Transport has been considered one of the key challenges for organisers in the build-up to the Games and it is hoped the plan will provide residents and businesses with information about proposed changes to public transport services and road networks.

"We all know that well planned and efficient transport operations will be critical to the success of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games," said Peter Beattie, Gold Coast 2018 chairman.

"Planning has been underway for some time to make sure the transport system can effectively balance the needs of the athletes, officials, spectators, workforce, volunteers and regular commuters during the Games.

"The TOP details some key enhancements to the transport and road networks to support the Games, including a network of park and ride sites, Games shuttle buses and additional heavy and light rail services.

"It considers the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor and highlights the best ways of travelling between the two centres by road or rail.

"And right across the transport network we are acting on many of the practical suggestions made during the consultation period, such as locating bike racks as close to venues as possible and promoting walking and other forms of active travel."

A draft plan was resealed for consultation on November 30, with Gold Coast 2018 claiming that extensive talks with the transport industry took place, as well as face-to-face meetings with 188 business owners.

Around 550 people provided feedback through an online survey.

Gold Coast 2018 state the plan was jointly developed with the department of transport and main roads and the City of Gold Coast.

Organisers claim the three main areas of interest were spectator access to venues, the reliability of the key M1 motorway and changes to local area road networks during the Games.

Athletes and team officials will have access to dedicated bus and coach services, while there will be no spectator parking at events.

It is hoped spectators will instead use public transport to attend competitions at the Games, with all ticket holders and accredited officials benefiting from free transport on the day of their event.

Extra trains, buses and light rail services are due to be scheduled to meet the increased demands, while local residents are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance in an effort to reduce congestion.

Thirteen temporary park and ride facilities will be established for the Games, with over 10,000 spaces to park.

While the sites will be free to use, they will need to be pre-booked, with access also restricted to holders of tickets.

"The City and partners are already providing local businesses and residents specific details about local changes to traffic networks with our travel demand management initiative, Get Set for the Games," said City of Gold Coast Acting Mayor Donna Gates.

"With the TOP launched, we are outlining our forward plan for engagement with residents and businesses around each venue.

"By making small changes to the way they travel, residents and visitors will keep the city moving and help deliver a great Games."

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games are due to take place from April 4 to 15 next year.

The TOP can been read in full here.