As the fastest growing region in Australia, Council is committed to investing effective and innovative measures to reduce pressure on our city’s road network and better manage transport and traffic in and around Brisbane. In 1998, Council developed Brisbane’s Integrated Transport Strategy. This strategy comprehensively addresses the critical issues for the city’s future and provides real solutions.
“The strategy aims to put public transport first, ease traffic congestion and protect the environment, addressing a range of transport modes,” said Transport and Major Projects Chair, Councillor Maureen Hayes.
The 4.5 kilometre Inner City Bypass project will divert 25 percent of traffic from Brisbane’s CBD. This major project is being constructed over three years and will significantly reduce congestion and improve traffic flow by cutting our 22 sets of lights for inbound and 17 sets for outbound commuters.
The Coronation Drive Bus Lane Project will provide an additional inbound dedicated bus lane to improve the reliability of the numerous bus services that use this main arterial route each day. A tidal flow system will also be used to provide an additional lane either inbound or outbound during peak times.
Also under construction is the Waterworks Road Transit Lane Project, upgrading the existing roadway from two lanes to four lanes to include a transit lane during peak periods.
Taking shape along the river’s edge is RiverWalk – a 34 kilometre trail winding its way along the inner reaches of the Brisbane River providing a source of recreation as well as an alternative way for thousands to access the city and inner suburbs for work, shopping education and entertainment.
Council has built and also worked with developers to construct numerous riverside parks and pathways, with the focus now on filling in the missing links. This means upgrading existing near-river pathways, streets and parks as well riverside and over water walkways to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists.
