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 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 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.

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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 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 ( 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.

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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

Proposed treatments Conditions and form

å Sections 1 and 2 (Captain Cook Highway Existing conditions between and Poolwood This link will serve a commuter and recreational Road) comprise a 3.0m off-road path to be facility. Existing shared paths and cycle lanes constructed alongside the new intersuburban exist in some parts of the route, although not in connector road between McGregor Road and a continuous manner. There is also an off-road Strategic positioning Reed Road, then as a stand-alone bikeway shared path along parts of the Captain Cook along the disused cane rail corridor between Highway in the vicinity. Link description terminating at the intersection of Warren Street Department of Transport and Main Roads has Reed Road and Poolwood Road and Captain Cook Highway. stewardship of this section of the link. Interaction issues with other traffic The link begins at the intersection of Captain å Section 3 (Cottesloe Drive) comprises an Some sections of the proposed route are bicycle Cook Highway and Kennedy Highway. From this Strategic position Connection priority on-road yellow advisory treatment along the point, the link heads in a northerly direction advisory treatments where cyclists will share This link is part of a prioritised route in the Cairns A prioritisation process was undertaken and residential street along Captain Cook Highway, until Feathertop the road with other users. These streets are low Regional Council section of the Principal Cycle this route was identified as being in the top 10. Sections 4 and 5 (Cottesloe Drive to Rudder Close, whereupon it leaves the road corridor å volume and low speed local residential streets Network Plan for Far North Queensland. The link The route was also confirmed as a priority at a Street) comprise a 3.0m path as part of future and heads in an easterly direction across the and therefore this is considered appropriate. will connect the Smithfield major regional activity stakeholder workshop, involving state and local development area proposed Smithfield Town Centre near McGregor This treatment is subject to approval by the centre with the northern beaches residential governments and bicycle user groups. Road. It continues along the new intersuburban Sections 6-8 (between Linden Street and local authority. The section of bikeway proposed areas and the Palm Cove tourist area. It also å connector road through Smithfield Village Key aspects relating to its high priority area were Hope Street) comprise an on-road yellow as part of the transport corridor represents an provides connectivity for local residents to estate and Bluewater, then travels along the as follows: advisory treatment along local residential opportunity to deliver a separated bikeway local beaches and local shops along the way. disused cane rail corridor to Poolwood Road. At streets through the new residential estates of Smithfield Smithfield contains major services, shops, å it was identified as a priority link during the Trinity Beach it connects into Cottesloe Drive, Village and Bluewater, either alongside the community facilities and employment areas for stakeholder consultation processes å Sections 9-12 (Deep Acres Drive, Agentea continuing north-west before traversing a new new intersuburban connector road or within the these residential areas. Boulevard, Linden Street) comprises the development area and connecting into Rudder å the route ranked highly in terms of the disused cane rail corridor. Further discussion is existing 2.5m path and a proposed bike lane Street. This link is detailed in Map 5 and Map 6. number of attractors it serves and the variety required with council, the Cairns Transit Network of these attractors along the route å Sections 13-14 (Deep Acres Drive and Triton project team and private developers. The principal cycle route then traverses local Concept design Street) comprise a future bike lane there is a high population of potential cyclists Other operational issues residential streets through Clifton Beach and The link and its associated sections is detailed å located within its catchment Section 15 (Williams Esplanade, Veivers Road) Palm Cove. Specifically it traverses north south on Drawing No’s 3A and 3B of the Network Maps. å A separated bicycle facility needs to be comprises a 3.5m shared path along the via Rudder Street, Hope Street, Undine Street, å there was an opportunity to achieve cycle incorporated into the planning and design Link owner foreshore Batt Street, Pixie Street, Arlington Esplanade, facilities as part of the planning and for future use of the transport corridor and St Crispin Street, Guide Street, Clifton Road, Most of the roads that the principal cycle route development of the proposed Cairns Transit å Section 16 (Cedar Road) comprises a bike constructed at the same time. A large percentage Yule Avenue, Beaver Street, Saxon Street, traverse are Cairns Regional Council controlled Network. lane of the proposed principal cycle route traverses Endeavour Road, Haycock Street, Satellite roads, with the exception of the Captain Cook local residential streets through Clifton Beach å Section 17 (Warren Street) comprises a 2.5m Street, Linden Street and Argentea Boulevard. It Highway which is state-controlled and as such and Palm Cove. The route is indirect and is shared path. then heads east along Deep Acres Drive, north currently not very legible to cyclists. As a result, along Triton Street, Veivers Road and Williams it will require significant signage to improve its Esplanade until it reaches Cedar Road. The legibility. The cycle facility proposed will also route then traverses east west along Cedar Road allow a north south connection through these until Warren Street, which it traverses before suburbs which is not possible to undertake by car. Known potential issues/risks There are no known potential issues/risks.

