Gold Coast 2018 have revealed their draft transport plan for the Games ©Gold Coast 2018

A draft transport plan for Commonwealth Games has been revealed here by Gold Coast 2018, with organisers now seeking public feedback on their proposals.

The transport operations plan aims to provide the local population and businesses with information on proposed temporary changes to services and road networks, which Gold Coast 2018 believe will help people to plan ahead.

It has been estimated that 1.5 million spectators will attend the Games, as well as thousands of athletes, officials, volunteers and media.

The plan - developed by Gold Coast 2018, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and the City of Gold Coast - aims to ensure the city moves effectively during the Games.

Public transport services modifications, extra traffic management measures, encouraged travel behaviours and a call for the public to take an active role in ensuring the transport systems run efficiently are among the items covered.

"We encourage the community to have a say on what transport topics are most important to them and share their local knowledge, to help us understand how we can provide solutions to Gold Coast 2018 transport challenges," Peter Beattie, the Gold Coast 2018 chairman, said.

The draft plan includes a focus on park-and-ride, with Beattie claiming it is key to ensuring that public transport prevents the city from drawing to a halt.

He expressed his hope that people would opt to stay out of their cars and instead use public transport.

Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie has urged the public to provide feedback on the transport plans announced for the Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images
Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie has urged the public to provide feedback on the transport plans announced for the Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images

Under the proposal athletes and team officials will have access to dedicated bus and coach services, while extra trains, buses and light rail services are due to be scheduled to meet the increased demands.

No private parking will be allowed at event venues, according to the plan.

The consultation process regarding the transport plan will continue until the end of February, with Gold Coast 2018 stating that all feedback will be considered before a final version of the plan is developed.

Transport is seen as one of the key challenges facing Gold Coast 2018 in the build-up to the Games.

A dispute recently arose over a large shortage of drivers on Queensland Rail saw several services delayed and cancelled, resulting in criticism for Stirling Hinchliffe, the Transport and Commonwealth Games Minister.

Full details on the plan can be read here.