The job isn't done yet. The money is there so BCC can get cracking. But there is the design and consultation phase to come - some people always need convincing of the benefits, and it's really important that the local community gets behind this project.

Let's get rolling!

This announcement is the culmination of a long campaign of advocacy, not just by us, but @cbdbug.bsky.social, @space4cyclingbne.bsky.social and countless local residents who ride or want to ride and haven't felt safe. Showing is better than telling, and guided bike rides are very effective!

In 2024, the Queensland State Government and @markbaileymp.bsky.social announced an $800k grant to BCC to design a bikeway along Sylvan Road. This $5m from the @albomp.bsky.social government ensures Council has the funding confidence to get cracking.

Despite being a busy and popular bike route, Sylvan Road rated extremely highly as one of the most dangerous places to ride in Brisbane in the 2023 Bikespot survey. Most regular riders here have a story of a near miss or crash over the years caused by the lack of separation and clarity at junctions.

Sylvan Road has been our highest priority infrastructure project and missing link since we formed in 2015. It links the Western Freeway Bikeway and Bicentennial Bikeway, but currently has nothing but painted bike lanes alongside car parking. Yet bikes often outnumber cars.

The Brisbane Amateur Cycling Club held their first race meeting in July 1884 at the Toowong Sportsground, now the site of the Brisbane Boys' College.

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