Queensland Principal Cycle Network

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Media Release

29th July 2022

Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey

We wheel-y want your feedback

Transport and Main Roads is putting the call out to Queenslanders to have their say about current and future bike routes around the state.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the input would help shape the Principal Cycle Network review.

"This network is a blueprint for core cycling routes right around Queensland, and is key to planning future investments in active transport," Mr Bailey said.

"With more Queenslanders taking up cycling and walking post-pandemic, we need to make sure the network meets current and future demands.

"Working closely with local councils and cycle groups, we want to review the current blueprint and identify areas of improvement.

"The community will be key in this process because nobody knows where the infrastructure is needed more than the people on the ground using it day in, day out."

Mr Bailey said consultation would be conducted online.

"We know that, on average, every dollar we invest in bike-riding infrastructure will return nearly five dollars in economic benefit to Queensland with improved health outcomes, reduced traffic congestion, and lower transport costs," he said.

"That's why we are investing $268.8 million for active transport infrastructure as part of a record $29.7 billion road and transport plan.

"On top of this investment, we're also building more than 150 kilometres of active transport infrastructure as part of major projects, like the M1 upgrade, Bruce Highway interchange upgrades and Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3.

"I encourage everyone to jump online and have a say between now and the end of the month (August)."

The consultation period will close 31 August 2022.

For more information or to comment on the plans, visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Cycling/Principal-cycle-network/Principal-Cycle-Network-Plans

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Queensland Principal Cycle Network

Have your say on the update

>> https://www.yoursay-projects.tmr.qld.gov.au/queensland-principal-cycle-network

Overview
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking a review and update of the Principal Cycle Network (PCN) for Queensland. The review is a key deliverable outlined in the Queensland Cycling Action Plan 2020-2022.

The PCN lays out a blueprint for the core bicycle riding routes needed to encourage more Queenslanders to ride, more often. Routes on the PCN are indicative only and help to guide future planning and investment in Queensland's transport network.

Currently, the PCN is published as a series of Principal Cycle Network Plans.

The PCN is being reviewed to ensure it reflects current and future demand and continues to be an effective guide for further planning for safe, connected, high-quality bicycle infrastructure in Queensland communities.

The review and update will result in the development of a consolidated Queensland Principal Cycle Network Plan (PCNP) to align with a 'one network' approach to bicycle planning. The Queensland PCNP will be accompanied by Priority Route Maps identifying the delivery priority state and local governments have assigned to principal cycle routes in each local government area.

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Thanks, I have identified a few gaps and black spots that seriously need addressing.