Brisbane City Council will soon close public feedback into how to make Annerley Road safer and easier to navigate for all users, with a focus on boosting active travel options such as walking and cycling.
The study area stretches between Peter Doherty Street in Dutton Park and Ipswich Road in Annerley, a busy corridor that connects residents, commuters, and visitors to key destinations including the PA Hospital, South Bank, and the CBD.
Council says the project is about understanding community needs and experiences before developing potential design options. The aim is to improve infrastructure so that moving through the area becomes safer, more accessible, and more efficient.
This early-stage work is part of a grant-funded process supported by the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants program, awarded by the former Labor Government. Any future stages of design or construction will depend on further funding allocations, with Brisbane’s current LNP Council lacking capacity to go it alone.
Benefits of the Project
If progressed, the Annerley Road Active Travel project could deliver:
- 🚶 Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
- 🚲 More efficient, sustainable, and healthy transport options
- 🔗 Greater accessibility and connectivity across the corridor
Community Input
Council has emphasised that community feedback will play a key role in shaping the options under consideration. By gathering local insights, planners hope to ensure that future designs reflect the needs of those who live, work, and travel through Annerley and Dutton Park.
Local commuter group Active Travel for Annerley have been campaigning for improvements to Annerley Road that boost active travel options over the past few years:
- 2022 – An open letter was signed by local representatives, school P&C associations, and community organisations, calling for protected bike lanes, safer crossings, and lower traffic speeds.
- 2023 – A community petition gathered 1,109 signatures in support of the same safety measures.
- June 2024 – The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) approved 50-50 funding with Brisbane City Council for an Active Travel Planning Study.
- September 2025 – Brisbane City Council began public consultation as part of the study process.
As part of their campaigning efforts, they have organised 15 family rides or “bike buses” along Annerley Road.
Space4cyclingbne, an umbrella group for the various cycling advocacy groups across Brisbane, supported the call:
“Annerley Road needs separated space for people walking, riding, and driving. Slower speeds and better crossings would make it safer and more comfortable for everyone, and enable more people to choose to walk, ride, or use public transport.”
Consultation closes this Sunday, September 28 at 11:59PM. Have your say here.
