A 10km active transport route is set to connect schools, shopping centres and local communities to the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast Council is proposing a Mooloolaba to University (M2U) corridor to increase the number of people walking and riding between the coastal suburb and the Sippy Downs campus.
Division 6 Councillor Christian Dickson said when complete, the M2U corridor would offer a 10-kilometre route connecting six schools, shopping centres and the communities of Mooloolaba, Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs and Buderim.
“This active transport corridor connecting Mooloolaba to the University of the Sunshine Coast will ensure that more people can get around safely, whether for recreation or commuting,” Cr Dickson said.
“It will help create calmer streets, particularly around schools, and integrate effectively with surrounding open space area.”
The M2U corridor is one of two active transport corridors Council is currently considering.
Division 3 Councillor Tim Burns said a Caloundra to Currimundi (C2C) corridor would provide a safe and direct six-kilometre “spine” connecting schools, shops and the communities within Currimundi, Dicky Beach, Moffat Beach and Caloundra.
“This active transport route will create safer and more accessible streets,” Cr Burns said.
“It will reduce the need for interaction between motorists and people walking or riding bikes on roads.”
Council Transport Portfolio Councillor David Law said planning for the entire route of these corridors was a multi-year, long-term project.
“On average more than 70,000 people per week ride bicycles on the Sunshine Coast,” Cr Law said.
“Walking and cycling will play an increasingly important transport role in the future and we’re planning now to help support this.
“Active transport along these two corridors will deliver improved mobility, safer streets, and healthier communities.”
Feedback on the proposed corridors is being sought and can be lodged on the Council website.