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Drawing No. 3A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 56 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland

Drawing No. 3B

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 57 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Mareeba East to Mareeba central business district Mareeba East to Mareeba central Proposed treatments Conditions and form business district å Section 1 (Peninsula Developmental Road, Existing conditions Other operational issues between Mareeba Dimbulah Road and There is an existing bike path along Peninsula The other operational issues include the Railway Avenue) comprises a 3.0m shared Developmental Road, between Mareeba widening of pedestrian and cycle facilities on the Strategic positioning path, replacing the existing path Dimbulah Road and Byrnes Street, however this Barron River bridge at Anzac Avenue and over the Link description Link owner å Section 2 (Peninsula Developmental Road, will be replaced with a wider path. In addition, creek along Peninsula Development Road north between Railway Avenue and Rankin Street) The link begins at the intersection of Peninsula The principal cycle route along the Peninsula there is an existing Copenhagen style bike lane of Railway Avenue. comprises an on-road cycle lane along Herberton Street. Anzac Avenue also has Developmental Road and Mareeba Dimbulah Development Road is a state-controlled road. Known potential issues/risks Road, from which it travels south along Peninsula All other roads which the principal cycle some existing pathways, though these will be å Section 3 (Rankin Street) comprises on-road Developmental Road. At the intersection of route traverses are owned and maintained by There is a potential issue/risk associated bike lanes replaced with wider facilities. Peninsula Developmental Road and Rankin Tablelands Regional Council. with changing the number of traffic lanes on Street, it heads east along Rankin Street and Interaction issues with other traffic Connection priority å Sections 4 (Constance Street) comprises a Peninsula Development Road from four lanes to then south along Constance Street. At the new 3.0m shared path The majority of the principal cycle route is two lanes through the central business district. intersection of Constance Street and Herberton A prioritisation process was undertaken and key proposed as an off-road shared path. The Further investigation will be required to see if Street, the link follows Herberton Street, to the parts of the route were in the top three priority å Section 5 (Herberton Street, between east. The route crosses the Barron River into routes for the former Mareeba Shire Council local Constance Street and Barron River) comprises sections that are proposed as on-road bicycle this is possible and will need to be assessed Anzac Avenue. It continues south-east along government area. The link was then consequently retaining the existing Copenhagen style bike lanes are through the main commercial area in in association with consultation with the local Anzac Avenue, terminating at the intersection of proposed as a priority route at a stakeholder lane the Mareeba central business district on Rankin authority and the community. Anzac Avenue and Elisa Avenue. prioritisation workshop, involving state agencies, Street and Peninsula Developmental Road due to local governments and bicycle users. Strategic position å Section 6 (Anzac Avenue over the Barron the high levels of commercial activity as a result Key aspects relating to its high priority are as River) will comprise a wider version of the This link is part of a prioritised route in the of adjacent land use. The Peninsula Development follows: existing shared path facility (3.0m) Tablelands Regional Council area of the Principal Road is a major through traffic route in the area Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland. å parts of the route ranked highly in terms of å Section 7 (Anzac Avenue to just north of with traffic volumes of 11,500 trips per day, The primary purpose of the link is to connect the number of attractors it serves and the Hastings Drive) comprises a new 3.0m shared connecting Atherton with Mareeba and Mt Molloy the residential areas to the east and west of variety of these attractors along the route path and Mossman to the north. Mareeba to the central business district, which å part of the route has a high volume of heavy å Section 8 (Anzac Avenue between Hastings is a major regional activity centre. The central vehicles (Peninsula Development Road). business district contains a number and variety Drive and Elisa Avenue) will comprise a new of attractors, including the Mareeba rail station, 3.0m shared path, replacing the existing a library and major shopping centres and facility employment. A golf course is also located to the north of the proposed cycle route. å Off-road paths (existing and proposed) should also be designed and assessed This link is detailed in Map 16 of the Network Maps. according to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles with regular Concept design maintenance of shrubs and vegetation to The link and its associated sections is detailed improve visibility and increase security. on Drawing No’s 4A and 4B.

