Bicycle Queensland is happy to share the news that Toowoomba Regional Council have endorsed a plan by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to connect the Toowoomba CBD with the Highfields bikeway project, creating a north-south active transport link through Toowoomba.
BQ and Toowoomba Region Bicycle User Group have been involved in the planning for this vital link into Toowoomba’s CBD, so we are delighted to see Toowoomba Council endorse the plan.
“The vision for the Toowoomba Central Active Transport Link Project is to deliver safe, connected and convenient pathways and crossings that make walking and cycling easier and more appealing, helping to reduce reliance on vehicles in Toowoomba’s northern suburbs,” said Toowoomba Regional Council spokesperson Councillor Trevor Manteufel.
“The proposed concept plan has been developed by TMR for 5.5 kilometres of paths and safe road crossings to connect the East Creek Cycleway at Margaret Street in Toowoomba’s CBD, to the Highfields Bikeway at the John French VC Bridge on the New England Highway via TRC’s proposed Railway Parklands Precinct,” Cr Manteufel said.
But the next key phase is for the project to attract funding from the State and Federal Governments. Council can be assured that the bike riding community is 100% behind them on this one!
Bicycle Queensland celebrated a big 2025 with partners, members, advocates and stakeholders in Brisbane last night. The end of year function was held at the Queensland Parliament. The Hon. Brent Mickelberg, Queensland’s Minister for Transport and Main Roads, and the Hon. Bart Mellish, the Shadow Minister, both spoke at the event. This recognises the importance of cycling for government and how BQ is helping more Queenslanders to get out bike riding.
The Chair of BQ, the Hon. Rachel Nolan, was there. So was the Hon. Mark Bailey – who also previously held the transport portfolio in state government. Other guests ranged from bicycle retailers, members of Bicycle User Groups, other MPs, local councillors, bicycle bureaucrats, organisations that have partnered with us on our advocacy, and members of the BQ board.
The past 12 months saw BQ jumping back into events, expanding our regional advocacy, campaigning on e-mobility, and appointing a new CEO in Matthew Burke. The evening presented an opportunity to not just reflect on 2025, but to look forward. As Chair Rachel Nolan noted:
‘We’re an organisation of a huge network of friends and fellow travellers. We are about bikes, obviously, but we are also about bikes and active transport more broadly. And I think bikes are the best mechanism to change the fundamental nature of the world we live in.’
‘What we envisage at BQ is … at its simplest, a transport system where [providing for and using bikes] is a mainstream idea. Not a transport system in which that’s an add on. We want cities, in some way like they used to be – where kids can ride to school, where it is safe and nobody really gives that a second thought.’
Minister Brent Mickelberg spoke about the recent wins and the challenges in the transport space, and the opportunities for local governments right now:
‘This week we were pleased to announce our new Active Transport Grants program, unifying the local government cycling and walking grant programs into a single streamlined program, to represent fresh ways to work with local councils… in a more flexible model.’
He also noted the importance of Brisbane 2032 and its relevance for visitors as well as for residents during the Games and beyond.
‘We want to support and encourage active travel as it relates to 2032, it’s really important to maximise those opportunities for residents and visitors to walk and to ride to Games but also to other key destinations across the state. It’s a catalyst for us to invest in communities. Active transport is a big part of where we need to go. Active transport corridors will be important for 2032 but will also provide a legacy for active transport post 2032 – that’s a key priority for the government.’
BQ was especially pleased that the Minister noted the importance of creating bike and micromobility parking as an essential feature to encourage and support active transport for the Games. Most members will be aware there is negligible bike parking at most Queensland stadiums.
Shadow Minister Bart Mellish spoke about the impact that Bicycle Queensland and Bicycle User Groups have not just on developing cycling communities, but also their advocacy for safe cycling:
‘I also want to acknowledge the input Bicycle Queensland has had into the inquiry into e-mobility; both Matt and Rachel have been engaging in a very positive way, which I really appreciate. This is a really important thing for governments to get right.’
Mellish also discussed how the 2032 opportunity is such an important thing to get right, looking to the recent examples and success of Paris, with how their investment in infrastructure saw such a dramatic mode shift not just for the Games, but as an ongoing transport choice.
