International Women’s Day Night Walk 7 March
Join us for an International Women’s Day Safe Cities | Safe Streets Nighttime Walk on Friday 7th March. The theme for IWD 2025 is March Forward and to keep in step we are doing a Safe Cities Safe Streets walk around Suncorp Stadium at night. What you need to know: Location: Sports House, 150 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Queensland Road Safety Week
Queensland Road Safety Week: 26-30 August 2024 Safe walkways and crossings, attentive driving. As we join the community in recognising Road Safety Week, Queensland Walks is keen to shine a light on the importance of creating safe, accessible, and enjoyable walking environments for everyone. Queensland Walks encourages the promotion and enforcement of safe driving practices. […]
Anna Campbell talks to Steve Austin ABC Radio
We spoke to Steve Austin, ABC Brisbane Radio, about making our streets safer for walking Friday 19 April 2024, Queens Street Mall, Brisbane You can listen to the interview here [from 22 minutes] Queensland Walks is alarmed about the number of people in Queensland who have been killed while they walk. In less than 4 […]
National Road Safety Week 5 – 12 May 2024
National Road Safety Week is on 5 – 12 May Drive so others survive Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and another 44,000* are seriously injured on Australian roads. Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all Australians aged between 15 and 24. These numbers […]
