Businesses in Rosalie Village are urging Brisbane residents to support a petition opposing a proposed zebra crossing on Baroona Road, arguing the current plan could create additional safety concerns while reducing the parking that many local traders depend on.
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The petition, lodged through Brisbane City’s ePetitions platform, raises concerns about the proposed crossing beside the four-way intersection of Baroona Road, Nash Street and Agars Street. Business owners said the location is unsuitable because of the surrounding road layout and traffic conditions, and are calling on the council to consider alternative traffic calming measures.
According to the petition, the proposed crossing would be located about 100 metres from the existing zebra crossing near Milton State School. Petition organisers argue the proximity of the two crossings, combined with the site’s position at the bottom of a hill and beside a four-way intersection, could make the new crossing hazardous.
They said vehicles frequently travel downhill at speed along Baroona Road, while motorists turning left from Nash Street negotiate an open curve where they often fail to come to a complete stop before entering the intersection. The petition states these conditions could make it difficult for drivers to stop in time for pedestrians using the crossing.
Rather than improving safety, organisers argued the proposal may create what they describe as a false sense of security for pedestrians if motorists are unable to stop in time.
The proposal has also prompted concern over the loss of on-street parking. According to the petition, the community previously voted on changes to the area less than three years ago, resulting in the removal of five parking spaces. Business owners say the current proposal would remove another four parking spaces, which organisers say would affect customer access to village businesses.
Rosalie Village is home to a range of businesses, including a butcher, pharmacy, dry cleaner, wine shop, delicatessen, garden centre, barber, dental practices, cafés, restaurants, a gelateria, travel agency and real estate offices. Petition organisers say many of these businesses rely on nearby short-term parking because they have little or no off-street parking available for customers.
They argued that further reducing parking would negatively impact businesses within the village and reduce its vibrancy and economic health. While opposing the proposed crossing in its current location, petition organisers say they support measures that improve pedestrian safety. They have outlined several alternatives they believe would better address traffic conditions without removing additional parking.
These include installing a raised speed bump at the bottom of the hill, raising the existing school crossing, modifying the Nash Street and Baroona Road corner to encourage motorists to stop before turning, introducing coloured road surface treatments such as red pavement to calm traffic through the village, and installing “Slow for Sam” speed awareness signs on approaches to Rosalie Village.
The petition argued these alternatives would improve safety without removing essential parking relied on by local businesses.
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Organisers are calling on Brisbane City and the local councillor to work with businesses and the broader community to develop what they describe as a safer and more balanced solution. They say they want pedestrian safety improvements that also preserve the accessibility and vibrancy of Rosalie Village.
The petition concludes by encouraging residents and visitors to support a solution that protects pedestrians while recognising the important role local businesses play in the community. It asks Brisbane to reconsider the proposed crossing location and explore alternative traffic calming measures that address safety concerns without further reducing on-street parking.
Published 3-July-2026
