";s:4:"text";s:5340:" PARK upgrades … The notorious intersection on Brisbane's northside has claimed more victims. May 21, 2019 Brisbane City Council, Marchant Ward, Roads, Upgrades. Credit: Brisbane City Council. A controversial intersection upgrade in Dutton Park has been referred to the new joint state and council active transport committee by former deputy premier Jackie Trad. The improvements focus on increasing and enhancing accessible green space, … An improved connection through the park is also a key feature.Brisbane City Council has developed a park improvement plan for Davies Park, West End through consultation and feedback from the local community. Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner's vision for a greener and more vibrant city also promises new bridges and the biggest park Brisbane has seen in 50 years at Victoria Park. "Creating a situation where potentially dozens of riders are required to stop together at a red light in the middle of a climb before turning left into a narrow bike lane seems like a recipe for non-compliance, not to mention falls and injuries," they wrote."Students walking and riding to school will be placed at risk if these intersections aren’t redesigned to widen bike lanes and remove unnecessary slip lanes.""The current design includes fragmented cycle paths, slip lanes and a lack of signalised crossings that will make this intersection confusing and dangerous to active transport users."Cr Sri (The Gabba) said he was "really excited" about the new school but it was "concerned that the intersection designs are a death trap which will endanger pedestrians and cyclists.""Unfortunately, I do not believe the council’s design achieves this important objective for our community.Lucy is the urban affairs reporter for the Brisbane Times, with a special interest in Brisbane City Council.However, both Greens councillor Jonathan Sri and South Brisbane MP Ms Trad have expressed concerns the intersection changes are not safe for the high volumes of pedestrians and cyclists expected to enter and exit the school.Lobby group Space For Cycling Brisbane also shared concerns about the designs, writing that "hundreds" of cyclists daily would turn left into Gladstone Road at the intersection.A council spokeswoman said the intersection upgrades were part of the state government's ministerial infrastructure designation as part of the school construction and "council was unable to impose any conditions".The Gladstone Road and TJ Doyle Memorial Drive intersection is at the site of the new inner south state college currently under construction, with the council currently upgrading the intersection.Ms Trad wrote to Transport Minister Mark Bailey asking him to refer the intersection design to the council and state's newly-anointed joint active transport committee."This is where the new school’s main entrance will be located and we need to ensure that safety for pedestrians – students and local residents particularly – and the many cyclists who use Gladstone Road daily is prioritised and delivered through the design," Ms Trad wrote on social media.A controversial intersection upgrade in Dutton Park has been referred to the new joint state and council active transport committee by former deputy premier Jackie Trad."Pedestrians crossing from the northern side of Gladstone Road to the new bus stop would have to cross four sets of lights, which is going to lead to a lot of risky jaywalking," he said.She said the council had raised "a number of concerns" about the project with the Education Department in early 2019."Council is unable to make changes to a Queensland government project but will continue to liaise with the state government to ensure any pedestrian or cyclist issues that arise are addressed," she said.Cycling lobby groups have also raised fears the popular cycling route will be affected by the finalised intersection, while also raising safety issues with the construction site's current state. The improvements focus on increasing and enhancing accessible green space, promoting a sense of community, increasing recreational opportunities and maintaining the park's natural appeal. Corrie Street shops footpath upgrade. You can change these settings any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of the pageBefore designs are finalised, Council would like to hear your feedback on the draft improvement plan for the park.Council has $2.1 million this financial year for this project. Kerb & channel works for Minimine Street.