On the Bicycles

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Still don't understand why the bikeway part of Annerley Road is on the hospital side of the road and not the Gabba side. Means if you're coming along Stanley Street that you now have to wait twice at the Annerley Rd/Stanley St lights rather than once as they do currently.

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Also noticing that the loop from the SE Busway onto the Captain Cook Bridge looks to be getting narrowed and they've not included the 'keep clear' markings that are currently there. Hopefully doesn't cause a new busjam issue.

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Couriermail Quest --> Brisbane City Council back-pedals on North Brisbane Bikeway and blames State Government

Brisbane City Council has back pedalled on a bikeway plan that would have removed dozens of car parks and infuriated locals but the council says it's all the State Government's fault.

Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner has put the Price Street to Kedron Brook bikeway on hold until the State consults on its section of the North Brisbane Bikeway.

Cycling groups and locals alike believe the real reason for the holding pattern is the backlash against the project but that's where their agreement ends.

The locals want the council to properly consult on the project while cyclists are desperate for politicians to stop the blame game and fix the "Albion Wooloowin death corridor".

The Price Street to Kedron Brook bikeway proposes removing 69 parking spaces and is the Council's part of the North Brisbane Bikeway (NBB), from the Brisbane CBD to Chermside.

Cr Schrinner said the State Government needed to consult on the section of bikeway that the Price Street to Kedron Brook bikeway will feed into — Stage 4.

"Until they firm up their plans, we will be putting our project on hold," he said.

He said he had heard through "back channels" that the State Government was blaming the Council for the delay on releasing more details about its section of the NBB.

"We are not going to be the patsies that pop our head up to consult on a project, get smashed by residents who are against this project; meanwhile the State goes, oh, you know, with our section, we're just waiting for Brisbane City Council to sign off on it," he said.

"The State Government needs to go out and talk to the community about their section of the bikeway and any kind of lame and gutless attempts to blame Council for delays to their project are just rubbish."

He added it appeared to him that the State Government wanted to sell off land along the railway corridor for development instead of using it for the bikeway and saving on-street parks.

Brisbane CBD Bicycle User Group (BUG) co-convener Donald Campbell said the backlash against the project had the Council scared of losing votes.

"They care more about an individual being able to park their private property on a public street than somebody being hit by a car," he said.

"The North Brisbane Bikeway corridor is known as the Albion Wooloowin death corridor. There have been numerous incidents where people have been taken to hospital."

He said residents and businesses would benefit from the bikeway and compared to its $17 million price tag, there would be $80m worth of benefits, like better health and less traffic.

Wooloowin Animal Hospital owner Bob Inglis, who has a business and a home fronting the Council's proposed bikeway route, said the concerns were about parking and poor consultation.

He said it was "a little bit strange" the Council was calling out the State Government for its consultation process when its own had been so poor.

"The normal expectation in the northern suburbs is these things are announced and implemented and that's it. Nobody cares about you, they'll just do it," he said.

Mr Inglis said he and other business owners had scheduled meetings with the Council and finally had the opportunity to put forward their "two bob's worth".

He said they wanted alternate routes considered that would not affect parking, as well solutions to flooding problems that filled their shop floors with raw sewerage.

Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Minister Mark Bailey told City Hall to stop the excuses and build the project, and added it needed council endorsement to progress its own section.

"Councillor Schrinner's excuses for holding up the Northern Bikeway need to stop and City Hall needs to get on with it," he said.

Mr Bailey said the State Government completed community consultation for stages 2, 3A, 3B and 3C in 2015, and forwarded that consultation to the Council in the same year.

He said after further consultation with the Council, Transport and Main Roads finished detailed design for stages 2 and 3 and submitted it to Council for endorsement in January.

"Once approved by council, the finalised design will be released to the public," he said.

He said stages 2, 3B and 3C had only 300m of on-road bikeway with 1.2km off-road to minimise on-street parking losses.

Mr Bailey said safety concerns and site restrictions prevented the NBB from being built on the rail corridor.

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Couriermail --> Drivers found to be mostly at fault in cyclist crashes at give way signs

CYCLISTS won't be surprised by the latest crash study — drivers were found to be at fault in the majority of accidents with them.

Research on 13 years of Queensland police crash records found cyclists are more seriously hurt in collisions with cars at intersections with "stop" or "give way" signs than at intersections with traffic signals or without any signage.

