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 cycles@transport.qld.gov.au.
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 — Officially opened 10 November 2009
Cyclists and pedestrians in Brisbane's North now have a new, environmentally friendly Cycle Centre with 750 bicycle parking spaces at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) precinct in Herston.
The RBWH Cycle Centre provides facilities for cyclists and pedestrians to encourage healthy travel alternatives and get more commuters to leave their cars at home.
The new cycle centre has:
- 750 bicycle parking spaces (expandable to 900 spaces)
- 40 showers (20 male and 20 female)
- Over 900 lockers
- a towel service
- Closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other security measures.
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.
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.
Last updated 17 November 2009
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