Moggill Road
Cyclists Be Warned
Monday, 09 January 2012 14:18
The Minister for Transport, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has confirmed that the Western Freeway bikeway green cycle lanterns at the crossing on Moggill Road do not permit cyclists to ride on the zebra crossings on the slip roads either side.
The Western Freeway bikeway is one of the busiest bikeways in Queensland and carries thousands of bikes per day. This is something of an anomaly because after previous representations the green cycle lanterns were installed to allow cyclists to ride across the pedestrian crossing but they are required to dismount and walk on the zebra crossings on both sides of the road.
This particular crossing is predominantly used by cyclists with only occasional pedestrians.
I understand there has been enforcement activity at this location with infringement notices issued to cyclists!. I understand the Minister has undertaken to have this “anomaly’ reviewed with the reconfiguration that is to occur with the right hand turn from Moggill Road on to the Western Freeway at this site.
I will keep you informed but for now unfortunately that this is how the law is to be interpreted. I encourage cyclists, inconvenient as it may be, to abide by the law as it stands.
Petition presented for U-turn at Birkin Road
Sunday, 08 January 2012 13:06
At the last sitting of Parliament I was pleased to present a petition calling on the State Government to reconfigure the traffic lights at the intersection of Moggill Road and Birkin Road to allow for a safe U-turn.
I appreciate the hard work done by Leesa De-Anne Richardson, who is not only a local resident but also a police officer, who has genuine concern for the safety of motorists and pedestrians using this intersection. Leesa took on the role of Principal Petitioner. The petition was signed by 750 local residents.
For decades motorists had been able to do a U-turn at this intersection to access the service station and so on. The recent installation of traffic lights has improved safety but unfortunately no facility for a U-turn was included. This means that many people are now seriously inconvenienced if they proceed further up the road to a point where U-turns are legal. Motorists who continue to do illegal U-turns run the risk of receiving a fine but more importantly put their own safety and the safety of other motorists at risk of a possible accident.
I have been regularly chasing this up with Main Roads and the responsible Minister but the response has always been that it can’t safely be done.
Hopefully this petition will put extra pressure on the government to finally act to make this intersection convenient as well as safe. I will update residents on this website and in my regular e-newsletters when the government responds.
Grandview Road Bus Stop
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 09:14
I have now received advice from the Brisbane City Council’s Chairman of Public and Active Transport, Cr Julian Simmonds, in response to my enquiries regarding the concerns that there were plans to either remove or relocate the bus stop on Moggill Rd near Grandview Rd.
Cr Simmonds has advised me that “no proposals or plans have been assessed by Council that will remove or permanently relocate this bus stop”.
Should I receive any more information in regards to this bus stop, I will be sure to pass it on.
Of course, I am also continuing to pursue the issue of safety for both pedestrians and motorists at this intersection, as I consider this to be the top safety priority in our area.
Cycle Tragedy Moggill Road
Monday, 05 December 2011 09:34
I was horrified to see a brilliant young musician receiving world acclaim and just 25 years old killed whilst riding his bicycle inbound on Moggill Road just past the roundabout. Richard Pollett was visiting our area after a stint performing and studying music in Europe. I understand charges have been laid against the truck driver (although details are not public). I shall await the investigation report to see if road conditions also contributed to this tragedy. Particularly as we approach the Christmas/New Year season, I repeat here what I have said many times before. Our road and transport system in this area is completely inadequate. Moggill Road is a major through arterial road carrying 55 000 cars a day and growing yet it has none of the features that would normally be part of such a major state arterial road. In places, notably where this tragic accident occurred, there is no shoulder whatsoever. Not only does this mean that other road users than cars have nowhere to go but of course also means that when accidents do occur there is no easy way of removing vehicles from the roadway, resulting in major dislocation. The road also has no bus lane, transit lane etc. All road users have a right to be on the road - through traffic on its way to Brisbane, local traffic going to schools, shops, etc in Kenmore, cyclists, trucks and commercial vehicles.I repeat my appeal to local motorists to drive with the greatest caution and to respect the fact that other road users may be using the road for different purposes than what you are. I’ve extended the sympathies of our local community to Richard’s parents. Something you can do Richard spent much of his short life as a struggling musician even busking in Switzerland to pay the bills whilst he was studying. His family wants to honour his memory by creating The Richard Pollett Memorial Award. This award would be given to a young violinist who has displayed outstanding personal and musical attributes. The Memorial Award is to be co-sponsored by the Australian Youth Orchestra with whom Richard played. Particularly if you are a music lover, can I suggest you consider a donation to the Queensland Youth Orchestra (an orchestra I know many local people have derived great pleasure from) in support of getting this Award up and running. If you know of any business or corporate that would like to be a donor in the area of the arts and music you may be able to assist by drawing it their attention. Donations are tax deductible.Police appeal for witnesses – Kenmore fatal crash
Thursday, 20 October 2011 10:09
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the fatal traffic crash on Moggill Road near Blacon Street involving a cyclist to come forward.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or seen a white sedan following the truck involved is urged by police to contact Crimestopppers.
People with information that may assist the police investigation can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.
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