Our CEO Matthew Burke addressed guests celebrating recent wins for cycling, such as the new active transport links on the Coomera Connector on the Gold Coast. He noted BQ had written to TMR’s Nerang Office to congratulate them on that work. At the same time, he noted TMR’s rail branch had deleted a key part of the funded active transport corridor between Woodridge and Kingston on the Faster Rail project. BQ will be trying to get this reinstated.
He also noted the success of this year’s Weekend at Wondaievent and that we are going to repeat the same event format, with minor improvements, in a new Weekend at Pomona in 2026. BQ will also be doing a “Hallowheeling” family ride as part of a road safety campaign around Halloween, when many US children are killed and injured each year.
Inaugural BQ Awards
Matt took the opportunity to make three Bicycle Queensland awards for major achievements for individual bicycle advocacy, for leadership and for community project achievement, as judged by BQ staff. In 2026, we aim to open these awards to formal nominations from our members in a broader, open process.
Excellence in Individual Advocacy: Kathryn Good
Kathryn helped lead the Story Bridge Active Travel Alliance and its Bike Bus, a project that created a safe crossing of Brisbane’s Story Bridge after the shared paths on either side were closed by the Brisbane City Council. The advocacy helped bring forward Council’s actions to fix and re-open this important part of the bike network, in a shorter timeline than many had expected. Kathryn is also part of Pedal Party – a group that organises fun and inclusive mass rides in Brisbane, including an upcoming night-time ‘glow ride’ in January. She noted:
‘It’s critical now more than ever, that we keep engaging with our local representatives at every level of government. They have so much power over our everyday lives in this city when it comes to transport infrastructure.’
Excellence in Leadership: Councillor Peter Mitchell
With his team at Redlands City Council, Cr Peter Mitchell has delivered a more connected and inclusive network of active transport pathways and riding facilities through the Redlands Coast Active Transport Strategy. He helped revitalise Council’s active transport committee, engaging with local cyclists. He also helped bring cycling to greater importance within the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), hosting their first forum on cycling earlier this year. Peter said:
‘People who are riding or walking are problem solvers. We’re solving problems with the environment; we’re solving problems in the economy; and, we are solving problems with transportation. We’re not beggars. We are part of the solution and all of the data supports that.’
Excellence in Community Project Achievement: Mike and Margie Browne, Pioneer Valley Rail Trail
Establishing a rail trail is an exhausting process, working with the (very good) Rail Corridor Management team at TMR, local government and other partners. It takes a lot of paperwork and a lot of late nights for the volunteers who take it on. Though others started the journey towards getting the Pioneer Valley Rail Trail established, it was Mike and Margie Browne who led the group that has now made the first 7km section a reality. With other trail development happening in Eungella, there is the potential for the valley to become a world-class cycle tourism destination. On receiving the award, Mike Browne said:
‘The Pioneer Valley Rail Trail is now a permanent fixture in the Pioneer Valley and the Mackay area – it just needed someone to build it so they would come. We’ve got buy-in now from all levels of government… and we really appreciate the support of Bicycle Queensland and everyone here.’
Beyond the awards and speeches, the evening offered the chance for stakeholders, partners and advocates to connect, discuss projects and engage with policy makers. At Bicycle Queensland we would like to say thank you to every one of our members for being with us in 2025. We hope to achieve more for you, our members and supporters, in 2026.
The Queensland Government has today opened applications for its Active Transport Grants Program, offering up to $15 million for councils to plan and deliver new walking and bike-riding infrastructure in the 2026–27 financial year, via a co-contribution model.
Only $6.5 million was spent under this program last round. We strongly encourage local governments to apply, including those in the regions and Aboriginal Land Councils. Many small councils received funding last year.
The program is designed to support projects that make walking and riding safer and more accessible, including upgrades around schools, hospitals, public transport hubs and other key destinations. It also aligns with government ambitions for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where they are hoping to achieve transport legacy.
The announcement merges previous separate walking and cycling funding streams into a single program, which the Government says will reduce red tape and make it easier for councils to apply. Projects are expected to be funded on a 50:50 basis with local governments.
Bicycle Queensland welcomes continued state government co-investment in active transport infrastructure with local government. But we recognise that the scale of funding is nowhere near the share of trips already made by walking and cycling across Queensland’s transport networks.