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study found the driver was considered at fault by police in 63 per cent of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes.

Professor Narelle Haworth, director of QUT's Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRS-Q), said many studies had identified factors that contributed to the crashes, but until now little was known about how severe injuries were at different traffic stops at intersections.

Prof Haworth supervised the project carried out by Rabbani Rash-ha Wahi who analysed 5388 police-reported bicycle-motor vehicle crashes at intersections in Queensland from 2002 to 2014.

The findings, published in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, found almost 40 per cent happened at junctions with stop or give way signs.

Mr Wahi said one reason for this was drivers or cyclists had their view obstructed when approaching a give way condition or when leaving from a stopped position.

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Brisbanetimes --> Goodwill Bridge to be resurfaced for the third time in less than a year

The Goodwill Bridge will be resurfaced for the third time in a year as cyclists continue to slip along its pathway.

The announcement comes after electronic signs that said 'dismount when wet' were installed along the bridge this week.

Cycle advocacy group Space 4 Cycling Bne representative Belinda Ward said putting signs up along the bridge was a "very expensive non-solution" to a slippage problem that has been ongoing since the bridge's first upgrade, between August and September.

"The idea that you just put signs up and that somehow fixes the problem seems ridiculous to us," she said.

The bridge, built in 2001, connects the QUT Gardens Point campus with South Bank and the South East Bikeway.

Cyclists called for an urgent review into the initial $275,000 path upgrade on the Goodwill Bridge in October after the new blue path proved slippery when wet.

Weeks later, urgent rapid-wear works were completed over two days and within the original project budget.

Public Works Minister Mick De Brenni said the rapid-wear works, undertaken after consultation with Bicycle Queensland, had increased the surface grip.

"Again, after rapid-wear works independent testing indicated the surface met the required standard, and Bicycle Queensland confirmed the slip resistance was somewhat improved," he said.

"But if cyclists continue to slide off the surface in wet weather, then whatever the standard is, it isn't up to community expectations."

Ms Ward said the bridge continues to be a hazard to cyclists, with many cyclists simply avoiding the dedicated bicycle and pedestrian bridge when it rains.

"If it is raining heavily and I need to go home from work I start thinking, 'Well, I can't go that way because it is dangerous'," she said.

"Other people are taking long detours to avoid that bridge when it is wet because it becomes non-functional.

"The reality is that it is slippery, people are slipping and hurting themselves, people are now really nervous about using the most important active transport link across the river and it is about time they fixed it up."

The Department of Public Works received 18 complaints about the bridge and five claims for compensation in the 12 months prior to March.

The department told Fairfax Media it had paid out just over $7000 since the bridge was first painted in 2012.

On Friday, Mr de Brenni said the Australian Road Research Board had been engaged to provide expert advice on what could be done to increase slip resistance after "continued concerns" from the public indicated the surface wasn't meeting community expectations.

The ARRB had previously confirmed the bridge met required standards "on paper" following the initial resurfacing in August last year.

"(The ARRB have) now provided me with their report which recommends resurfacing the bridge to improve slip resistance even further," Mr de Brenni said.

The ARRB was expected to provide specifications for the works, using road technical specifications as a basis.

"There are a couple of products out there that the Department of Transport and Main Roads use on cycleways, and we'll be investigating both options under the guidance of an expert project manager who knows the specifications required," Mr de Brenni said.

It is not yet known when the rectification works will commence, but Mr de Brenni was planning on having the new surface painted maroon.

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Couriermail --> Bikeway means cyclists will beat commuters

IT will be much faster to cycle from Holland Park West into the CBD than to drive a car or catch the bus once the Veloway 1 is finished, a Bicycle Queensland (BQ) test has revealed.

Transport minister Mark Bailey this week announced a tender had been awarded for the last stage of the huge project, Stage E.

It will provide an elevated bike freeway from Birdwood Rd, Holland Park, to Gaza Rd, Tarragindi and complete the 17km, $45 million dedicated cycleway, between Eight Mile Plains and the CBD.

Stage E would be the largest package of V1 works and included construction of almost 1km of the cycleway on an elevated structure.

"Rider safety will be improved with physical separation from motorists along dedicated bike bridges over Marshall Rd, Sterculia Ave and Bapaume Rd at the Gaza Rd off-ramp," he said.

"This will improve bike riding connections to other cycle networks, hospitals, shops, schools and public transport.''

