- Length
- 20 km (TMR calls it the 20 km cycleway)
- Start
- South Brisbane
- Finish
- Slacks Creek
- Region
- Brisbane south to Logan (Woolloongabba, Greenslopes, Holland Park West, Eight Mile Plains, Slacks Creek)
E-bike rules here
Brisbane City Council describes the V1 as a dedicated bikeway for bikes and e-mobility devices. No other path-specific rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.
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Highlights
- A dedicated 3-metre-wide bikeway beside the Pacific Motorway
- Connects to the CBD via the Goodwill Bridge
- The O’Keefe Street cycle bridge opened in June 2024; stages A to E now run from Lewisham Street, Greenslopes to the Gateway Motorway off-ramp at Eight Mile Plains
Before you go
- Popular with commuters between the city and Underwood
- Sections still to come at Woolloongabba (in planning) and Birdwood Road, Holland Park West (designed) — expect works
- The Norman Creek Bikeway joins at its southern end
Common questions
Can you ride an e-bike on the Veloway 1 (V1) – Pacific Motorway Bikeway?
Brisbane City Council describes the V1 as a dedicated bikeway for bikes and e-mobility devices. No other path-specific rule found. Queensland rules apply: 250 W motor, assistance to 25 km/h, 12 km/h on footpaths, 12 km/h when passing pedestrians on shared paths (otherwise the signed limit), give way to pedestrians, and wear a helmet. Since 31 August 2026 riders must be 16 or older with at least a learner licence — urban paths like this one are not covered by the recreational-area exemption.
How long is the Veloway 1 (V1) – Pacific Motorway Bikeway?
20 km (TMR calls it the 20 km cycleway), from South Brisbane to Slacks Creek.
Sources
- Veloway 1 (Pacific Motorway) – Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Brisbane bikeways – Brisbane City Council
- Riding e-bikes and e-scooters on footpaths and shared paths – Queensland Government
- E-bike rules in Queensland – Queensland Government
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