48
Ellis Beach to Palm Cove Link concept 49
2A: Concept design 50
Smithfield to Palm Cove Link concept 51
3A: Concept design 52
3B: Concept design 53
East Mareeba to Mareeba central Link concept 54 business district 4A: Concept design 55
4B: Concept design 56
Yungaburra to Lake Eacham Link concept 57
5A: Concept design 58
Innisfail TAFE to Goondi Hill Link concept 59
6A: Concept design 60
Etty Bay Road Link concept 61
7A: Concept design 62
7B: Concept design 63
Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach Link concept 64
8A: Concept design 65
8B: Concept design 66
Note: The Aeroglen to CBD link is being designed and constructed by Cairns Regional Council, with $4.6 million funding from the State and $1.5 million funding from council. A concept design is not included for this link.
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 48 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Mossman to Port Douglas Mossman to Port Douglas Proposed treatments å Section 1 (Captain Cook Highway between å It is noted that along Port Douglas Road å Off-road paths (existing and proposed) Bow Street and south of Harper Street) where an off-road shared path is proposed, should also be designed and assessed through the Mossman centre area comprises on-road cycle facilities should also be according to Crime Prevention Through Strategic positioning bike lanes provided as either a formal cycle lane or as Environmental Design principles with regular part of the road shoulder. This may be able to maintenance of shrubs and vegetation to Link description Link owner å Section 2 (Captain Cook Highway between be implemented as part of line marking and improve visibility and increase security. Harper Street and the rail line crossing (near The proposed principal cycle route begins at The principal cycle route along the Captain Cook re-sheeting programs. Some sections already Shannonvale Road) through the southern the intersection of Captain Cook Highway and Highway and Port Douglas Road are both state- exist. Bow Street, Mossman. It heads in a southerly controlled, whilst the cycle routes proposed urban area of Mossman comprises a 3.5m direction, along the Captain Cook Highway to along Davidson Street and Macrossan Street are shared path. In this section an alternative Port Douglas. At the intersection of Captain Cairns Regional Council controlled roads. route for investigation is also proposed Conditions and form
Cook Highway and Port Douglas Road, the route along Shannonvale Road due to potential Connection priority follows Port Douglas Road to the Port Douglas limitations in road reserve widths along the Existing conditions A similar on-road facility has been proposed Captain Cook Highway and potential to reduce in the Port Douglas central business district centre, where it then follows Macrossan Street, The route ranked in the top 25 routes for this A commuter and recreational facility exists along bridge widening requirements except where proposed works associated terminating at the intersection of Macrossan region. The Port Douglas component of the route Port Douglas Road and also along sections of the ranked as the top priority for the former Douglas with the Port Douglas Waterfront Master Plan Street and Wharf Street. å Sections 3 and 4 along the Captain Cook Captain Cook Highway in south Mossman. There may result in a cycle facility separated from Shire Council local government area. At the Highway (between the rail line crossing near are also some bike lanes recently implemented Strategic position pedestrians stakeholder workshop, the route was identified Shannonvale Road and 500m north of Port on Port Douglas Road near the shopping centre. This link is part of a prioritised corridor in the as being one of the top 10 priority routes for the Douglas Road) consists of 2.5m shared path Otherwise, no other cycle facility currently exists. Other operational issues Cairns Regional Council section of the Principal region. Key aspects relating to its priority are Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland. that: å Section 5 along Port Douglas Road (between Interaction issues with other traffic Section 1 can be achieved through proposed the Captain Cook Highway and Macrossan Department of Transport and Main Roads There are currently no cycle facilities on the The link will connect two district regional activity å it was identified as a priority link during the Street) consists of 3.5m shared path upgrading plans, which incorporate on-road Captain Cook Highway (except within urban centres of Mossman and Port Douglas to provide stakeholder consultation processes bike lanes in the urban area of Mossman a connection for residents to these centres as å Section 6 along Macrossan Street (between area of Mossman central business district), and the route ranked highly in terms of the central business district. well as catering for tourists and recreational å Port Douglas Road and Grant Street) consist of cyclists currently have to mix with traffic. The number of attractors it serves and the variety users. on-road bike lanes Captain Cook Highway forms a major highway There is a