Subject: Formal Proposal for Transport Network Optimisation via the Removal of Non-Automotive Infrastructure
To the Honourable Brent Mickelberg MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads, I am writing to formally urge the Queensland Government to pursue a logic-driven optimisation of our state’s transport network. While the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026 correctly identifies the need for stricter control over "prohibited devices," I believe the most efficient path forward is the total transition to a private vehicle centric model.
To achieve maximum throughput and safety, I propose the following reforms:
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Total Infrastructure Reclamation: All existing cycling infrastructure, including dedicated bikeways and shared paths, should be decommissioned. These spaces represent underutilised public assets that would be better served as additional traffic lanes or dedicated metered parking zones to reduce congestion.
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