McIlwain Civil Engineering starts work this month and will complete it by mid-2020.

BQ chief executive Anne Savage said Stage E would provide a fast, flat, flyover.

"Impressively, bike riders on the V1 are likely to arrive in the CBD more quickly than car drivers, avoiding congestion and traffic chaos,'' she said.

"They'll also get home faster after work.

"800,000 Queenslanders currently ride every week, and 14 per cent of Australians have now replaced car travel with walking or cycling.

"The V1 is a game changer for southside traffic – enabling people to ride safely and seamlessly to get ahead of the traffic to beat gridlock."

A Bicycle Queensland comparison of journey times from the start of the V1 at Holland Park West to QUT Gardens Point found a bike to be the quickest form of transport, at about 17 minutes compared to 24 minutes in a car and 28 minutes on a bus.

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http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2018/8/9/north-brisbane-bikeway-gets-into-gear

Media Release
Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Mark Bailey

North Brisbane Bikeway gets into gear

The North Brisbane Bikeway is racing forward as the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council work together to deliver stages two and three.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the dedicated bikeway was critical for the greater Brisbane and would connect the CBD through to Chermside.

"Separated bike facilities reduce the need for the interaction between motorists and bike riders on roads and with pedestrians on footpaths, improving the safety, comfort, amenity and travel times for everyone," Mr Bailey said.

"We are working in tandem with Brisbane City Council to create this bicycle network which is a win-win for bike riders and the local community.

"An agreement has now been reached which will allow works to be completed on stages two and three.

"Tenders for these stages will be released later this year with community consultation to take place in coming months."

Mr Bailey said it was all part of the Queensland Government's plan to get more Queenslanders on their bikes.

"This will allow Queenslanders to enjoy the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle and experience the simple pleasure of getting around on a bike," he said.

Mr Bailey said stage one of the North Brisbane Bikeway was completed in 2016 and connected Herston to Windsor.

"Stages two and three will connect Somerset Street in Windsor to Rigby Street in Wooloowin," he said.

"Features of these stages include priority pedestrian and bike rider crossings at a number of intersections.

"These will operate similarly to pedestrian zebra crossings, giving pedestrians and bike riders priority over vehicles when crossing the street.

"Design works have also started on stage four which will connect Rigby Street to Price Street.

"Consultation will also happen with the community for stage four to gain important feedback."

Further stages of the North Brisbane Bikeway from Wooloowin to Chermside will be delivered by Brisbane City Council.

The Queensland Government will partly fund the section of the bikeway from Price Street to Kedron Brook.

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saw QR poster advertising new secure bicycle storage facilities Kallangur - Kippa-Ring between Feb & April 2019

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With @brisbanecityqld Metro project receiving 30% federal funding the CBD BUG has contacted Trevor Evans MP seeking his support for the Victoria Bridge protected bikelanes to be extended down North Quay and Adelaide St. https://t.co/IFuEzUiyX5

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With @brisbanecityqld Metro project receiving 30% federal funding the CBD BUG has contacted Trevor Evans MP seeking his support for the Victoria Bridge protected bikelanes to be extended down North Quay and Adelaide St. https://t.co/IFuEzUiyX5

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^^I definitely agree with this as being a cyclist myself, it will speed up cycle trips and make them safer within the CBD precinct.

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That is an issue there are no provisions in the current NGR to safely place your bike with in the train. The fold up seats have been replaced by fixed seats around disability areas where bikes can be easily placed. Hopefully this will be addressed. It's ashame that NGRS are not compliant for the communities needs in relation to active transport.

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Bike path resurfacing and traffic changes flagged for Howard Smith Wharfs

Brisbanetimes--------------------------------------------> https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/state-of-howard-smith-wharves-path-not-acceptable-quirk-says-20190305-p511zi.html

State of Howard Smith Wharves path 'not acceptable', Quirk says

LUCY STONE MARCH 05, 2019

A shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway through the Howard Smith Wharves that cyclists say is a dangerous hazard will see "action" taken in coming weeks, Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk says.
Since the major entertainment precinct opened late last year, cyclists and pedestrians have raised concerns about the safety of the pebble path running behind the Wharves to connect the city with New Farm riverwalk.

