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Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring

Continued monitoring and review of bike riding and walking outcomes in Noosa is important to understand the success of the
NCWSIP and if any modifications are required.

Accurate data is required to establish a baseline for network usage and the success of initiatives. Table 15 identifies the tasks
required to effectively monitor participation levels. Once baseline data is established, targets should be developed to measure
the success of the NCWSIP.

Short Medium
In
Task Term (by Term (by Ongoing
progress
2026) 2031)

1. Continue to monitor existing count sites and install new counters
on strategic off-road and on-road active transport routes to track ✓ ✓
participation levels.

2. Investigate and implement ways to regularly and cost-effectively ✓ ✓
collate resident and visitor travel behaviour information.

3. Utilise data collected in above tasks to prepare baseline data
and inform the development of targets to track active transport ✓
participation and NCWSIP implementation. This data should be
made publicly accessible.

4. Review and track active transport performance indicators.
Analyse data collected to inform:

• Why people travel the way they do and potential ways to
increase active transport mode share (eg targeted marketing
and programs aimed at overcoming concerns with bike riding or
walking). ✓ ✓
• Understanding of usage patterns (eg high use routes, roads
or road sections being avoided and how upgrades affect
participation levels) to inform construction of new/upgraded
infrastructure.
• Refinement of the prioritisation of works identified in the
NCWSIP.
Table 16: Monitoring participation levels

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