Annerley Residents Push for Safer Clive Street Crossing

Concerned residents in Annerley are pushing for urgent safety improvements at the Clive Street crossing, a notoriously dangerous intersection off Ipswich Road, where speeding vehicles and poor design put pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users at constant risk.

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The street, which sits in the heart of the Annerley high street, spans up to 22 metres at its widest point, more than double the width of nearby crossings like Dudley Street. This excessive width allows cars to turn in and out at high speeds, making it difficult for drivers to notice and stop for pedestrians in time. A recent serious hit-and-run incident near the crossing has intensified calls for immediate action.

Community group Active Travel for Annerley is leading the campaign and urging Council to implement simple, cost-effective upgrades to make the area safer.

“Clive Street in Annerley is in the heart of the Ipswich Rd Annerley high street, but crossing it is absurdly dangerous for anyone walking, riding a bike or in a wheelchair,” the petition reads. “Almost all Annerley residents, including those who drive, ride or take public transport to the post office, shops or chemist need to cross Clive St at some point.

“Clive St is one of the most dangerous side streets on the Ipswich Rd high street. Pedestrians using the kerb ramps need to cross 16m of road, and it’s 22m at the widest point. The crossing at nearby Dudley St is just 9m, or 11m at the widest point.”

The group is calling for two main changes:

• A raised “wombat” crossing to slow down traffic and improve visibility
  
• Kerb extensions to narrow the intersection to 9 metres—matching nearby Dudley Street—while still allowing room for two-way traffic and cyclists
  

According to the group, these changes could be implemented quickly and cheaply without removing any traffic lanes or parking spaces.

To help make the project a reality, Active Travel for Annerley has launched a petition encouraging local support. Residents have until 2 November 2025 to sign and voice their backing.

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For more details or to sign the petition, locals are encouraged to visit www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petition/view/pid/1467.

Published 21-July-2025