need to further investigate how of these attractors along the route link between Cairns and Mossman and Port to achieve cycle facilities across bridge å Section 7 along Macrossan Street (between This link is shown in Map 3 and Map 4 of the Douglas. crossings. These investigations will include å there is also a medium level of heavy vehicle Grant Street and Wharf Street) consists of a Network Maps. the possibility of the requirment of a separate use along the route. new path. Off-road paths are proposed to minimise the Concept design bridge. interaction of cyclists and motorised traffic along The link and its associated sections is detailed the Captain Cook Highway, with the exception of Section 7 could be delivered as part of the Port on Drawing No’s 1A, 1B and 1C. bicycle lanes in the Mossman central business Douglas Waterfront Master Plan project. district where the traffic speeds are much lower Known potential issues/risks and there is a higher level of pedestrian activity associated with the adjacent land use in the Macrossan Street – the proposed facility north commercial area. of Grant Street to be considered in conjunction with the outcomes of the Port Douglas Waterfront Master Plan project. This may require removal of some existing vegetation.
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 49 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Mossman to Port Douglas
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 50 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Mossman to Port Douglas
Drawing No. 1B
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 51 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Mossman to Port Douglas
Drawing No. 1C
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 52 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Ellis Beach to Palm Cove Ellis Beach to Palm Cove Proposed treatments Conditions and form The majority of the path is proposed as a 2.5m Existing conditions shared path, except where road reserve widths The link will serve a recreational and tourist limit its width to 2.0m (Section 2) and at Ellis facility with some commuter use. Currently there Strategic positioning Beach where a wider path is proposed (Section 1 are no specific cycle facilities existing along the at 3.5m) due to higher demands by pedestrians Link description Connection priority route. and cyclists as a result of adjacent land uses. The link begins along the Captain Cook Highway The route was confirmed as a priority at the Interaction issues with other traffic The off-road path should also be designed at Ellis Beach. From here, it travels south, along Stakeholder Prioritisation Workshop which and assessed according to Crime Prevention The route traverses the Captain Cook Highway the Captain Cook Highway and terminates at involved State agencies, local governments Through Environmental Design principles with which is a major highway connecting Cairns with the intersection of Captain Cook Highway, Cedar and bicycle user groups. Key aspects relating to regular maintenance of shrubs and vegetation to Port Douglas and Mossman. The highway has Road and Veivers Road at Palm Cove. its priority status were related to the potential improve visibility and increase security for users. high traffic volumes and speeds. As a result, an attractiveness of the route to form an iconic Strategic position off-road path has been proposed. tourist and recreational route in the far north This link is part of a prioritised corridor in the Queensland region. Other operational issues Cairns Regional Council section of the Principal The construction of this route presents Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland. significant challenges. There are some sections The principal cycle route will connect the Ellis where a boardwalk and cantilever construction Beach recreation/tourist area with the Palm Cove types are required due to the proposed route’s recreation/tourist area and locality. The route position along the coast with limited space for will form an iconic recreation and tourist facility widening the road. The construction of these will for far north Queensland. The route forms stage need to be robust to address potential future one of an overall priority corridor between Port erosion of the coastline. The type of facility Douglas and Palm Cove. proposed should retain the view and outlook to the coast. This link is detailed in Map 5 of the Network Maps. Known potential issues/risks Concept design The known potential issues/risks include the environmental impacts along the foreshore The link and its associated sections is detailed associated with construction of this facility. on Drawing No. 2A. Link owner The principal cycle route traverses the Captain Cook Highway which is a state-controlled road and as such Department of Transport and Main Roads is responsible for this link.
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 53 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Ellis Beach to Palm Cove
Drawing No. 2A
Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 54 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland