With Main Roads commitment to improving safety and achieving a high standard of cycling facilities, new on road "hook turn" storage boxes are being installed at the Mulgrave Road - Severin Street intersection and at future upgrades of similar intersections in Cairns.
WHAT IS A HOOK TURN?
It is a safe way for cyclists to make a right turn at intersections by keeping to the left of the road. Diagram shows unsignalised intersection.
WHAT IS A HOOK TURN STORAGE BOX?
It is an area linemarked on the road within a multi-laned signalised intersection showing a cyclist where to position themselves to do a "hook turn".
HOW WILL A CYCLIST DO A HOOK TURN USING THE BOX?
As shown on the diagram a cyclist would:-
Move forward through the intersection from the bicycle lane on a "green" light. STOP in the box at the opposite corner – turn right (in the direction of the marked arrow).
When light turns "green", move forward through the intersection into the bicycle lane ahead.
WHAT ABOUT MOTORISTS?
When stopped at traffic lights where "hook turn" storage boxes have been installed cyclists will be positioned in front of queued traffic. When the light turns green motorists will need to be aware of cyclists in front of them when moving through the intersection.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
A short video showing cyclists how to perform a "hook turn" is available for viewing on the following websites: www.mainroads.qld.gov.au; www.transport.qld.gov.au; www.cairns.qld.gov.au or alternatively for further information please contact the Main Roads office on 4040 6358.