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 58 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Mareeba East to Mareeba central business district

Drawing No. 4A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 59 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Mareeba East to Mareeba central business district

Drawing No. 4B

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 60 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Yungaburra to Lake Eacham Yungaburra to Lake Eacham Proposed treatments Conditions and form å Section 1 (Gordonvale Atherton Road between Existing conditions Peterson Creek and Fig Street) comprises a The link will serve a recreational and tourist 3.0m shared path facility with some commuter use. Currently no Strategic positioning å Section 2 (Gordonvale Atherton Road specific cycle facilities exist along the corridor. Link description Link owner between Fig Street and Beech Street) Interaction issues with other traffic comprises a 3.0m shared path The link begins at the entrance to Yungaburra The majority of the proposed principal cycle The route mostly traverses the Gordonvale town along Gordonvale Atherton Road and route is along Gordonvale Atherton Road which å Section 3 (Gordonvale Atherton Road Atherton Road (Gillies Highway) which is a major continues along Gordonvale Atherton Road is state-controlled and as such the Department between Beech Street and Byrnes Road) highway connecting the Cairns central business through Yungaburra and towards Lake Eacham. of Transport and Main Roads has responsibility comprises a 2.5m shared path district with Atherton. The highway has high At the intersection of Gordonvale Atherton Road for those sections of the link. The Tablelands å Section 4 (Byrnes Road) comprises a 2.5m traffic volumes and speeds. As a result, an off- and Byrnes Road the route leaves Gordonvale Regional Council controls the remaining roads shared path road path has been proposed. Atherton Road and traverses Byrnes Road to Lake that the principal cycle route crosses. Section 5 (Lake Eacham Road) comprises a Other operational issues Barrine Road. The link crosses Road å Connection priority bicycle advisory treatment connecting to Lake Eacham Road and traversing The shared path will result in a safer and this road, before terminating immediately south The route was confirmed as a priority at the å It is noted that where an off-road shared path useable facility for cyclists and pedestrians in a of the intersection of Lake Eacham Road and stakeholder prioritisation workshop, involving is proposed, on-road cycle facilities should location with high traffic volumes and speeds. Malanda Lake Barrine Road. state agencies, local governments and bicycle also be provided as part of the road shoulder. Appropriate crossing points of the Gordonvale users. This could be implemented as part of any Atherton Road will be necessary to access Strategic position the facility, particularly in Yungaburra. There Key aspects relating to its priority status were proposed road upgrades along this link This link is part of a prioritised route in the is limited room to increase the width of Lake related to its potential attractiveness to form Off-road paths (existing and proposed) Tablelands Regional Council area of the Principal å Eacham Road and as a result a bicycle advisory an iconic tourist and recreational route in the should also be designed and assessed Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland. treatment has been proposed. Due to its winding far north Queensland region. It has also been according to Crime Prevention Through nature and current traffic calming devices this is The link will connect the Yungaburra Village identified a number of times throughout the Environmental Design principles with regular an appropriate and cost effective treatment. Activity Centre with the Lake Eacham regional stakeholder consultation process undertaken in maintenance of shrubs and vegetation to tourist/recreation facility. The route forms stage 1 developing the Principal Cycle Network Plan for improve visibility and increase security. Known potential issues/risks of an overall corridor link between Atherton and Far North Queensland. There are no known potential issues/risks. Lake Barrine.

This link is detailed in Map 20 of the Network Maps. Concept design The link and its associated sections are detailed on Drawing No. 5A.

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 61 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Yungaburra to Lake Eacham

