Ministerial Statement: $7.3 million boost for 9 major Sunshine Coast bikeway ...

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Transport and Multicultural Affairs
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

$7.3 million boost for 9 major Sunshine Coast bikeway projects

Sunshine Coast cyclists and pedestrians will benefit from more than $7 million in funding across nine projects to provide more bikeways, improved signage, lighting and related infrastructure.

Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said the funding is part of a $600 million commitment until 2031 to develop the cycle network in south east Queensland.

"The substantial expansion in cycleways across the Sunshine Coast will make it easier for people to avoid traffic by making it easier to ride to popular locations, such as workplaces, activity centres and schools," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"Many of these projects are positioned alongside state controlled roads including providing facilities along David Low Way from Petrie Creek Road to the Maroochy River, Bli Bli and Williams Street to Emu Mountain Road, Coolum Beach.

"This is an important part of the government's long term strategy to reduce our reliance on private vehicles, cut traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions.

"This is a real commitment by the Bligh Government to provide healthy and enjoyable alternatives to the use of private vehicles for transport.

"The projects will contribute to developing a continuous cycle network throughout the Sunshine Coast and link the coast with greater Brisbane.

"As well as providing a healthy alternative for local residents, it also offers yet another option for tourists to get around this wonderful region."

Major Sunshine Coast cycle projects to be delivered in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Regional Council in 2011-12 include:

David Low Way Cycle Link (McDonalds Road to Blanch Court): Construction of 2,280m long, 2.5-3m wide off-road shared path along the eastern side of David Low Way from the existing pathway near Blanch Court to McDonalds Road, then again along the northern side of David Low Way from Clarkes Road to Eudlo Creek Bridge [$1,342,000]

Sippy Downs Drive Cycle Facilities: Construction of 600m long, 4m wide off-road pathway along the southern side of Sippy Downs between the corner of Graduate Lane and Siena Catholic Primary School, as well as 1.5-1.8m wide cycle lanes along both sides of the same section of Sippy Downs Drive [$1,232,000]

Claymore Road Cycle Link: Construction of 240m long, 3m wide off-road pathway long the western side of Claymore Road, starting at Sippy Downs Drive to Bainbridge Circuit [$1,100,000]

McCarthy Road Cycleway – Stage 3: Construction of 750m long, 2.5m wide off-road pathway along the western side of McCarthy Road starting at McCarthy Road east, onto the northern side of Mountain View Road finishing at the existing pathway [$880,000]

Petrie Creek Road – Stage 2: Construction of 3,100m long, 1.5-1.8m wide on-road cycle lanes along both sides of Petrie Creek Road between David Low Way and Celestine Place [825,000]

Cotton Tree Pathway: Construction of 340m long, 3m wide off-road pathway along the northern side of Cotton Tree Parade starting at the corner of King Street through to the eastern side of Alexandra Parade finishing at the corner of Memorial Avenue [$660,000]

Arthur Street Pathway: Construction of 500m long, 3m wide off-road shared pathway along the Energex alignment from the Nicklin Way pathway to the point where the alignment meets the existing Arthur Street pathway [$385,000]

Fishermans Road On-Road Cycle Links: Construction of 1,062m long, 1.5-1.8m wide on-road cycle lanes along Fishermans Road between Bradman Avenue and Commercial Road [264,000]

Coastal Pathway Directional Signage: Design and installation of way-finding signage along the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway from Venning Street at Mooloolaba through to Alexandra Parade at Maroochydore [$66,000]

Further information about the South East Queensland Cycle Network Program is available at: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/Cycling/Cycle-network-program.aspx.

[Fares_Fair]

This is all very good news for the Sunshine Coast.
Full credit to the Minister for these health and environment initiatives.

But perhaps I should suggest a cycle way to Brisbane ...

Regards,
Fares_Fair.

[colinw]

But perhaps I should suggest a cycle way to Brisbane ...

By 2031, and it will be single lane with crossing bays every few km.

[Stillwater]

Hey FF, you should take your chances and ride your bike between the rails on the single track.