Toowoomba - active transport

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Queensland's first 'active transport street' opens in Toowoomba, as cyclists press for expansion of network $

It's painted differently, has a reduced speed limit and features new road rules – here's how Queensland's first 'active transport street' will work and why cyclists are hoping to build on it:

Toowoomba is home to Queensland's first "active transport street" that will see bikes and motorists treated equally — but cycling advocates say it needs to be just the start of the journey.

The council on Friday officially opened Pierce Street in South Toowoomba as an active transport corridor, featuring differently-coloured roads, a lowered speed limit to 30km/h, speed humps, additional streetscaping and designated overtaking spaces. ...

Cyclist Hugh Wilson on Pierce St in South Toowoomba as it is launched as Queensland's first active street – where bicycles have equal rights to cars, Friday, June 21, 2024. Picture: Kevin Farmer

[Jonno]

Great to see! I think the Dutch call these ...streets.

https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/about-council/news-publications/media-releases/16210-toowoombas-new-safe-active-street-a-first-for-queensland