The Ipswich City Centre Bikeway will form part of the Principal Cycle Network, creating a safe and connected route through Ipswich Central for people riding from the north, south, east and west. By improving access to key destinations and providing greater transport choice, the project supports the objectives of the iGO Ipswich Transport Strategy 2025 and council's vision for a more connected and sustainable city.

More than just cycling infrastructure, the Ipswich City Centre Bikeway will enhance the overall city centre experience by delivering improved pedestrian facilities, upgraded footpaths and urban greening initiatives that create a safer, more accessible and attractive environment for everyone.

Active transport is a key element in the revitalisation of Ipswich Central, helping to create a more connected, accessible and vibrant city centre. This aligns with the aspirations of the Urban Design Framework.

The Ipswich City Centre Bikeway will strengthen connections between major civic, cultural, commercial and community destinations, making it easier for people to move to, from and through Ipswich Central.

Beyond cycling infrastructure, the project will deliver broader public realm improvements, including upgraded footpaths, improved pedestrian connections and more inviting streetscapes. These enhancements will create a safer, more accessible and comfortable environment encouraging greater visitation and supporting the continued growth and revitalisation of Ipswich Central.

All streets within the study area were considered and assessed by specialist engineers. Streets with the greatest impact on on-street parking, conflicts with traffic, pedestrian safety, and other constructability constraints were removed.

A shortlist of route options was then identified and further analysed against criteria that included:

• Safety
• Environmental and heritage impacts
• Cost
• Property impacts
• Transport and parking impacts
• Pedestrians
• Constructability / Technical design matters

Based on this assessment, a preferred route was identified to progress to detailed design.

They are a combination of both. Some are completely off road through a shared path (similar to Brassall Bikeway) while others that are closer into the CBD will be a cycle track built within the road corridor but separated from the cars and pedestrians where possible.

Council understands any impacts to private property requires careful consideration. Property requirements or changes to driveway operations will not be known until detailed design is complete. However, council will continue to engage with the community through the design and construction phases of the project.

The proposed bikeway design seeks to balance the needs of all users while creating safer and more connected routes through Ipswich Central. In some locations, changes to on-street parking may be required to improve safety, accessibility and the overall pedestrian environment.

Where parking is affected, council is considering these changes alongside broader city centre projects and planned parking improvements. This includes the new West Moreton Health car park on South Street, which will be available for public use and is expected to contribute to an overall increase in parking capacity within the area.

The project aims to enhance connections for people walking, riding and visiting Ipswich Central, while maintaining access to key destinations and supporting the ongoing revitalisation of Ipswich Central.

Council will continue to monitor parking demand and utilisation within the city centre to ensure parking needs are appropriately managed as changes occur.

Previous community feedback helped shape the concept design, highlighting strong support for increased urban greening throughout the corridor and for cycling infrastructure that is separated from vehicle traffic.

Since the last community engagement was completed in 2022, the project has been funded for design advancement through the Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program, allowing the bikeway to be considered alongside improvements to cultural heart, Ipswich Art Gallery Expansion, Ipswich Civic Centre Redevelopment and the Brisbane Street Refresh. It has provided an opportunity to expand the project to include additional footpath and urban greening improvements.

concept design and how the bikeway integrates with the wider vision for Ipswich Central.

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