Byron Shire Council has released a draft Integrated Transport Plan and is now inviting the community to have their say on the document.
The plan provides an overview of what transport will look like in the Byron Shire over the next 20 years and will guide Council's activity and investment.
Phillip Holloway, Director Infrastructure Services, said the draft plan is a more comprehensive version of Moving Byron, designed to better align with new Council and Transport for NSW strategies.
"The plan is an updated version of Council's current transport strategy Moving Byron. The current strategy was adopted in 2022 and a lot has changed since then, including the introduction of Transport for NSW's North Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan," Mr Holloway said.
"The aim of the updated plan is to provide our residents and visitors with safe, accessible and sustainable ways to travel," he said.
The plan covers roads, freight, walking, cycling, public transport, climate change, parking, and has six goals:
- Create safer streets that support people and movement.
- Ensure access and facilities for freight and services.
- Promote safe and accessible active transport.
- Improve public transport services.
- Reduce transport emissions and prepare for climate change.
- Manage parking through effective controls.
Once adopted, its actions will guide future transport planning. There are sub-plans that will also support the document. These include the; Active Transport Plan, Network Safety Plan, and Freight Access and Management Strategy.
Have a say
People can have a say by visiting Council's website