Bicycle Queensland CEO Prof Burke said: “It’s great to see this Transport and Main Roads program funded again for 2026-27, to help councils deliver important bikeways, shared paths and crossings. It’s a chance of many councils, including some of our smallest regional councils, to plan, design or build new bikeways in their area.”
A small change to the program could make quite a difference. There are so many council bike paths, bike lanes and crossings in Queensland neighbourhoods that need fixing. The poorest local governments in Queensland, those out in the regions, have very little revenue and can struggle to put up the 50% of the funding required for this scheme.
Prof Burke said: “We ask that the LNP Government consider the regions here, by raising the share of state government funding for our smallest councils under this scheme, beyond the 50/50 rate. We’ve already seen the tourism impacts walking and cycling improvements are having in Winton, in Fernvale and Kilkivan. It can transform a town.”
Prof Burke also noted: “Whilst this funding is welcomed, some existing Transport and Main Roads commitments to bikeways are being postponed or cut entirely. We are especially concerned about a bikeway link already funded from Woodridge to Kingston, being built as part of the Faster Rail project down there. It’s just been cut, without public consultation, and we want it reinstated immediately.”
The Queensland Government has repeatedly highlighted the importance of active transport – including reducing emissions, supporting healthier communities, and relieving pressure on the road network as population grows. Bicycle Queensland strongly agrees with these goals, but remains concerned that smaller, project-based funding will not be enough to create region-wide networks that are continuous, separated, and designed for real-world travel patterns.
The real opportunity: connected networks and mode shift
Bicycle Queensland held 25 regional forums across the state in 2025, all the way from Far North Queensland down to Warwick, listening to what cyclists want.
safer separated bikeways
safer intersections
better school and commuting links
safe places for e-bike and e-scooter use
Yet at current funding levels, Queensland risks only incremental improvements rather than the transformative change required to shift everyday travel behaviour.
Investment at scale would help:
cut congestion,
reduce household transport costs,
support public health,
reduce emissions, and
ensure children and families can travel safely by bike or on foot.
Bicycle Queensland is celebrating a much-needed announcement from the Australian Government that they will reinstate the internationally recognised EN-15194 standard for e-bikes. The decision was confirmed on Friday November 21 in a Ministerial Communique, which confirmed that: “… the Commonwealth will reinstate the EN-15194 standard and meet with relevant stakeholders to ensure the use of this standard is well understood and supported.”
The reinstatement follows advocacy from national and state bicycle organisations, after the standard was removed from the import rules by the Morrison Government in 2021.
Our colleagues, the Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) and We Ride Australia, have welcomed the announcement, describing it as an essential move to protect consumers and restore clarity to the market.
BIA General Manager Peter Bourke said the decision is a “sensational outcome for the Australian bicycle industry,” adding that EN-15194 is the world’s leading e-bike standard and critical to addressing the influx of poor-quality and unsafe imports.”
We Ride Australia’s Stephen Hodge said the move will boost consumer confidence at a time when e-bikes are booming: “The reinstatement of EN15194 means Australians will have the confidence to know the e-bikes they buy for themselves, and their children, are safe and fit for purpose.”
A turning point after 12 months of advocacy from Bicycle Queensland
Bicycle Queensland CEO Professor Matthew Burke said the announcement is a direct result of sustained advocacy from our organisation, the RACQ, Queensland Walks and other concerned groups.
“This is a crucial turning point,” Prof Burke said. “For the past twelve months, Bicycle Queensland has been calling for the reinstatement of EN-15194 to help restrict the importation and sale of illegal e-motorbikes and non-compliant e-bikes. The best way to keep these dangerous vehicles off Queensland’s streets, paths and parks, is to not let them into Australia in the first place.”
In November BQ was part of a joint press conference asking for immediate action on non-compliant e-devices.
At this point, the changes mean that importations must meet the EN-15194 standard, but it isn’t yet sure that the effective controls of the past, requiring importers declare their product is is indeed a legal e-bike, will also be brought back. Prof Burke said:
“We want importers to have to declare their products are compliant with the safe standard. It helped previously to keep illegal vehicles out. Let’s bring it back.”
“Buyers must still be aware of what the Australian standards are. These are listed on the BQ site and on the Queensland Government’s Street Smarts website.”
BQ wholeheartedly supports the use of legal e-bikes that meet Australian standards. We continue to encourage parents this Christmas to make an informed decision and to avoid buying an e-motorbike that is not street-legal, can’t be insured, and that is high-risk. There are so many great road bike, mountain bike and legal e-bike options out there, no-one needs to buy an illegal vehicle.
