{"id":8158,"date":"2025-02-03T18:57:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T08:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/?page_id=8158"},"modified":"2025-02-07T19:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T09:30:29","slug":"young-resident-leads-pedestrian-safety-campaign-on-bowman-parade-in-bardon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/young-resident-leads-pedestrian-safety-campaign-on-bowman-parade-in-bardon\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Resident Leads Pedestrian Safety Campaign on Bowman Parade in Bardon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eight-year-old Sam from Bardon has taken action to improve pedestrian safety on Bowman Parade, where he and his family walk to school daily. Concerned about the lack of proper pedestrian infrastructure, Sam has started a petition urging the city officials to implement safety measures at a crossing near the Bowls Club.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bowman Parade is a heavily used route, and the current crossing near the creek underpass lacks zebra markings, speed humps, or slow-down signs. Sam’s mother does not allow him to walk alone due to the high speed of vehicles and poor visibility at the crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents have reported frequent near-misses, with pedestrians often forced to wait in the middle of the road or retreat quickly when vehicles appear. Sam\u2019s petition, with more than 1,200 signatures, reflects widespread concerns from the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Limited Traffic Calming Measures Across Brisbane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The campaign highlights a broader issue in Brisbane, where pedestrian safety measures have been a low priority. In the last budget, only one new traffic calming project was funded for the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

City authorities have faced criticism for prioritising car-centric transport planning, with limited investment in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efforts to Improve Bowman Parade Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While BCC has not yet committed to significant upgrades for the Bowman Parade crossing, local representatives have secured approval for an LED Slow Down sign near the crossing. However, many argue that this is not enough to ensure safety. The feasibility of a new chicane is currently under review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam’s petition aims to push for further traffic calming measures, such as a zebra crossing or speed humps, to reduce vehicle speeds and improve visibility for pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Happens Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With growing community support, Sam’s petition is putting pressure on BCC to address pedestrian safety on Bowman Parade. The outcome of the BCC\u2019s investigation into a potential chicane will determine whether more significant changes will be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Residents who support improved pedestrian infrastructure in Bardon are encouraged to sign the petition and voice their concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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sign petition here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published 3-Feb-2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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