Redland City Council has adopted its strategy for the future of active transport on Redlands Coast following feedback and input from the community.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the Redlands Coast Active Transport Strategy would set the direction for a more connected and accessible active transport network within the city.
The strategy was adopted at this week’s General Meeting, allowing Council to begin implementing priority initiatives that will address current active transport challenges.
“At the heart of the Active Transport Strategy is a desire to make it easier for residents and visitors to walk, ride or catch public and community transport,” the Mayor said.
“Encouraging active transport will not only help to take pressure off the local road network as the city grows but will also contribute to building more active and vibrant communities.
“An ambitious headline target of the strategy is to double the current rate of active transport use on Redlands Coast to 18 per cent by 2046, with a focus on strengthening connectivity to key destinations.”
The Mayor said the final version of the strategy incorporated feedback and input provided by various individuals and key stakeholders during community consultation in 2025.
“The engagement for the draft strategy focused on understanding how people currently use active transport to travel to their destinations and the barriers they are experiencing, as well as what improvements they would like to see implemented in the future,” the Mayor said.
“Council heard from a broad cross-section of the community, including those who walk and ride regularly, and presented the draft plan to the Redlands Coast Active Travel Reference Group for input from key stakeholders.
“The feedback provided highlighted strong interest in safe and connected walking and riding networks, better access to local centres, improved crossings, and high-quality infrastructure that supports people of all ages and abilities.
“We thank the community for the valuable insights they provided during the consultation period, which have been incorporated into the strategy adopted by Council.
“A summary of the engagement results are now available to view on Council’s Your Say Page.”
Key focus areas of the strategy include:
- Delivering a connected active transport network around key destinations and public transport hubs
- Improving access in areas with limited travel options, lower levels of existing infrastructure or higher needs, such as communities with higher rates of disability
- Enhancing community safety through additional crossings, speed management and separation from traffic on busier corridors
- Encouraging active transport uptake through enhancements to wayfinding and end-of-trip facilities
- Increasing advocacy to state and federal governments to secure better passenger transport, stronger investment in active travel facilities and programs, and expanded grant funding opportunities for local government.
