Footpaths. Stranded assets in the suburbs
This article was reprinted with permission from the author, Prue Oswin. Many footpaths are stranded assets. They are cut off from nearby infrastructure by roads people cannot get across. The result is a network that is operating below potential AND is failing to provide for latent demand. This issue is prevalent in many regional towns, […]
Safe Cities Safe Streets project Sandra McLean
A collaboration between Zonta Club of Brisbane, Queensland Walks and University of Queensland Words by Sandra McLean Zonta Club of Brisbane (ZCB) is part of Zonta International (ZI) which is has a key objective to build a better world for women and girls. We are a human rights organization and as part of this a […]
Nighttime walks initiative strives to make streets safer
Brisbane initiative strives to make streets safer for women and girls By Amity Lang Brisbane, May 23, 2025 A Brisbane initiative is pushing for safer public spaces for women and girls, with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games providing a timely opportunity for change. According to a recent DemosAu poll, 84 per cent of Queensland […]
Announcing the 2025 Queensland Walks Month theme: ‘Walk My Queensland’
Walk My Queensland What Does ‘Walk My Queensland’ mean? Walk My Queensland is the theme for Queensland Walks Month 2025 — a celebration of walking, rolling, running, and strolling in every part of our great state. It’s a call to action for all Queenslanders to get outside and explore our local streets, parks, footpaths, trails […]
Walkshop Case Study: walking together in a regional neighbourhood
Walking to understand Date: 8 May 2025 Location: Selected local streets in the Kingaroy–Booie area On a warm May morning, seven people, a mix of local residents, elected representatives and council staff of the South Burnett Regional Council set out on foot through a neighbourhood in the Kingaroy–Booie area. Their mission? To walk the streets, […]
Walkshop Case Study: walking at night in the city – Suncorp Stadium precinct
Safe Cities | Safe Streets for Women and Girls Date: 21 May 2025 Location: Suncorp Stadium and surrounds, Brisbane Focus: Safety, walkability, and visibility for women and girls at night Walking with women, listening to their voices A group of women, community members, and researchers gathered in May, at dusk to walk together around the Suncorp Stadium precinct […]
Elements of a walkable Queensland
What makes a walkable place? By Belinda Mackay, Queensland Walks Board member. We reckon a walkable place is a liveable place. But how do you make a place walkable, you might ask? To help out with this, we’ve identified 9 key elements that work together to create safe and inclusive environments for walking that anyone […]
National Road Safety Week 2025: Celebrating a Walkshop in Kingaroy
As we mark National Road Safety Week, Queensland Walks is highlighting the importance of safer streets for everyone—especially those who walk. Last week, we hosted a Walkshop in Kingaroy, bringing together local residents, elected representatives, and council staff to walk and assess a block of three local streets and a connecting main road. Walkshops offer […]
National Road Safety Week May 11 – 18 2025
It’s National Road Safety Week 2025 and the theme this year is ‘Drive so others survive’. It’s a powerful message and one that at Queensland Walks we consistently walk, talk and advocate for safe roads every day and at all times of the day. Sadly in 2023, 158 Australians lost their lives whilst walking, and […]
School Active Transport Infrastructure Program pilot for Queensland schools
We are thrilled to hear about a new program announcement from the Queensland Government. In February the Queensland Government announced the launch of the School Active Transport Infrastructure Pilot (SATIP). This announcement is welcomed, and we’re keen to see many Queensland schools benefit from safety upgrades to their schools. At Queensland Walks, we know that […]