Logan Faster Rail: Reinstate the Active Transport Corridor 

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project was meant to deliver a continuous Active Transport Corridor alongside the rail line — a safe cycling route connecting communities from Kuraby to Beenleigh. But two key sections of bikeway have now been removed from the project design, without public consultation. Bicycle Queensland is calling for the corridor to be reinstated in full — and we need your help. 

The issue 

Long, safe bikeways are rare in South East Queensland — which is why the Logan Faster Rail Active Transport Corridor mattered so much. This project was meant to deliver a continuous cycling corridor from Kuraby to Beenleigh, around three times longer than Ipswich Road in Brisbane, creating a safe, direct route that would serve: 

• everyday riders commuting to stations 
• local school students riding safely to and from school 
• regional cycle tourism 

The Queensland Government, acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads rail branch, has deleted two key sections of the bikeway: 

• Between Woodridge and Kingston Stations 
• From Compton Road to Kuraby Station 

The Queensland Government project team did not consult with or advise the public about this major change. 

BQ is not sure that the Commonwealth Government was properly advised of the change in project scope to delete the bikeways. The Commonwealth is paying half the bill for the overall works and may not be impressed. 

BQ’s solution 

Bicycle Queensland is calling for the full reinstatement of the Logan Faster Rail Active Transport Corridor, delivering the safe, continuous route that was originally promised. 

First priority: Woodridge to Kingston 

Our highest priority is reinstating the Woodridge to Kingston section. This would restore most of the continuous bikeway and directly support safe access for thousands of students. 

This section serves schools with a combined population of approximately 4,000 students, including: 

• Kingston State School 
• Groves Christian College 
• Kingston State College 
• The Y School 
• Loganlea State High School (directly on the corridor south of Kingston Station) 

Updates 

• BQ were first briefed approximately six weeks after first asking for information. 
• There has still been no public consultation on the removal. 
• The project is expected to soon move from design to construction — once construction starts, reinstating the corridor becomes significantly harder. 
• BQ met with Minister Mickelberg on January 19 and were told he wasn’t going to reinstate these links.  
• We have now written to all local and state Members of Parliament that surround the corridor. BQ has been advised that they are making inquiries and that discussions are underway.  

Action you can take 

If you want a safe cycling route from Brisbane to the Gold Coast — or you live near Woodridge, Kingston, Loganlea or Kuraby — please act now. 

1) Email the project team 

Let the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project team know you want the Active Transport Corridor reinstated: 

logangoldcoastrail@tmr.qld.gov.au 

2) Contact your local State MP 

Ask your State MP to raise the issue directly and support reinstatement of the corridor: 

• Melissa McMahon MP (Macalister) — macalister@parliament.qld.gov.au 
• James Martin MP (Stretton) — stretton@parliament.qld.gov.au 
• Hon Cameron Dick MP (Woodridge) — woodridge@parliament.qld.gov.au 
• Hon Shannon Fentiman MP (Waterford) — waterford@parliament.qld.gov.au 

3) Contact your local Federal MP 

The Commonwealth is also part-funding this project. Ask your Federal MP to push for reinstatement of the corridor: 

• Hon Julie-Ann Campbell MP (Moreton) — Julie-Ann.Campbell.MP@aph.gov.au 
• Hon Rowan Holzberger MP (Forde) — Rowan.Holzberger.MP@aph.gov.au 
• Hon Jim Chalmers MP (Rankin) — jim.chalmers.mp@aph.gov.au 

4) Mobilise school communities 

If you have children or grandchildren at: 

• Kingston State School 
• Groves Christian College 
• Kingston State College 
• Loganlea State High School 
• Y School 

Contact the school’s P&C Association and ask them to advocate strongly for the bikeway to be reinstated. 

5) Join either the Logan Bicycle User Group (Logan BUG) or Bicycle Queensland 

The Logan BUG are local cyclists who work hard to make cycling conditions better in the area. Bicycle Queensland is the peak advocacy group for cycling in Queensland. Your membership helps support the advocacy work of Bicycle Queensland, including on campaigns like this.