Traffic Management Update

John Paul College stands as a highly sought-after educational institution, drawing families from across South-East Queensland, rural and remote Australia, and international locales. Moreover, demographic studies forecast sustained population growth in the local area for the next decade, positioning Logan as one of the fastest-growing local government areas in Australia. This emphasises the privileged position of John Paul College as a beacon of academic excellence amid a thriving and expanding community.

Recognising the demand for enrolment and the concurrent rise in the local population, the College acknowledges the inherent challenges tied to student drop-off and pick-up during peak hours of the day.

The College has worked closely with expert traffic engineers, the Logan City Council and the Parents of JPC Committee through meetings in 2023 and 2024 to determine a way forward to alleviate the congestion and impact on local streets. This improved traffic management plan has identified three main areas for physical engineering improvements, operational improvements and enhancements in education and communication.

To advance continuous enhancements in traffic management, the proposed strategies listed below are currently pending final approval.

Chatswood Road Car Park

Increase traffic efficiencies during drop-off and pick-up times with a new supervised, student ‘Drop and Go’ zone accommodating up to 20 vehicles at the entrance to the Primary School. This will be supported through a Chatswood Road Car Park drop-off/pick-up procedure, in conjunction with the implementation of a communication strategy to ensure the community is educated on the procedures.
New entry and exit points on Chatswood Road to assist with traffic circulation.
Improved traffic flow through the car park with two-way operations which will result in improving traffic circulation.
Remove the current ‘Drop and Go’ facility which is currently accessed via Mayflower Street and reallocate it as staff car parking. This will give us the ability to convert Mayflower Street access to two-way which will reduce traffic cueing in Mayflower Street.
Introduction of designated staff parking zones near Mayflower Street between 7.30am to 4.00pm.
Improved road signage and line markings throughout the car park.
Deploy traffic control staff to monitor car park behaviours.

Markwell Car Park

Improve the efficiency of the student drop-off/pick-up zone with a dedicated ‘Drop and Go’ facility complemented by installing shade structures and seating along the Gorman Centre side of the car park. This will become the main pick-up point to improve traffic flow and will be supported through a Markwell Car Park drop-off/pick-up procedure, in conjunction with the implementation of a communication strategy to ensure the community is educated on the procedures.
Traffic control staff allocated to supervise student ‘Drop and Go’ zone.
Improved signage and directional line marking to denote the correct use of the ‘Drop and Go’ zone.

Cec Munns Sports Centre Car Park

The College is investigating extending the asphalt car parking and the possibility of an additional exit.
Student drivers will be instructed to park at the Cec Munns Sports Centre Car Park between 7.30am to 3.30pm. This will open additional parking spaces for parents at Markwell Car Park. Parents are also able to park at the Cec Munns Sports Centre.
A shuttle bus service will be available for students and parents between the Cec Munns Sports Centre Car Park and the main campus during peak times.
CCTV coverage of the Cec Munns Sports Centre Car Park is being investigated to enhance car park security.

The College would like to thank the community for your patience and understanding as the College undertakes the appropriate planning and approval procedures.

The College is committed to improving traffic management on campus. Whilst structural car park changes aim to improve efficiency in traffic movement, the success of these strategies is dependent on a partnership with the JPC Community.