Grey Street Bikeway & Streetscape Design

The project includes Grey Street at South Bank, between Vulture Street and Russell Street.

The final preliminary design for the Grey Street Bikeway & Streetscape Design projects proposes a range of features, including:

• Bi-directional bikeway, protected from traffic
• Five raised zebra crosses, wider footpaths, reduced traffic speeds to 30km/h, making street crossing safer and easier
• Removal of Ernest Street roundabout, replaced by a pedestrian-priority crossing
• On-street parking and loading areas integrated into ‘flex-zones’
• 30% more trees and 120% more green space
• Removal of footpath pergolas on Grey Street to expand pedestrian spaces

• Widening the narrowest footpath at the pinch point of the street to be a minimum of 3 metres
• Providing a 0.5m buffer on both sides of the bi-directional bikeway to create a total effective bikeway width of 4 metres. This will make rider passing safer, minimise pedal clip, and accommodate larger bikes such as cargo bikes.
• Flush kerbs at flex-zones for improved accessibility at loading and parking bays.
• Changes to parking and loading zone positions to improve sight lines at pedestrian crossings, increasing safety.
• Improvements to road geometry to support safer vehicle turning movements, and facilitate coach access.
• No right-turn into Grey Street from Ernest Street to improve pedestrian safety.
• Removal of a raised zebra crossing at the intersection of Grey Street and Vulture Street. This intersection will be subject to further design by Brisbane City Council as part of a proposed Vulture Street bikeway.

The project aims to create a safer, more vibrant Grey Street by reducing traffic and improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

The final draft preliminary design does not cover detailed design or delivery elements, such as lighting, signage, line marking, utilities, materials, street furniture or detailed landscape design.

Community feedback on the draft preliminary design was gathered in May 2024, along with input from the Future South Bank Master Plan between 2020 and 2023. Discussions with street stakeholders, local businesses, residents and user groups have been valuable in understanding local access needs.

The final preliminary design is co-funded by South Bank Corporation, with support from the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.

The next stage of the project is further design development, which is subject to future consideration by South Bank Corporation and the Queensland Government.

If the project progresses to detailed design and delivery, South Bank Corporation will keep the community and stakeholders informed of anticipated construction impacts.

If the project progresses to detailed design and delivery, some trees may need to be removed to facilitate construction. However, any removed trees would be replaced with two more trees as part of the streetscape project. 

Two-way vehicle access will remain, with all driveways and loading docks accessible. Through traffic will be encouraged to use neighbouring arterial routes to enhance safety.

The final draft preliminary proposes a 30km/h speed limit to improve safety for pedestrians and riders.

E-scooters can use the bikeway under Queensland law, with speed restrictions to enhance safety for both pedestrians and riders.

The current design removes some on-street parking spaces to create flex-zones, providing more flexibility for parking and expanded footpaths when not used by vehicles.

The project does not involve any changes to public transport at South Bank, however, wider footpaths and safer street crossings would help improve access to public transport.

The final preliminary design incorporates three coach zones for passenger pick-up and drop-off – one on Grey Street near ABC, and two on Glenelg Street.

If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at planning@south-bank.net.au