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Sylvan Road bikeway and local network improvements - Toowong

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Council is planning for a separated active transport connection between the Western Freeway and Bicentennial bikeways.

We're investigating options to make Sylvan Road in Toowong safer and easier to travel. This includes providing separated active transport connections and improved intersections.

This project follows a 2017 safety improvement that involved introducing peak hour bike lanes along Sylvan Road. Feedback from the previous Move Safe Brisbane consultation also showed strong desire for safer ways to travel in this area.

We’re currently in the planning phase and undertaking investigations to inform the project design.

The design phase for this project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Governments Grant. The Australian Government and Council have announced plans to contribute funding towards construction. The funding agreement is still being finalised.

We will keep the community updated and share more information as the project progresses.

Status
Planned
Category
Bikeway
Location
Toowong
Ward
  • Walter Taylor Ward
  • Paddington Ward
Benefits
  • Improve safety for all road users by separating walking, riding and driving spaces.
  • Deliver a continuous active transport connection between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway.
  • Improve access to local shops, community spaces and public transport.
  • Encourage more people to walk, ride and scoot by making active travel easier and more attractive.

We sought community feedback to better understand local travel patterns. Feedback also identified where the community saw opportunities for improvements.

Your feedback will be considered alongside technical data and design guidelines to help improve infrastructure and make it easier and safer to move through this area. 

Sylvan Road is both a residential street and a major road. It serves as a key cycling route connecting the Western Freeway Bikeway with the Bicentennial Bikeway. It is also part of the Queensland Government’s Principal Cycle Network. The popular route hosts over 1130 bike and e-mobility trips each weekday. This provides opportunity to improve safety for all road users. 

The current road corridor is a mix of peak hour bike lanes and bike lanes between parked cars and vehicle traffic. 

Council is committed to delivering a separated active transport connection along Sylvan Road. To do this, we’ll look at how the new path can be safely added to the existing road network. This includes reviewing:

  • on-street parking
  • local traffic movements
  • access to homes and businesses.

To support this connection, we’re also reviewing nearby intersections at:

  • Sylvan Road, Croydon Street and Jephson Street
  • Milton Road, Croydon Street and Morley Street
  • Milton Road and Sylvan Road.

These intersections are key for traffic flow and safety in the precinct. We’re investigating how to make them work better for all road users by reviewing turning arrangements and overall layout.

As the project progresses, we will keep you updated with more information about the design. Updates will also share what we heard from the community. We welcome further feedback and questions via the project team contact details below.

Future construction timing is dependent on design development and finalisation of the funding agreement. 

For more information, you can:

  • phone the project team on 07 3178 5413 (during business hours)
  • phone Council on 07 3403 8888 (24 hours)
  • email Council
  • write to:
    Sylvan Road bikeway and local network improvements project
    Project Management Branch
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane QLD 4001.