Drawing No. 5A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 62 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Goondi Hill to Johnstone College of TAFE Innisfail Goondi Hill to Johnstone College Proposed treatments Conditions and form of TAFE Innisfail Existing conditions å Section 1 (Flying Fish Point Road between å Off-road paths (existing and proposed) TAFE entrance and Seymour Street) will should also be designed and assessed The link will serve a commuter facility with some comprise a new 3.0m shared path according to Crime Prevention Through recreational use. The route is also currently Strategic positioning Environmental Design principles with regular used by school students. Much of the route å Section 2 (Flying Fish Point Road (at Seymour maintenance of shrubs and vegetation to Link description Link owner Street) to Geraldton Bridge at Fitzgerald infrastructure already exists, though upgrades improve visibility and increase security. will be required as well as the completion of The principal route begins at the intersection of The roads which the principal cycle route Esplanade) will comprise a new 3.0m shared path. Further investigation is necessary to missing links. Bike lanes have recently been Flying Fish Point Road and the Johnstone College traverses are of mixed ownership, with the Bruce marked on Edith Street. of TAFE access road. The link traverses Flying Highway a state-controlled road, and other see if a wider path is possible at this location, Fish Point Road crossing the Johnstone River. It roads being controlled by the Cassowary Coast including across the Geraldton Bridge Interaction issues with other traffic then continues south along the Esplanade and Regional Council. å Section 3 (Fitzgerald Esplanade from The is a major traffic route with on along McGowan Drive. The second part of the Connection priority Geraldton Bridge to north of Edith Street) will high volumes of traffic but traffic speeds are principal route heads north along Ernest Street comprise a new 3.5m shared path lowered in the section proposed as bike lane. A (Bruce Highway), from the intersection of Ernest The majority of the route has been assessed as bike lane is proposed in these sections due to å Section 4 (Fitzgerald Esplanade from north of Street and McGowan Drive. The link then follows part of the top 10 priority routes in the region. Edith Street to Jubilee Bridge) will utilise the the high pedestrian activity related to adjacent the Bruce Highway (Edith Street) heading west. This position was validated in a stakeholder existing path land use. Traffic speeds are lower along the The route terminates at the intersection of Ash workshop. Key aspects relating to its priority are Esplanade and McGowen Drive. Street, Bruce Highway and Blackwood Street. as follows: å Section 5 (McGowan Drive from Jubilee Bridge to Ernest Street) comprises a 3.5m shared Other operational issues Strategic position å The route to Flying Fish Point was identified path The facilities proposed along McGowen as a priority link during the stakeholder This link forms part of a prioritised route in the Drive may require some changes to parking consultation process å Section 6 (Bruce Highway (Ernest Street) Cassowary Coast Regional Council section of between McGowan Drive and Railway Street) arrangements in order to be achieved without the Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North å The route ranked highly in terms of the comprises on-road bike lanes major retention along the River bank. Queensland. The link connects residential areas number of attractors it serves and the variety Known potential issues/risks of Innisfail to employment destinations including of these attractors along the route. This link å Section 7 (Bruce Highway from Railway Street the Innisfail central business district. It also will access a large and diverse number of to Blackwood Street) comprises a 3.0m The known potential issues/risks include the provides connections to the showgrounds, TAFE key destinations, resulting in potential high shared path cost of upgrading facilities at squeeze points College, recreation facilities and a high school. demands along the Geraldton Bridge. å It is noted that where an off-road shared path This link is detailed in Map 10 of the Network å The Bruce Highway part of the route has a is proposed, on-road cycle facilities should Maps. high volume of heavy vehicles and also a high also be provided as either a formal cycle lane number of crashes per kilometre. or as part of the road shoulder. This could be Concept design implemented as part of line marking and re- The link corridor is detailed on Drawing No. 6A. sheeting programs

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 63 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Goondi Hill to Johnstone College of TAFE Innisfail

Drawing No. 6A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 64 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Etty Bay Road Etty Bay Road

Strategic positioning Proposed treatments Conditions and form

Link description Connection priority å Section 1 (between Existing conditions The link begins at the intersection of Mourilyan The route was confirmed as a priority at the Road and the end of the rural residential The link will serve a recreational facility with Harbour Road and Etty Bay Road, from which stakeholder prioritisation workshop, involving properties) comprises a 2.5m shared path some minor commuter use. Currently no specific point it heads north east along Etty Bay Road to state agencies, local governments and bicycle å Section 2 (between the end of the rural cycle facilities exist along the corridor. the caravan park at Etty Bay. users. Key aspects relating to its priority status residential properties and the caravan park) Interaction issues with other traffic were due to its potential attractiveness to form Strategic position comprises 1.5m sealed shoulders a recreational route in the far north Queensland The route traverses Etty Bay Road which is a å Section 3 (through the caravan park at the This link is part of a prioritised route in the region. It currently is utilised by sports and high speed rural residential road. As a result, an end of Etty Bay Road) comprises a shared Cassowary Coast Regional Council area of training cyclists. off-road path has been proposed through the the Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North zone environment. existing rural residential areas and wide 1.5m Queensland. sealed shoulders for the remainder. The link will connect the Etty Bay tourist/ Other operational issues recreational area with the locality of Mourilyan. Ability to achieve 1.5m sealed shoulder in a It also connects the residential area along Etty cost effective manner needs to be investigated Bay Road to the bay. The link forms stage 1 of the further. route between Etty Bay and Innisfail. The shared zone needs to be well designed This link is detailed in Map 10 of the Network to ensure priority is given to pedestrians and Maps. cyclists along and across this section of the road Concept design near the caravan park. The link is detailed on Drawing No’s 7A and 7B. Known potential issues/risks Link owner There are no known potential issues/risks. Etty Bay Road is a Cassowary Coast Regional Council controlled road.