The shared pathway behind the Wharves is hazardous to cyclists and pedestrians, Space for Cycling Brisbane says.Credit:Tony Moore
Space for Cycling Brisbane spokesman Andrew O'Brien said last week the path could be "chaotic" particularly in afternoons with pedestrians and cyclists travelling through blind spots and "criss-crossing" the path.
Mr O'Brien said the pathway's loose surface had already been repaired once but continued to be a safety hazard for users.
"This material is entirely inappropriate as anyone can fall and suffer an injury, and as far as we know is without precedent on such a shared path anywhere in Australia," Mr O'Brien said.
"If cyclists and scooter riders are having such a hard time just trying to stay upright, then we are unsure how the laying of gravel is suitable to the needs of an individual with mobility issues or someone pushing a pram."
A petition submitted to the council, open until March 31, requesting the council repair the pathway, has more than 260 signatures.
The petition cites issues including the shared path not being a "best practice" separate pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, the loose surface "prone to potholes" and "acute bends" encouraging users to cut corners.
At Tuesday's council meeting independent councillor Nicole Johnston (Tennyson) asked Cr Quirk what was being done about the path.
"Cyclists and pedestrians have reported to council that the public pathway through the parkland at Howard Smith Wharves, a key connector between the city and New Farm, is regularly being blocked by food trucks, vehicles and tradies utes and is in a state of significant disrepair," Cr Johnston said.
Cr Quirk said the council was aware of the issues.
"We are very conscious of the pathway along Howard Smith Wharves and we have in fact had meetings very recently in relation to that," he said.
"You will see some action in respect of that in the very near future, we're conscious that some pebbles are coming loose and it's not acceptable.
"That's been made very clear to the operators that it does need to be fixed."
Cr Quirk said with the Art Series hotel at the site opening in a few weeks, another issue the council was aware of was the speed of cyclists going through the area.
The council is already planning a traffic study for the area around Boundary Street at the top of the Howard Smith Wharves following the opening of the hotel.

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http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/6/19/palaszczuk-budget-gears-up-for-active-transport

Media Statements

Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Mark Bailey

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Palaszczuk Budget gears up for active transport

Dedicated bikeways and shared paths will be built across Queensland as part of the Palaszczuk Government's record $23 billion, four-year roads program.

Making the announcement with Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga at the site of the Tanby Road bike lane upgrade in Yeppoon, Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said with more than 800,000 Queenslanders now getting on their bike each week, the Palaszczuk Government would dedicate $219 million over the next four years to build veloways, shared paths and bike trails throughout the state.

"The Palaszczuk Government is committed to supporting healthy lifestyles and creating jobs. This multi-million dollar program will complement major road projects like the $121 million Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade and $400 million Ipswich Motorway upgrade, which include dedicated bicycle infrastructure and are helping support more than 21,500 jobs," Mr Bailey said.

"More than $41 million has been secured to begin construction this year on projects including the Tanby Road bike lane upgrade, Paradise Road Cycleway in Logan, and the Dean Street shared path in Townsville.

"This is a win for all Queenslanders with every dollar invested in bike-riding infrastructure, reaping almost five dollars for the economy in return. Through our $219 million allocation over four years, Queenslanders and businesses will benefit from close to $1 billion in economic activity.

"The Palaszczuk Government's bike riding investment adds to work already underway on stages two and three of the North Brisbane Bikeway, the Brisbane Veloway, David Low Way Cycle Facility and O'Keefe Street overpass."

Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga said the Palaszczuk Government would invest $2.9 million in its 2019/20 budget to build new bike lanes along Tanby Road at Yeppoon.

"The new Tanby Road bike path, will provide see more than 5.5km of bike lanes built from Taranganba Road to the Yeppoon Road roundabout," Ms Lauga said.

"We want to encourage more locals to ride their bike, and bring in cycling tourism, which means money for local businesses, restaurants and cafes."

Mr Bailey said across Queensland, local councils would also receive a boost in bicycle infrastructure funding thanks to $15.5 million in crucial grant funding for 58 new projects to be built over the next year.

"A further $11.7 million will also be allocated over the next two years to build off-road trails for bike riders, hikers and horse riders.

"The Palaszczuk Government has created a pipeline of major bike projects that alongside other road and transport projects is employing thousands of Queenslanders and building the infrastructure our state needs now and into the future.

"From Veloway 1 and the North Brisbane Bikeway to Bruce Highway upgrades from the Brisbane to Cairns, people are turning up to work on-site because the Palaszczuk Government backed these projects.

"This year's QTRIP outlines the future projects we believe need to be prioritised for Queenslanders."

