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Discover central Shared paths Walking safely Riding safely Personal safety tips FREE Gold Coast Be courteous, keep to the left, Keep in mind these tips when you are Follow these tips for a safer journey: Bike riders can: MAP Follow these tips to maintain slow down. out and about: • Get the right bike – ensure it is the correct • ride on shared paths (unless prohibited by Explore key attractions around the size and type to meet your needs and a sign), but must keep left and give way your personal safety: Gold Coast by riding, walking or running, The City’s public shared paths are • walking with a friend is a great motivator for people of all abilities and levels of maintain your bike with a regular service. to pedestrians • Stay alert to your surroundings including Surfers Paradise Beach, Pacific • stay visible and wear reflective or bright at all times. Fair Shopping Centre and Australia Fair experience. In high use areas at peak times, coloured clothing • Fit your bike with a bell, white and red • ride two abreast on the road, but must Shopping Centre. shared paths can be extremely busy. reflectors – use front and rear lights at night. stay within 1.5 metres of each other • Avoid short cuts; walk in well lit, • walk facing oncoming traffic Easy to follow routes will connect you Remember to: • Pack wet weather gear and a water bottle • ride in bike, bus and transit lanes populated areas. to G:link stations, Sea World, Griffith • Keep left and give way to pedestrians. • wear comfortable clothing and footwear and carry a simple puncture repair kit. • Secure personal belongings. • ride on the road shoulder or in a traffic lane University, Metricon Stadium and • Travel at a speed and distance that • use marked crossings wherever possible • Always wear a helmet that complies with • Avoid using headphones or your everywhere in between. • overtake other vehicles on the left unless allows you to stop safely to avoid Australian Standards, it is the law. mobile phone when walking, riding • be aware of traffic and your surroundings. they are signalling to turn left. colliding with a pedestrian. or crossing the road. WALK, RIDE, See road rules for pedestrians See road rules for bike riders at • Keep left of oncoming bikes and • Plan in advance; know where you are PUBLIC TRANSPORT at qld.gov.au/transport qld.gov.au/transport other personal mobility devices. going and how you will get home. • Pedestrians must not stand • Inform someone where you are going SOUTHPORT, BUNDALL, still and block the path. and your expected time of return. SURFERS PARADISE, • Bike riders must wear a helmet and In an emergency call Triple Zero (000). BROADBEACH, MERMAID have lights if riding at night. To report a non-urgent incident or BEACH AND SURROUNDS. • Dogs must be kept on a lead. crime, call Policelink 131 444 or visit Find out more at police.qld.gov.au/reporting cityofgoldcoast.com.au/sharedpath BE SAFE Benefits for you Reduce school Share the road Public transport Bike share and for the city When active traffic congestion Whether you are a motorist, bike rider, The Gold Coast has many public travelling be or both, we all need to share the road. transport options that can be Rethink your ride with Lime. Students and parents are encouraged Better health sun safe and Queensland Government laws mean combined with a walk or ride. Pedal power has been boosted Walking and riding are ideal to leave the car at home and actively with Lime electric-assist bikes stay hydrated. motorists must allow: Public transport information for bus, forms of exercise. travel to school. on the Gold Coast. There are train and light rail services, including • a minimum of one metre when passing hundreds of share bikes available Rethink your daily travel and consider timetables and journey planners, are bike riders in a 60 kilometres per hour or in key locations, giving you a fun these options: available at translink.com.au Reduced traffic congestion less speed zone and active way to explore our More people walking, riding Re-mode by walking, riding or • at least 1.5 metres where the speed limit The G:link light rail system operates beautiful city. and taking public transport from 5am to midnight on weekdays and For more catching public transport. is over 60 kilometres per hour. The City’s official bike share means fewer cars on the road. throughout weekends. information on our Motorists are allowed to cross centre lines, scheme, Lime bikes provides Re-route and park further away and including double unbroken centre lines, The route links Helensvale, Gold Coast a more affordable and free bike riding walk the rest of the way. A greener environment straddle lane lines or drive on painted islands University Hospital, Southport, sustainable travel option. workshops, walking, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise and With fewer cars on the road, Re-time your travel to arrive outside to pass bike riders provided the driver has a For details on how to find, riding or public transport Broadbeach with a 7.5 minute service we can reduce air pollution and of peak times. clear view of any approaching traffic and reserve, unlock and use Lime between 7am and 7pm weekdays. on the Gold Coast. road noise. it is safe to do so. bikes, download the Lime App. Reduce your car travel and carpool See road rules at qld.gov.au/sharetheroad or active travel where possible. Save money Walking, riding and public Find out more at transport are more cost effective cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activeschooltravel than running a car. Gold Coast Bike Riding Guide This map has been developed to help you Hopo actively travel around the Gold Coast. Get the most out of your riding experience. Hop on and hop off with the With our great weather and natural environment Download a copy of the guide at walking, riding and public transport is a perfect Gold Coast’s ferry service, Hopo. cityofgoldcoast.com.au/bikeguide way to fully experience the Gold Coast lifestyle and You can float from one iconic many points of interest. It provides general riding information location to the next including: and shows the city’s bike routes, bikeways, clubs and organisations All existing pathways and bikeways are • Surfers Paradise highlighted as follows: across the Gold Coast. • HOTA (Home of the Arts) Yellow dashed lines indicate • Marina Mirage pathways for pedestrians Learn young and bike riders, unless • Southport Broadwater Parklands otherwise signed. • Sea World. Improve your child’s road safety awareness Charcoal dashed lines FUN HAVE and try out the mini bike circuit located at indicate on-road bikeways. Sailing 9 hours a day, 7 days a week North Shore Park, Varsity Lakes. visit hopo.com.au for timetable and service information. Gold Coast Oceanway For more information Free bike riding P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) The Gold Coast Oceanway is a 36 kilometre W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activetravel 20-TI-01553 network of shared bike and pedestrian workshops pathways along the coastline areas from The Spit to Coolangatta shown on the map with: The City of Gold Coast offers free workshops for every age and ability to help you get on your bike. Oceanway Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/bikeworkshops ! *" H !! ! E LITTLE USHER Labrador State R N !! ! M T Federation Walk D T Arundel E C L D AV CT IRON PL D Y ARUNDEL DR C OPEN DR ! B B ! School starts from car park RANGE CT E MYUNA CT I O A A ! A ! L A U L GLDE R E State P L ! L C GEMMA R T MILLEWA CT A W N T ! ! E R C D CATHERINE A SPIKES CT G CORALAV O Y S ! I ! ! T R N U N School R L C ! ! IMPERIAL PDE ARUNDEL C O B A ! 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