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Community consultation took place between May and June 2021. 

The purpose of consultation for the duplication of Cleveland–Redland Bay Road, from Anita Street to Magnolia Parade, Victoria Point is to raise awareness of the proposed concept design and for the community to have input into the project. 

Community feedback

We engaged with over 550 people and received over 160 responses. 

Responses were received by: 

• written responses by mail
• phone calls
• online surveys and interactive map comments
• community information sessions
• face-to-face meetings with landowners, businesses and environmental groups.

Consultation outcomes

Community feedback has provided valuable input into how people use Cleveland–Redland Bay Road and the surrounding side streets within the project area. While we received a variety of comments and feedback on the project concept design, there were key points.

Design changes 

As part of the community feedback and design process, we made the following changes to the final design:

• providing U-turns at the Magnolia Parade and Benfer Road traffic signals to assist with local access and connectivity
• further improvements to cycling connectivity and safety 
• new ramps between on-road and off-road cycle facilities along the project corridor 
• new sections of off-road cycle track, with improved connections to the on-road bicycle lane for northbound bicycle riders between Anita Street and Clay Gully Road
• noise barriers to reduce the impacts of road traffic noise on local residents 
• upgrading fauna and fish passage through the Moogurrapum Creek culverts 
• upgrading two additional bus stops near Anita Street. 

Design

Transit lanes

Comment summary

• Does this design include a transit lane?
• Will T2 lanes be installed?

Outcome

General traffic lanes are needed to ensure the project will reduce congestion for motorists and cater for expected future traffic volumes along Cleveland–Redland Bay Road. As such, T2 lanes are not considered suitable for this location.

Slip lanes

Comment summary

• I'm not happy with the slip lanes being removed. 
• Removing the slip lanes is a really good idea for safety.

Outcome

• It is the primary position of our Road Safety Policy that slip lanes should be avoided. The policy recognises that crossing slip lanes are problematic for some vulnerable road users including those with disabilities. This aligns with our vision and purpose of creating a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone.
• The existing slip lanes at the Benfer Road intersection would have resulted in additional unnecessary conflict points for people walking and riding bikes. As such, the preference is to remove the slip lanes at this intersection for consistency and flow for people walking and riding bikes.
• Acknowledging the volume of traffic that utilises this intersection, we have has made improvements to its operational capacity. These improvements include dual right-turn lanes into Benfer Road (northbound), while extensions of left and right-turn lanes on multiple legs have been made to ensure these changes meet current and future traffic demands.

Environmental

Noise

Comment summary

• Noise will be an issue, will there be noise barriers?

Outcome

A noise survey assessment has been completed as part of the design development. Respective property owners have been contacted where any noise mitigation or noise barriers have been identified as part of the project scope. We will continue to work with property owners in these locations.

Fauna

Comment summary

• Will there be any wildlife movement structures installed?

Outcome

• As part of the project, fauna fencing will be installed along Cleveland–Redland Bay Road in the area surrounding Moogurrapum Creek.
• In recognition of the importance of the habitat areas either side of Cleveland–Redland Bay Road, a fauna ledge within the existing Moogurrapum Creek culverts will be provided as part of the project to allow smaller animals to safely cross Cleveland–Redland Bay Road.

Flora

Comment summary

• There is a lot of birds in the area, will you be removing trees? 

Outcome

• The removal of some trees is required to allow for the road duplication and improvements to pedestrian and cycling (active transport) infrastructure. 
• A tree survey and arboriculture assessments were completed to inform the design development and to minimise the impact to the environment.
• We will be providing environmental offsets as part of the project scope.

Creekwood street (U-turn)

Comment summary

• Request for lights at Creekwood Street to assist residents access Cleveland–Redland Bay Road (southbound).
• Can a U-turn be put in at Creekwood Street?
• Move U-turn so Creekwood Street can use it or extend right turning lane at Benfer Road.

Outcome

• The access into and out of Creekwood Street will remain unchanged (left-in/left-out) for residents using Cleveland–Redland Bay Road to maintain safety and consistency with network operations.
• Relocating the U-turn facility between Creekwood Street and Benfer Road was not feasible due to site constraints, capacity impacts and safety concerns, including proximity to the Benfer Road signalised right turn lanes and northbound bus stop on Cleveland–Redland Bay Road.
• An additional U-turn facility is being installed at the new Magnolia Parade traffic signals to assist local connectivity.

Magnolia Parade (traffic signals)

Comment summary

• There are too many lights on Cleveland–Redland Bay Road, not supportive of these.
• I do not support the signal lights being installed, request a roundabout instead at both Magnolia Parade and Anita Street.
• Traffic lights are essential at Magnolia Parade.

Outcome

• The installation of traffic signals at Magnolia Parade are essential to assist with local connectivity for the large urban area to the east of Cleveland–Redland Bay Road.
• Providing traffic signals at this intersection will also assists with safety for pedestrians, bike riders and access to bus stops.

Additional issues

Red light cameras and speed limits

Comment summary

• Will red light cameras be installed?
• Cleveland-Redland Bay Road speed limit should be 60km/h.

Outcome

• Red light cameras will not initially be installed as part of the project.
• The speed limits on Cleveland–Redland Bay Road will remain the same with a 60km/h speed limit between Magnolia Parade and Benfer Road, before increasing to 70km/h south of Benfer Road and continuing through Anita Street. 
• We will continually monitors the operation and safety of the road network, including traffic signals and speed limits.

Construction coordination 

Comment summary

• Coordinate other road works in the area.

Outcome

• We are aware that there are extensive road works surrounding the project area. Every effort is made to coordinate works between projects, contractors and other Government Agencies.

Bus stops

Comment summary

• Consolidate the 2 northbound bus stops, they're too close to each other. Is this being considered?

Outcome

• These bus stops will not be relocated or consolidated as part of the project as they play an important role in providing accessible and safe public transport for local residents and the Victoria Point State High School. 
• The project will include bus indents at all bus stops within the project area to allow buses to pick-up and drop-off passengers safely without impacting traffic movement on Cleveland–Redland Bay Road.

Additional issues 

Comment summary

• Keep improving the roads, stop decreasing the speed limits as it just clogs traffic.
• Make sure the light signals are all in synchronisation.

Outcome

• We constantly monitors traffic signal operations and speed limits. Factors affecting light signalisation include road design, traffic demand (including public transport and freight vehicles), pedestrian and cycling demand. We aims to optimise signal timing and speed limits to minimise delay and wait times for all road users.