Bicycle Queensland CEO Anne Savage welcomed the funding.

"With five dollars gained for every dollar spent on bikeways, these projects are set to deliver great value for money, strong public benefit, improved traffic flow, and better public health," Ms Savage said.

"Separated cycleways like the world-leading Veloway 1 are key to activating healthy travel across our great state.

"Bikeways offer excellent potential for powering our economy forward into a bold new travel future.

"Bikeways are essential to our economic prosperity and will position Queensland to achieve the vision of a healthy, safe, and sustainable transport economy, reducing congestion and promoting healthy urban development.

"We commend the State Government for its investment in community cycling and look forward to growing the number of Queenslanders cycling from 800,000 weekly to over one million."

ENDS

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Howard Smith Wharves shared pathway still needs upgrade, cyclists say https://t.co/4MlkZQy0Bk via @brisbanetimes #qldpol #bnepol

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Inner-city Brisbane bikeway opened years after cyclist's death https://t.co/TwqxrOI58K via @brisbanetimes #qldpol #bnepol

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Its a great start, but its an absolute joke how long it takes to get past annerley road using the 2 pedestrian/cycle crossings.  They stuffed up the easiest part of the project, prioritising active transport over cars.

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Its a great start, but its an absolute joke how long it takes to get past annerley road using the 2 pedestrian/cycle crossings.  They stuffed up the easiest part of the project, prioritising active transport over cars.

I tried this out 10days ago after the soft opening. The crisscross at Stanley then Annerley street takes a long time. For some reason right and left hand turns have been prioritised from each direction for general traffic while pedestrians and cyclists need to wait. The on ramp to the freeway a bit further which was recommended to be closed,  is a another sticking point. Another waiting intersection choke point. Cars queue across the Bikeway when exiting the Gabba Central onto Stanley Street pushing cyclists back onto on coming traffic coming up from the East. The car queuing right over the bike path was on his mobile phone and was oblivious to where he was queuing and the surrounding traffic he was amongst. It was very dangerous spot. I would of been safer on the footpath or cycling with general traffic at that point.

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The official word on the "Goodwill Extension" part of the Bicentennial Bikeway (between the Goodwill Bridge and 1 William St) is that it will be open by the end of October. We're very much looking forward to that!
What we can see looks fabulous. Queen's Wharf Brisbane Credit - Space4Cycling Brisbane

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YourSay.brisbane.qld.gov.au----> Dornoch Terrace safety improvements and Bikeway project

Dornoch Terrace safety improvements project

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Brisbane City Council is pleased to release a concept design for the Dornoch Terrace safety improvements project between Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill and Hardgrave Road, West End.

This project is part of Council's plan to get residents home quicker and safer by enhancing active transport options and increasing safety across Brisbane's local road network.

Dornoch Terrace is a busy district road and is an important cycling route. Over the past five years, Dornoch Terrace has been identified as an area with a high rate of crashes, with 33 recorded accidents, 27 of which involved cyclists.

The project aims to create a safer environment for all road users by:

providing safe and continuous cycle facilities

reducing the speed of cyclists and vehicles

addressing safety concerns caused by vehicles turning

providing a signalised intersection at Hampstead Road and Dornoch Terrace

improving pedestrian crossing points.

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YourSay.brisbane.qld.gov.au----> Dornoch Terrace safety improvements and Bikeway project

Dornoch Terrace safety improvements project

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Brisbane City Council is pleased to release a concept design for the Dornoch Terrace safety improvements project between Gladstone Road, Highgate Hill and Hardgrave Road, West End.

This project is part of Council's plan to get residents home quicker and safer by enhancing active transport options and increasing safety across Brisbane's local road network.

Dornoch Terrace is a busy district road and is an important cycling route. Over the past five years, Dornoch Terrace has been identified as an area with a high rate of crashes, with 33 recorded accidents, 27 of which involved cyclists.

The project aims to create a safer environment for all road users by:

providing safe and continuous cycle facilities

reducing the speed of cyclists and vehicles

addressing safety concerns caused by vehicles turning

providing a signalised intersection at Hampstead Road and Dornoch Terrace

improving pedestrian crossing points.

A major makeover is proposed for a Brisbane cycling blackspot. In West End along Dornoch Terrace there have been 27 injuries in the past 5 years. #7NEWS https://t.co/vKJ9CYAt9N

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