The section of Felstead Road between Trouts Road and South Pine Road experiences relentless speed-related motor vehicle incidents and poses a serious danger to residents, children, pets, and local wildlife.

Each month, there are multiple incidents involving vehicles hitting kerbs, crashing into chicane signage, or colliding with other vehicles. This ongoing pattern represents a significant safety concern for local residents, particularly parents whose children walk along this road to reach their school bus stops. The high volume of speeding traffic creates a serious and potentially life-threatening risk.

Everton Park is a vibrant, community-focused suburb. Families enjoy evening walks, children ride their bikes, and neighbours stop to chat along the street. Unfortunately, these everyday activities are increasingly overshadowed by the constant danger posed by speeding vehicles. Ensuring safety and peace of mind for everyone in our neighbourhood must be a priority.

Installing speed bumps on Felstead Road would significantly reduce vehicle speeds and, in turn, the likelihood and severity of accidents. Speed bumps have been successfully implemented in similar residential areas across Brisbane and have proven effective in managing traffic and protecting residents.  The speed bumps on Dargie Street are an excellent example of their effectiveness. 

Currently, chicanes are used as the primary traffic-calming measure on this section of road. However, they do not reduce vehicle speed. In fact, they appear to increase risk, as drivers often treat them as racing obstacles. There are ongoing hooning issues, visible burnout marks on the road, and repeated damage to signage—clear evidence that the current measures are ineffective.

As residents, we frequently struggle to mow our lawns or safely enter and exit our driveways due to the speed of passing vehicles.

Importantly, this section of Felstead Road is a low bus-use area, serviced by only one bus route (Route 354). This makes it well-suited to alternative and more effective traffic-calming solutions, such as speed bumps. Additionally, speed bumps are a cost-effective and straightforward measure that Brisbane City Council can implement relatively quickly.

Many local residents share these concerns and strongly support the installation of speed bumps to improve safety.

This call to action is not merely about traffic regulation—it is about protecting lives, preserving community wellbeing, and ensuring our streets remain safe for everyone.

By signing this petition, you can help drive a critical change to secure a safer neighbourhood and reclaim our streets from the dangers of speeding traffic.

Please join us in urging Brisbane City Council to prioritise the installation of speed bumps on Felstead Road and help make Everton Park a safer, more enjoyable place for families, pedestrians, and the entire community.

*** Please note - the petition is open for signature until 20 JANUARY 2026 - submission to BCC will be made thereafter ***