As a local student, and having grown up here on the mountain, I am extremely passionate about having some dedicated bicycle/ walking paths provided to the people of Tamborine Mountain.

Put simply, the roads on the mountain are very busy and are not safe for pedestrians or cyclists. How long will it take before someone is run over or badly hurt?

I would very much like to be able to walk or ride to school just like kids in other communities do, but due to the lack of walkways and bike tracks, I like so many other students are forced to take the bus or have to be driven to school. 

Parents today say that us kids are watching TV or on phones/ devices too much and I completely agree! Walking tracks and bike tracks promote health and wellbeing amongst a community, where people of all ages from children, students, adults and seniors can all benefit.

The mountain has many elderly citizens and I think that people who use walking frames and mobility scooters would benefit, as would people with disabilities (wheelchairs etc) and parents with prams/ infants. 

Being semi rural, we have limited after school activity choices, and we have hardly any decent playgrounds or parks. I think that many residents feel deprived of such fundamental community infrastructure as a walk or bike track. 

Also as a tourist hotspot, what a draw card it would be to come up and walk or ride Tamborine mountain and showcase our beautiful surroundings in a eco-friendly friendly way! So many would benefit, even local businesses could hire out bikes and make extra money. It could be a boost for business and tourism alike!

Thank you kindly for your support!