Noosa - ' congestion tax '

[ozbob]

ABC News: Noosa Shire Council considering a 'congestion tax' to solve traffic gridlock during holidays, weekends

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-20/noosa-councillor-proposes-congestion-tax-to-solve-traffic-chaos/103425480

... Cr Stockwell says the council has provided "carrots" with free buses, but now it is time for the "stick" to funnel more people onto those buses and clear up the roads.

"We have traffic that's backing back over the Noosa hill. It's causing people great difficulties," he said. 

"The congestion charge is ... not about being anti-tourist. It's about saying in certain times of the year, certain days of the year, the best way to get to the beach is by public transport or active transport."

The free buses are funded by residents paying a $30 annual levy through their council rates.

Cr Stockwell said a congestion tax, which would not apply to local residents, was considered in 2017 but "was quite unpopular then".  ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1781488743083634869

[achiruel]

Sounds like a great idea to me! Apply it every weekend, public holiday & school holidays. Locals won't have to pay it so no issues.

[Jonno]

Just get rid of the car parking and give buses priority!

[Stillwater]

Cr Stockwell was elected as Deputy Mayor of Noosa following the recent council poll, so is in a position of power to pursue his agenda.