Bicycle Queensland is delighted that the Queensland Government has taken action on multiple fronts to clamp down on the illegal e-motorbikes that have proliferated on our streets, parks and footpaths.
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has formally notified retailers that it will begin proactive compliance checks across the state. This is a significant development that aligns with Bicycle Queensland’s calls over the past 12 months for tougher oversight on the sale of non-compliant devices. This will hopefully reduce the number of throttle-driven e-motorbikes and conversion kits that do not meet Queensland’s e-bike regulations. This action will be of great relief to the many bike shops only selling legal e-bikes, which were not the problem.
The QPS have also launched Operation X-ray Surety to enforce e-mobility compliance, targeting the use of non-compliant devices around Brisbane. This has included additional patrols but also safety education sessions run in schools. Earlier this week over 150 e-mobility infringement notices had been issued. The police have been visiting schools in the Logan area, to promote safety messaging around what constitutes a legal e-bike, and the types of e-motorbikes that are not legal to be used on public streets, parks or paths in Queensland.
Further, state Transport Ministers are set to meet with the Commonwealth Government this month and changes to Australia’s import laws on e-motorbikes are firmly on the agenda. It is understood that Queensland’s Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, has been helping lead the call for change. The Commonwealth has been slow in responding to what has been happening in our state, where three young people have lost their lives in October and November thus far. Bicycle Queensland continues to call on the Commonwealth Government to move swiftly.
Bicycle Queensland CEO Professor Matt Burke referred specifically to the announcement from the Office of Fair Trading saying:
“This is a good step towards protecting riders and parents from unknowingly buying unsafe products. A whole industry had emerged of retailers whose main business model seemed to be selling illegal e-motorbikes to parents and kids. Using Fair Trading powers to clamp down on this was a key suggestion in Bicycle Queensland’s submission to the current Parliamentary Inquiry into E-Mobility Safety and Use. We are pleased that the Government has moved on this. But further action may well be needed to stop retailers selling illegal e-motorbikes ‘for use on private property only’ with a nod and a wink, knowing full-well customers are buying them for use on-road and in public spaces.”
Bicycle Queensland wishes to thank our partners who’ve worked on this advocacy campaign, including Queensland Walks, the RACQ, The Motor Traders Association of Qld, and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Prof Burke said, “There is still much to do. We now look to the Commonwealth Government to re-introduce appropriate import restrictions and ensure illegal e-motorbikes can’t so easily enter Australia. This will help cut the problem off at the source and stop the deaths we’re seeing in Queensland spreading interstate.”
Prof Burke said, “Thankfully there are so many awesome bikes and legal e-bikes to choose from no-one ever needs to buy an illegal motorbike. Just looking at some of the mountain bikes that are for sale today in reputable bike shops, there are fantastic options.”
What the OFT Will Do
In a letter sent to importers, wholesalers, and retailers this week, the OFT warns that:
Many devices are being marketed and sold as legal e-bikes when they are not legal for use on roads and paths.
Using these high-powered devices in public spaces has already resulted in serious injuries and fatalities.
Businesses may face penalties of up to $50 million for corporations and $2.5 million for individuals under the Australian Consumer Law if they misrepresent illegal devices as compliant.
The OFT have said that they will visit Queensland suppliers to clarify the law and will follow up with a targeted compliance program examining whether retailers are misleading customers about the legality of their products.
What counts as a legal E-Bike in Queensland
To be considered legal for use on public roads and paths in Queensland, a device must meet all of the following criteria:
It is predominantly pedal-powered.
The motor only provides assistance while the rider is pedalling.
Throttle control is permitted only up to 6km/h – also known as walk-mode
The motor has a maximum continuous power rating of 250 watts.
The motor cuts out at 25km/h, and the bike can be pedalled at higher speeds
High-powered motors are never legal, even if software-limited to appear compliant.
Any device that exceeds these limits is classified as a motorcycle and must meet TMR vehicle registration requirements.
Many retailers continue to sell high-powered throttle-driven electric motorbikes without making this clear to customers – a practice BQ has strongly campaigned against.
