Cycling in Queensland
Riding a bike is a fun, economical, environmentally-friendly and healthy way to get around. This site provides information for anyone who is thinking about bike riding, buying a bike, teaching a child how to ride or getting better cycling facilities in their local area.
Queensland values cycling for the important contribution it makes to the development of a sustainable and effective transport system. Cycling is not just a transport issue — it has significant benefits for health, the environment and tourism, as well as helping to connect communities. The bike user guide contains extensive bicycle-related information.
Check this page for updates on cycling news and events. We welcome your feedback at mailto:cycles@transport.qld.gov.au.
Riding in residential areas early in the morning
When riding your bike early in the morning in residential areas please try to do so quietly (especially when riding in groups) as many people are sleeping at this time.
Cycling projects
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will provide for cyclists in road upgrades projects on priority cycle routes. For more information on current and future cycling projects that will incorporate cycling facilities, see the department's cycling projects website.
RBWH Cycle Centre — opening November 2009
Brisbane cyclists are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art end-of-trip facility opening in November 2009.
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) Cycle Centre is being constructed underneath the RBWH Busway Station in Herston as part of the Northern Busway development.
The A$8 million RBWH Cycle Centre was funded under the Department of Transport and Main Roads South East Queensland Cycle Network Program. The A$556 million program provides funding for a range of cycling infrastructure on key priority routes and destinations.
The cycle centre will be open to the public and feature 750 bike parking spaces, male and female shower facilities, lockers, ironing facilities, clothes drying rooms, hair dryers, and a towel service for added convenience.
The RBWH Cycle Centre is located under the RBWH Busway Station next to Bowen Bridge Road at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital precinct.
For further information visit www.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh_cycle_centre/.
Cairns CBD to Aeroglen Cycleway — project due for completion December 2010
A new A$6.1 million cycleway will be constructed from Aeroglen to the Cairns Central Business District providing a 3-4m wide, safe cycle route with protection from traffic to encourage people of all ages to cycle.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will contribute A$4.575 million towards the project which will benefit recreational cyclists and pedestrians along the esplanade corridor as well as commuters working in the adjacent shopping precinct.
The project will be built in conjunction with Cairns Regional Council and will be completed by December 2010.
For further information and a map visit www.cairns.qld.gov.au/content/communityEngagement/Cairns_Cycleway.htm.
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Last updated 03 November 2009
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