Department of Transport and Main Roads

Study finding's

Buses Traffic analysis

Buses currently play an important role in the movement of people A detailed traffic analysis process was undertaken to determine along and beyond the corridor to a wide the number of traffic lanes, intersection configuration and Gold Coast Highway (Burleigh Heads to Tugun) range of destinations. Consistent with the approach adopted performance of the Gold Coast Highway now and into the future. in the previous stages of the light rail, some bus routes would The analysis confirmed that the nearby Mi (Varsity Lakes to Tugun) be shortened or replaced (such as the current route 700 and upgrade will perform a critical transport function on the southern 777 buses along the Gold Coast Highway), while other services Gold Coast providing the opportunity to: Multi-modal Corridor Study would be maintained and potentially enhanced to offer better • accommodate a significant increase in vehicle demands connectivity overall. including both local demands on service roads and regional demands on the motorway itself. This study has identified the need for buses to continue to connect March 2020 communities to the west of the Gold Coast Highway to key centres • improve local connections to the Mi and service roads including and interchanges with light rail. Connections between bus and a new connection between the Mi and 19th Avenue. light rail will be designed to be safe, convenient and accessible. Planning for the future This significant increase in capacity will provide through traffic Further work between TMR. TransLink and will with a viable alternative, reducing demand on the Gold Coast The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has confirm the design of transport interchanges and the network of Highway. This provides an opportunity to redesign the Gold undertaken a Multi-modal Corridor Study between Burleigh services that use them to ensure it aligns with future planning. Coast Highway as a more multi-modal bike riding and pedestrian Heads and Tugun to review all previous planning and develop friendly corridor. an updated transport strategy for this corridor. The study Property impacts considered all transport modes including walking, bike Through careful analysis of travel demands and traffic riding, private vehicles and public transport to determine the TMR has been protecting the corridor over time for future movements throughout the network, this study has identified the preferred function of the Gold Coast Highway for the next upgrades. Setbacks are the distance between the kerb and opportunity for some sections of the Gold Coast Highway to be 20 years. the building. They are intended to be wide enough to reduced from four lanes to two lanes, in parts of Palm Beach and accommodate a corridor that allows for pedestrians paths, Currumbin without detrimental impacts on travel time and traffic This study found the Gold Coast Highway from Burleigh Heads landscaping, traffic lanes and light rail. capacity. This will involve a review of the number of intersections to Tugun could be transformed into a high amenity community and the relocation of some right turns to ensure that traffic flow focused boulevard with priority given to walking, bike This study has confirmed the current planning is generally and property access is maintained. This will be further explored riding and a world class light rail system that enhances the adequate for future requirements, however it will need further through consultation with the local community. liveability and character of the southern coastal suburbs. refinement as the level of design gets more detailed.

Timeframes Concept Design mm

The purpose of this study is to confirm the long-term strategic direction for the Gold Coast Highway Corridor from Burleigh Heads to Tugun. Consultation Artist impression: Palm Beach Avenue We would like to hear your views on the outcome of the As for other light rail projects, any funding decision on a light Gold Coast Highway (Burleigh Heads to Tugun) Multi-modal rail extension would be the subject of a feasibility study and a Corridor Study and find out what is important to you. You are Business Case. There is currently no funding allocated to progress invited to participate in our community consultation program Light rail along the Gold Coast Highway to a Business Case for the extension of light rail south of Burleigh to find out more and provide your input. Heads through Palm Beach and Tugun. The study investigated several alternate routes parallel to the Gold Coast Highway and concluded a future southern extension of the Visit the website to find out more about the study and light rail should follow the existing highway alignment. This would allow the light rail to service important cultural and urban attractions provide your feedback. A series of commurlty drop-in including the Burleigh Heads Village Centre, Palm Beach Village Centre, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Cross University and sessions will also enable you to ask questions and provide importantly the . face-to-face feedback. The Gold Coast Highway route was found to be the most direct and efficient of the corridors investigated. It also has the greatest potential For further irformatior visit: for mode shift to public transport as it is close to where people already live, follows the alignment of the existing frequent bus route (700), www.tmr.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthwymultimodalstudy and provides the potential to transform the Gold Coast Highway into the Gold Coast Boulevard through careful design and treatment. The existing Gold Coast Highway alignment and current property setbacks along the corridor are adequate for future requirements and property impacts will be limited.

Providing a light rail extension down the Gold Coast Highway also means the heavy rail corridor adjacent to the Mi will remain protected for a future extension of the heavy rail which is intended to fulfil a longer distance regional transport function. Contact us

If you would like further information, please contact the project team: Phone: 07 5563 6600 (select option 3) 8.30am—5pm, Monday—Friday Email: [email protected] 13QGOV(1374 68) www.tmr.qld.gov.au | www.qld.gov.au Government The Gold Coast Highway from Burleigh Heads to Tugun could be transformed into a high amenity community boulevard with priority given to walking, bike riding and a world class light rail system that enhances the liveability and character of the southern coastal suburbs.

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Future multi-modal transport studies will be undertaker to confirm requirements south of Goid Coast Highway Tugun to the airport and beyond to .

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