This ~68-page strategy, (55 MB) published in March 2002 and prepared inhouse by officers of Toowoomba City Council, aims to improve “the equity, accessibility, convenience and safety of cycling and pedestrian travel” for residents and visitors.

Principles articulated in the report:

  1. Consultation should be an open and accountable process and participation and input should be encouraged from all of the community, throughout the development and implementation of the strategy.
  2. Cycling and walking* need to be recognised as integral parts of the transport system and be considered in all landuse planning and transport designs.
  3. Cyclists can ride on the road or use paths (unless signed otherwise) and this choice should be supported with the appropriate combination of on-road and off-road facilities and integration into the planning and design of road networks.
  4. Facilities should be designed to encourage safe and responsible sharing of pathways and roadways by accommodating the different travel speeds of users.
  5. Education should form part of the provision of infrastructure to encourage people to use it appropriately and safely.
  6. Partnerships with other agencies, private enterprise and community groups are required for successful implementation of this strategy.