To: Brisbane City Council
Pedestrian Crossing for Deshon St along Norman Creek Parklands
This is a request for Brisbane City Council to install a pedestrian crossing on Deshon Street, Woolloongabba, near the intersection with Turbo Drive, to provide a safe and designated crossing point connecting the Norman Creek parklands.
The request highlights that this location is a key access point to the parklands, which are heavily used by pedestrians and cyclists for recreation, commuting, and exercise. Despite this high level of use, there is currently no safe crossing facility, forcing people to cross a busy road with fast-moving traffic in an unsafe and unpredictable manner.
The request is based on observed and lived experience of safety risks at this location, including near misses that demonstrate the danger faced by pedestrians even when exercising caution. It emphasises that vulnerable road users such as children, parents, cyclists, runners, and walkers are particularly affected by the current road conditions.
The desired outcome is for Council to install a formal pedestrian crossing at or near the Turbo Drive intersection. This would create a clearly defined and controlled crossing point, significantly improving safety and accessibility. It would also strengthen connectivity between both sides of the parklands, support active transport, and reduce the risk of a serious injury or fatality occurring in the future by addressing the hazard proactively.
Why is this important?
This request is important because it addresses a clear and ongoing safety risk in an area with high pedestrian and cyclist activity. Deshon Street, particularly near the Turbo Drive intersection, is a key access point to the Norman Creek parklands, which are widely used for recreation, commuting, and exercise. Despite this, there is currently no safe, designated crossing point, forcing people to navigate fast-moving traffic in an unsafe and unpredictable way.
The issue is not theoretical—it is based on lived experience, including near misses that highlight how dangerous the crossing can be, even when people are being careful. This demonstrates that the current road design does not adequately protect vulnerable road users such as children, parents, cyclists, runners, and walkers.
Installing a pedestrian crossing would significantly reduce this risk by providing a clear, controlled point for crossing the road. It would improve safety, encourage active transport, and ensure better connectivity between both sides of the park. Importantly, it would also help prevent a potential serious injury or fatality in the future by addressing the hazard proactively rather than reactively.