Protecting riders, parents, and communities
BQ firmly believes that compliant e-bikes are safe, sustainable transport options helping commuters and boosting recreational cycling and cycling tourism. The problem lies with high-powered, throttle-controlled illegal motorbikes that are being passed off as bicycles and sold to riders, including children, with tragic consequences.
BQ encourages consumers to look for devices certified to EN15194 (the European Standard for power-assisted bicycles) and to seek advice from reputable retailers. Further details are available via our E-bike rules page.
BQ will continue advocating for stronger national import rules, better enforcement, and clearer public education, ensuring Queenslanders can enjoy the benefits of legal e-bikes whilst maintaining road safety.
Bicycle Queensland (BQ) is encouraging schools across the state to apply for theSchool Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) before nominations close on November 17.
The Crisafulli Government has committed $4 million this financial year to the program, which funds projects that improve safety and accessibility around schools. Eligible projects include upgrades to drop-off and pick-up facilities, bikeways and shared paths, bus zones, pedestrian refuges and crossings.
The program aims to make it easier and safer for children to walk, ride or take public transport to school, rather than relying on car travel.
Over the next four years, the program will receive $27.5 million, with $4 million allocated to new projects this financial year.
While the new funding is welcome, with nearly 1800 schools across Queensland, the current pool will average out to a little over $13,500 per school for the entire program – highlighting the need for a broader commitment to long-term investment, and to invest in behavioural change.
BQ CEO Professor Matthew Burke said the funding represents an opportunity for schools to put forward practical, community-led safety improvements, but it should also be a starting point for deeper reform.
“We’re encouraging every school to apply – this is money that can make a real difference for children’s safety and independence,” Professor Burke said.
“But improving safety around schools won’t be possible via infrastructure with this level of investment. We need changes to regulations to support programs that work overseas, including lower speed limits near schools and utilising trained school crossing supervisors to make temporary street closures, creating safe ‘School Streets’ zones like those in Europe, Korea and the UK.”
Bicycle Queensland continues to advocate for safer school environments that encourage more active travel. As highlighted in BQ’s recent article on changing school drop-off habits, reducing car dependence for school trips could help ease congestion, improve air quality, and boost children’s health and wellbeing.
“Every parent knows how chaotic the school gate can be,” Professor Burke said. “But if we shift the focus from car drop-offs to safe, independent journeys on foot, by bike or on a scooter, we can make our communities calmer, healthier and safer.”
Brisbane City Council recently announced plans for thousands of new high-rise apartments in South Brisbane’s Kurilpa precinct, as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s anti-sprawl strategy.
Under the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct Plan, developers will be able to build taller, more sustainable buildings that exceed current height limits. Council says new buildings exceeding existing height limits must demonstrate design excellence, incorporating subtropical design principles. It is said they must also deliver new green spaces and pedestrian plazas, and contribute topublic art and creative lighting.
Bicycle Queensland wants Council’s Plan to ensure bike-friendly development.
Proposals have been lodged for 5,279 new dwellings across 12 projects, including apartments, student accommodation and hotel rooms. Plans include:
Three 50-storey towers on Nott Street
Three towers ranging from 24 to 50 storeys on Melbourne Street
Six towers between 12 and 30 storeys on Donkin Street
A 19-storey student accommodation project on Tribune Street with 525 rooms and a rooftop space
The area has very strong public transport links and a developing active transport network that will be strengthened with the completion of the Grey St bikeway and streetscape project. Justifiably, the Kurilpa precinct is being designed as a neighbourhood where owning a car is optional, with CBD-style maximum mandatory car parking limits and easy walking access to shops, cafes, essential services and public transport.
Bicycle Queensland welcomes the precinct’s focus on sustainable, connected living and it represents a significant step forward for the city. However, BQ’s CEO Prof. Matthew Burke is adamant that there needs be clear encouragement for active transport, including bike riding.
“We have to get premium resident and visitor bike parking into these new tall apartment developments. If these precincts are going to be “car-optional” as the Lord Mayor suggests, the developers have to provide safer bike storage options than are found in most Brisbane apartment buildings, where thefts are an ongoing concern.”
BQ’s Director of Advocacy, Andrew Demack, admired the plan’s promotion of urban density and the benefits that may create.
“Sustainable, connected living, which gives people the convenient, safe choice to walk, ride or take frequent public transport, is what makes great cities great. Brisbane can do this while also recognising that in a subtropical city, shade and shelter are vitally important.”
