Motorists crawling through Toowong during peak hour are experiencing speeds slow enough that an e-scooter could keep pace, with Brisbane’s December 2025 data revealing median traffic speeds below 25 kilometres per hour on Moggill Road.
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The western suburbs arterial route is among several Brisbane roads where rush-hour traffic moves at very slow speeds. Alongside Logan Road, Stanley Street heading into the city and Vulture Street outbound, Moggill Road recorded median speeds under 25km/h during weekday peak periods.
For Toowong commuters heading west toward Indooroopilly, the situation has deteriorated since before the pandemic. Data shows speeds have dropped compared to pre-pandemic levels, while traffic volume has increased. During afternoon peak periods, an additional 54 vehicles on average now use the Toowong to Indooroopilly section each hour compared to six years earlier.
The 20.6-kilometre Moggill Road corridor connects Toowong to the Moggill Ferry, serving as a vital link for Brisbane’s western suburbs. The stretch through Toowong and Indooroopilly carries particularly heavy loads, moving traffic past commercial centres, dense residential areas and the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.
At these crawling speeds, the question arises: could alternative transport actually work? Personal mobility devices including e-scooters can legally reach 25km/h on separated bike paths and certain roads under Queensland law. On footpaths and shared paths, the limit drops to 12km/h unless signs specify otherwise.
The catch is infrastructure. Continuous off-road paths suitable for e-scooter commuting don’t exist along much of the Toowong corridor. Riders wanting to travel at the 25km/h speed limit must use bike lanes on roads with 50km/h limits and no centre dividing line, or physically separated cycling infrastructure. Helmets remain mandatory under state regulations.
Rule violations result in substantial fines. E-scooter riders caught speeding face fines above $500, while using a mobile phone whilst riding will cost more than $1,000. These penalties apply to all personal mobility device users in Queensland.
Recent infrastructure investment has not eliminated congestion on the corridor. The Coonan Street intersection upgrade was designed to ease congestion at one of the corridor’s busiest junctions. Despite this work, December’s speed data indicates ongoing challenges throughout the broader Moggill Road corridor.
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The combination of population growth and commercial development in the area contributes to traffic pressure. Cycling infrastructure lacks continuity along parts of the corridor. E-scooters could theoretically match current car speeds, but incomplete paths limit their viability as a commuting option.
The Toowong to Indooroopilly stretch experiences significant peak-hour congestion. The December data highlights ongoing traffic management challenges on the corridor, with current speeds on the route remaining below 25km/h during peak periods.
Published 9-February-2026
