Redland City Council has adopted a long-term strategy aimed at reshaping how residents move around the city, with a strong focus on walking, cycling and public transport.
The Redlands Coast Active Transport Strategy was endorsed at this week’s General Meeting following community consultation, setting the framework for a more connected and accessible network across the city.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the strategy would guide future planning and investment in active transport infrastructure as Redlands continues to grow.
“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 adopted strategy allows council to begin rolling out priority initiatives designed to tackle existing gaps in the network and improve access across the region.
Mayor Mitchell said the final plan had been shaped by extensive community feedback gathered during 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,” she 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.”
The strategy outlines a series of focus areas, including improving connections around key destinations and public transport hubs, addressing gaps in areas with limited travel options, and enhancing safety through upgraded crossings, speed management and better separation from traffic.
Council will also look to boost uptake of active transport by improving wayfinding and end-of-trip facilities, while increasing advocacy to state and federal governments for greater investment in transport infrastructure and funding opportunities.
