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Walking network plan
Hierarchy Description/ Function
Hierarchy Pedestrian transport corridor

A walking route hierarchy was developed to assist Routes connecting higher order destinations such
in defining standards and desirable management as major and district centres, employment hubs,
characteristics across the network. Table 12 presents the public transport stations, major sport and recreation
proposed walking network hierarchy definitions. facilities, major tourist attractors and schools.
Asset management plan hierarchy level 1.

Pedestrian recreation corridor
Scenic, high quality walking routes of regional
significance such as the Noosa Heads boardwalk and
the coastal pathway.
Asset management plan hierarchy level 1.

Pedestrian access street
High quality routes immediately surrounding major
pedestrian generators such as centres, schools and
public transport stations. These routes form feeder
routes to/from residential areas.
Asset management plan hierarchy level 2.

Pedestrian activity street
Main street locations where pedestrian comfort and
amenity is priority. Streets where the ‘place’ takes
precedent over ‘movement’, where people are
encouraged to stay and enjoy.
Asset management plan hierarchy level 1.
Local
Routes connecting local land uses/destinations such
as local parks and community facilities. These routes
also facilitate intra-neighbourhood trips and are short-
cuts.
Asset management plan hierarchy level 3/4.
Trail
Lower order recreation routes used by bush-walkers
and hikers (and often mountain bike riders). They are
typically gravel or sand tracks.

Trail connector
Routes which connect to trail heads, and could
require minimal infrastructure (eg gravel track).

Table 13: Walking hierarchy

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