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, […]
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 […]
Queensland Walks provides ideas to the 100 Day Review
Queensland Walks knows that walkability will be key to a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read Queensland Walks’ recommendations.
Glen Power’s call for a greener Queensland
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), QLD Chapter President, Urbis Director of Design, and Landscape Architect Glen Power has called for professionals in the design industry to take proactive steps in contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for the state. AILA is a contributor to the Queensland Walking Alliance which is facilitated by Queensland […]
11 Rockhampton schools to receive safety upgrades
We’re thrilled to see that 11 schools across the Rockhampton Region will benefit from $2.7 million in funding from the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ (TMR) School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP). The funds will deliver vital safety improvements, including intersection modifications, new footpaths, and enhanced pedestrian facilities. The STIP program has already made a […]
New Kangaroo Point Bridge
Greg Vann, President Queensland Walks Shared via LinkedIn Green bridge no. 7 (or is it 8, think I’ve lost count!). Got along today (dodging the heavy rain showers) to check out Brisbane’s newest and biggest green bridge connecting Kangaroo Point to downtown. It is impressive. For a start, it’s huge as it crosses the Brisbane […]
Have your say on a new Walking Network Plan for Burleigh
The City of Gold Coast wants your input into drafting a Walking Network Plan (WNP) for Burleigh’s hidden green spaces and natural areas. The call is for safer, more accessible and sustainable trails, and we’re all for that. Here’s how to get involved… Complete the online survey at gchaveyoursay.com.au/burleigh-wnp before 11 February 2025 for a […]
Queensland Walks Submission on Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy
Summary Queensland Walks appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy (BITS) released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC). We commend the multi-modal approach to transport planning, supporting public and active transport, and linking transport to appropriate land use. This submission focuses on improving conditions for […]
Sunshine Coast Active Travel corridors
Sunshine Coast Council is planning to deliver two safe and inclusive active transport corridors for people walking, riding and using personal mobility devices. These corridors are between Mooloolaba and the University of the Sunshine Coast, and from Caloundra to Currimundi. When complete, the Mooloolaba to University (M2U) corridor will offer a 10-kilometre route connecting six […]