“In these parts of the city, the best way to go out for dinner will be to walk to the dining precinct. The best way to visit the shops will be on your e-cargo bike. And the best way to get to work might be via frequent bus or train services.”
To that end, Prof. Burke insisted that speed limits also be addressed.
“We also need to reduce the posted street speeds in these small, crowded streets down to 30km/h. The Kurilpa precinct will be crammed with pedestrians, shops, cafes and activity, and you can’t have high speed traffic in such places. We can’t build like the densest Asian cities and not bring our street speeds down to their level.”
At a joint press conference in Brisbane today, RACQ, Bicycle Queensland, Queensland Walks, and the Motor Trades Association of Queensland urged state and federal governments to act swiftly to protect Queenslanders and restore confidence in safe, legal e-mobility.
RACQ’s Dr Michael Kane said existing laws already give authorities the power to impound and remove illegal e-motorbikes, but enforcement has been inconsistent across the state.
“We have a crisis on our footpaths and roads,” Dr Kane said. “E-bikes and e-mobility are a great asset to the community – our problem is illegal motorbikes.”
“These are unregistered, unsafe, and can be impounded today by police or transport officers. We need to see a genuine crackdown. The message to parents is simple: do not buy your child an illegal e-motorbike.”
Compliant e-bikes versus e-motorbikes or non-compliant e-bikes can be identified via their output, speed assistance limits and other criteria. The Street Smarts website has information to assist.
Bicycle Queensland’s CEO Professor Matt Burke said the problem stems from federal import rules that were relaxed in 2021, allowing illegal e-motorbikes to enter the country under the guise of e-bikes.
“If I can speak directly to Ministers Catherine King and Tony Burke – in 2021 the Morrison Government changed the rules on imports and allowed these illegal motorbikes to come in,” Professor Burke said.
“It’s within your power as the Federal Government to change this and stop the importation of these vehicles. If we don’t act soon, the problems we’re seeing with deaths of children in Queensland will be replicated around Australia.”
Professor Burke stressed that legal pedal-assist e-bikes remain an important and safe part of Queensland’s transport network.
“We’ve had legal e-bikes on our streets, in parks and on footpaths for more than 15 years without major problems,” he said. “The issue is the unregulated importation and retailing of high-powered electric motorbikes.”
Brad Flanagan, General Manager for Industry Skills at the Motor Trades Association of Queensland, said illegal electric motorbikes have no place on Queensland’s roads or paths.
“There are unregulated, illegal motorbikes in our parks and on our footpaths. They’re a danger to the community. People are being hurt, and people are being killed,” Mr Flanagan said.
“If you want a motorbike or e-mobility device, go to a reputable, licensed dealer. You’ll get proper advice, a legal product, and clear guidance on whether it needs to be registered or licensed.”
Mr Flanagan said some retailers were deliberately misleading consumers.
“We know there are unscrupulous dealers giving instructions on how to modify legal products into illegal ones. They need to be dealt with. This is about getting unsafe, unlicensed vehicles out of our parks, off our footpaths, and off our roads.”
In the meantime, BQ CEO Prof. Matt Burke took aim at retailers selling e-motorbikes.
“Retailers have to take some responsibility here. The business model of some shops seems to be primarily selling illegal e-motorbikes to parents and kids. It’s not an industry we’re supportive of.”
The growth of active transport will reduce congestion and improve the health of Queensland’s cities and towns. And riding e-scooters or bikes pales in uptake compared to walking – yet the rise of non-compliant e-motorbikes and e-scooters is putting walking at risk on shared paths.
Anna Campbell, Executive Officer of Queensland Walks, said pedestrians across the state are increasingly fearful of using shared paths.
“Queenslanders are telling us they’re nervous about stepping out on their footpaths and shared paths because of illegal devices moving too fast,” Ms Campbell said.
“We support e-mobility as an important part of transport equity, but we need safer paths, better enforcement, and separated infrastructure so that pedestrians, riders and rollers can all use our public spaces safely.”
It is clear that a coordinated state and federal intervention is required, targeting illegal importers and retailers, strengthening enforcement, and ensuring safe transport and recreation for all Queenslanders and ideally, all Australians.
Bicycle Queensland’s full submission to the Queensland Government’s Parliamentary Inquiry into E-mobility can be read online.
