Feasibility study begins for improved Bicentennial Bikeway

The Palaszczuk Government will begin a feasibility study to determine the best way to improve the Bicentennial Bikeway near the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey welcomed the study, and said it would also consider broader bike network improvements in Brisbane’s bike riding heart.

He said these investigations would consider whether an elevated section of the bikeway could be included in the upgrade.

“The Bicentennial Bikeway is set to change due to the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development,” Mr Bailey said

“I previously announced we would look at long-term options for the Bicentennial Bikeway’s future, which passes through the development, to ensure connectivity and reduce the potential for conflict between bike riders and pedestrians.

“A tender has today been released to assess opportunities for high-capacity infrastructure options which allow bike riders to avoid the shared zone, to benefit others in and around the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct.”

Mr Bailey said the study was part of the Palaszczuk Government’s ongoing commitment to provide safe bike riding infrastructure.

“The Bicentennial Bikeway is one of the busiest bikeways in Australia and carries a lot of pedestrian traffic,” he said.

“It is important this critical transport connection continues to operate as a high- capacity, high-efficiency corridor to manage inner-city congestion. 

“It’s likely we will need to separate higher-speed bicycle and pedestrian through traffic from people wishing to enjoy the Queen’s Wharf waterfront or access the ferries at some stage.

“If that means implementing an alternative solution in future, then we need to seriously consider options now.

“This study will determine the technical feasibility of these options.

“Bike riding and other stakeholder groups will be fully consulted during the feasibility study and about any bikeway improvements to follow.”

The study will start in July and an initial feasibility report is expected in late October this year.

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