The intersections along the Western Freeway Bikeway in Toowong, including Dean St and Miskin St, have drawn significant concern for safety deficiencies according to BikeSpot’s data for unsafe spots for cycling.
Thousands of locals have spoken up through the app, flagging areas where cyclists face alarming risks.
For many, the data isn’t just a collection of opinions—it’s a call to action. Dan Kneipp, from the Amy Gillett Foundation, highlights flawed road design as a core issue impacting cyclists and drivers alike.
The urgency to address these risks couldn’t be clearer, app users say, especially with Brisbane set to host major events like the Olympics.
The BikeSpot app data presents the opportunity to urge local authorities to prioritise safer biking routes and ensure that roads cater to everyone’s safety.
Police are intensifying efforts to identify and locate a cyclist believed to be a person of interest in a series of car-scratching incidents that have plagued Sylvan Road in Toowong for the past five years.
The picturesque road, a favourite among cyclists as it connects two significant bikeways, has been marred by over 20 cases of vehicular damage.
Authorities are urging residents and car owners who have parked their vehicles on Sylvan Road since 2018 to come forward if their cars have been scratched. This plea for information comes as investigators strive to gather any and all leads related to the case.
“Initial information indicates vehicles parked along Sylvan Road have been scratched along the side in a series of incidents since 2018,” shared the police in a recent statement. The deliberate act of scratching vehicles has led to numerous wilful damage reports, leaving car owners both perplexed and frustrated by the ongoing issue.
In a potential breakthrough, law enforcement officials have released photographs of an individual they seek to question regarding the spate of car scratching occurrences. The man, who is often seen cycling in the vicinity, is deemed a person of interest who “may be able to assist with ongoing investigations,” according to the police statement.
Authorities are actively seeking assistance from the public to identify the individual in question. Anyone who recognizes the cyclist or possesses any relevant information is urged to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
