During April and May Council implemented speed limit reductions in several suburbs to improve pedestrian safety and driver awareness.
The busy Sherwood Rd high street outside Woolies was reduced from 50km to 40km between Oxley Rd and the rail line and 50km west to Dewar Tce. 75% of people that participated in the community survey last year supported a speed reduction and I am pleased that Council has listened and acted.
Everyday drivers are speeding through the zebra crossing putting lives at risk. Interestingly, more people use Sherwood Rd on foot or bike, with a one-day pedestrian count showing 7,813 crossings in multiple points along the block including 207 cyclists, 32 people with a disability, 689 children and 6562 adult crossings. On Thursdays, the busiest day of the week, there were 6,036 vehicle movements recorded.
Hyde Rd, Yeronga is now 50kms along its entire length following the construction of a pedestrian crossing near the shops and Cansdale St, home to several sporting clubs, a large retirement village and nursing home, will be reduced from 60kms to 50kms.
Busy Englefield Rd, Oxley has been reduced from 60kms to 50kms.
Speed limit changes are made by a multi-agency Speed Management Committee comprising Brisbane City Council, TMR and Qld Police following investigation and recommendation by Council.