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 65 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Etty Bay Road

Drawing No. 7A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 66 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Etty Bay Road

Drawing No. 7B

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 67 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Link concept - Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach

Connection priority å Section 11 (along the foreshore between Other operational issues Wongaling Road and The Esplanade) Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach The route was confirmed as a priority at the Cantilevered sections of bikeway are required comprises a 3.5m shared path along the stakeholder prioritisation workshop, involving along the coastal road at Bingil Bay near James foreshore state agencies, local governments and bicycle Road. Strategic positioning users. This priority was then confirmed by the Sections 12 through to 14 (Reid Road, å Section 2, 3 and 4 are highly constrained and Steering Committee. Key aspects relating to its Wheatley Road) comprise a 3.0m shared path Link description Strategic position therefore a 2.0m path is proposed. This is priority status were as follows: The link begins at the intersection of Bingil Bay This link is part of a prioritised route in the å Section 15 (Kennedy Esplanade to Jackey the absolute minimum width and should be Road, Butler Road and Be Amba Street. From Cassowary Coast Regional Council area of å its potential to reduce car use for tourists and Street) comprises a 3.5m shared path along increased to 2.5m wherever possible. Given this point, the link heads in an easterly direction the Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North residents in the Bingil Bay, Mission Beach the foreshore. the narrow sections of this length of the link, and South Mission Beach areas consideration should be given to visibility and along Butler Road, until reaching the bay and Queensland. It is noted that where an off-road shared path is then continues south along Alexander Drive, sight distance in these sections. The link will connect residential and tourist areas å potential attractiveness of the route to form proposed, on-road cycle facilities should also be which then becomes Bingil Bay Road. at Bingil Bay and Mission Beach to the Mission an iconic tourist and recreational route in the provided as either a formal bike lane or as part of Special treatments such as segregated one- Continuing adjacent to the coastline, the link Beach Village activity centre. The Mission Beach far north Queensland region. the road shoulder. This could be implemented as way paths or alternative routes may need to be runs south along the foreshore, through Mission centre contains shops and service activities. part of linemarking and resheeting programs. considered should environmental impact prevent construction of proposed 3.5m shared paths on Beach until it heads west along Seaview Street. The link also connects the South Mission and Off-road paths (existing and proposed) should Proposed treatments the foreshore for sections 5,11 and 15. The link continues west as Seaview Street joins El Mission Beach residential and tourist areas with also be designed and assessed according to Arish Mission Beach Road. From the intersection service facilities at Wongaling Beach, including å Section 1 (Butler Road, between Bingil Bay Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Known potential issues/risks of Tully Mission Beach Road and El Arish Mission a library and sports fields. The link also has Road and Alexander Drive) comprises a 3.0m principles with regular maintenance of shrubs The key risk for this link is the assessment of Beach Road, the link heads south, traversing potential to be a key tourist and recreational shared path and vegetation to improve visibility and increase the environmental impacts of the proposed Tully Mission Beach Road until the intersection facility. Sections 2 through to 4 (Alexandra Drive and security. foreshore paths in section 5, 11, 15. The paths of Tully Mission Beach Road and Wongaling å This link is detailed in Map 11 and Map 12 of the Bingil Bay Road, between Butler Road and proposed in these areas should retain the Beach Road, at which point it heads north east Network Maps. Clump Point Lookout Road) comprise a 2.0m environmental and aesthetic beauty of these on Wongaling Beach Road. The principal cycle Conditions and form shared path areas and ensure removal of large trees and route then travels south along the foreshore, Concept design Existing conditions other vegetation does not occur. Consideration continuing along Banfield Parade, the Esplanade å Section 5 (along the foreshore between The link is detailed on Drawing No’s 8A and 8B. could also be given to different construction and Reid Road. At the termination of Reid Road, Clump Point Lookout Road and Seaview The link will serve a recreational and commuter Link owner material such as crushed granite to limit the the link joins Wheatley Road and heads south- Street) comprises a 3.5m shared path along facility with potential for significant use by impacts in some sections. Further investigation west. It then leaves Wheatley Road and follows Most of the roads that the principal cycle route the foreshore tourists. Limited cycle facilities exist along the and consultation with the community will be a track due south, joining South Mission Beach traverse are Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mission Beach foreshore as part of the Ulysses å Sectio ns 6 through to 10 (El Arish Mission required for these sections. Road. The route then follows South Mission controlled roads, however Tully Mission Beach Track. Beach Road, Tully Mission Beach Road, Beach Road to Kennedy Esplanade, which it Road and El Arish Mission Beach Road are state- Wongaling Road) comprise a 3.0m shared Interaction issues with other traffic follows until it ends at Jackey Street. controlled. path The whole route is proposed as a shared off-road path.

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 68 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach

Drawing No. 8A

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 69 Principal Cycle Network Plan Far North Queensland Concept design - Bingil Bay to South Mission Beach

Drawing No. 8B

Principal Cycle Network Plan for Far North Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads 70