FAQs

An Integrated Transport Plan is a framework to guide transport planning, programs, operations and advocacy in the district of Mount Barker over the next 15- 20 years. 

The actions proposed in the will be carried out in unison with other key state and local transport related strategies, policies and projects.

The plan will outline current travel patterns and the most pressing transport challenges for the district, and respond to these issues and the community’s aspirations regarding transport and accessibility.

Integrated transport refers to a transport system where multiple types or modes of transport are efficiently linked to operate as one 'network' that provides seamless door to door travel for an individual or group.

The district needs an Integrated Transport Plan to manage its future growth with the district’s population projected to grow to 56,000 by 2036.

From a transport perspective, we cannot continue to just build road infrastructure to accommodate future traffic demands. There will be over 100,000 more car trips per day on our roads by 2040 (Source: based on 12,500 additional homes with an average of 8 trips/day).

Our road network has a finite capacity and without significant investment by other levels of Government, we will need to work with what we have. Ultimately there will need to be alterative transport options (public transport, walking and cycling) to manage future demands.

The input from this engagement will assist us to identify the issues and potential options and actions to address them. These will include projects & services provided by Council and advocating to organisations that control the transport network and many of its assets.

The provision of transport infrastructure is from multiple providers including Council, developers and the State Government. Some infrastructure is to be provided by the State Government using funds from developers as part of a Transport Deed and Council is a stakeholder without control over the timing or prioritization of projects. There’s other transport infrastructure that is solely for Council to provide and manage. 

 The ITP will be our key strategic document that guides transport projects, priorities, advocacy and decision making with evidence based justifications to a range of projects regardless of the organisation responsible for delivery.

It depends on the concern. Council’s role varies depending on the transport asset, initiative, program or policy. Generally our role falls into one of the following 4 categories. A more detailed list to clarify Council’s role within each theme will be included in the ITP.

Provider, Facilitator, Stakeholder or Advocate

For example, speed limits are approved by the Department of Transport and Infrastructure (DIT) even if it is a Council road. Council can advocate for a change of speed limit but DIT are the approving authority. DIT’s speed limit policy can be found here https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/338713/Speed_Limit_Guideline_for_South_Australia.pdf

However, Council’s are the provider of footpaths. Council currently have both a renewal program and a new footpath program. More information on Council’s footpath programs can be found here https://www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/road-reserves-and-footpaths/footpaths 

Council’s role is some projects can cross over multiple roles. An example in Mount Barker’s growth area is the Springs Road & Heysen Boulevard roundabout. The roundabout construction was undertaken by the developer but Council were a key stakeholder ensuring the design is suitable for a future bus route. Council’s role in public transport is to advocate for public transport routes. In future, Council will be the provider of connecting footpaths along an upgraded Springs Road.

Council already have projects, programs and policies in place delivering transport infrastructure. For more information on these see here.

 The delivery of some transport infrastructure and services is not controlled by Council. In these instances, Council will provide an advocacy role e.g. increased public transport services which is provided by the State Government.