Plans for pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Brisbane's west
Plans have been unveiled for a pedestrian and cyclist bridge to stretch over the river in Brisbane’s west.
Brisbane City Council revealed the plans for stage one of the Indooroopilly bikeway on Tuesday, including the "critical link" between the Western Freeway Bikeway, the University of Queensland and Brisbane River Loop.
Design plans for stage one of the Indooroopilly bikeway.
Photo: Brisbane City CouncilThe council’s public and active transport chairman Adrian Schrinner said the bikeway would include a cycling and pedestrian bridge over the Brisbane River.
“The Indooroopilly bikeway project will stretch from the existing Western Freeway Bikeway at Witton Road onto a new cycling and pedestrian bridge over the river, through Witton Barracks and along Lambert Road to connect with the UQ Bikeway,” Cr Schrinner said.
“Thousands of cyclists use the Western Freeway Bikeway, Brisbane River Loop and UQ Bikeway every day and this new bikeway will form an important connection for residents getting active in our outdoor city.”
Cr Schrinner said stage one of the bikeway project would boost safety for the 700 people who rode or walked along Radnor Street every day.
“Radnor Street is notoriously intimidating for active travellers and this new bikeway will be a welcome addition to help local residents get to work or school more quickly and safely,” he said.
Construction of the Indooroopilly bikeway is expected to commence in the 2018-19 financial year.
Photo: Brisbane City CouncilBicycle Queensland chief executive Anne Savage said the bridge would improve the future of travel for residents in Indooroopilly and surrounding suburbs.
"It will help address existing demand on the Walter Taylor Bridge by encouraging more people to cycle instead of drive," she said.
"The new shared bridge will rapidly mark its place on Brisbane’s iconic River Loop, enabling thousands of locals and visitors to enjoy all that Brisbane has to offer – on bikes."
The council would open an online survey and host information sessions so residents could provide feedback on the design.
Construction was expected to start next financial year.
Ruth McCosker is an urban affairs reporter at the Brisbane Times, with a special interest in Brisbane City Council
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