Key operating rules relating to all Brisbane Ranks

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2 Key operating rules relating to all Brisbane Ranks Only ride on BCC/private landholder approved routes of travel Riding in shared use zones In pedestrian zones where riding is permitted: go DEAD SLOW at all times max speed of 5-7 kilometres per hour do not ring your bell to clear the path when travelling along any shared pedestrian and cycle pathway you must wait till a natural gap appears to overtake pedestrians No soliciting Riders stand beside their cab and wait for customers to approach Mandatory use of seat belts Riders must ensure the customers are buckled up before starting any journey It is the rider s job to do the belt up to ensure it is secure Aligning cabs at ranks Riders must position cabs to fit in the designated rank space so that the rank looks neat and orderly at all times cabs should always be aligned Move on when asked If for any reason authorities (police/council officers/landholder reps) ask you to move on, please do as they ask with no questions Don t block access to facilities Please don t block access to steps, path entrances, bicycle racks etc when either parked at designated ranks or when accepting hailed fares or travelling slowly along any roadway or shared pathway Note All other rules pertaining to operating procedures are fixed to the underside of cab seats please refer to these or ask the rank manager if you have any questions

3 Green Cabs Riverside Tours

4 Eagle St Pier Tours

5 Stanley St (ring road) Big Wheel & QPAT Wall GC depot South Bris Station No pedicab acess to Arbor Walk Little Stanley St GC Rank legend No access Access from Little Stanley to River Quay permitted River Quay South Brisbane and South Bank

Roma St Fire Station Roma St Station Adelaide & George St cnr Queen & Edward St cnr 2 ranks Fridays Edward St Eagle St Pier William St/Vic Bridge 2 ranks George St 2 ranks

6 Roma St Fire Station Roma St Station Adelaide & George St cnr Queen & Edward St cnr 2 ranks Fridays Edward St Eagle St Pier William St/Vic Bridge 2 ranks George St 2 ranks Push thru access only - past Casino steps Myer Centre Elizabeth & Albert Sts cnr 2 ranks Botanical Gardens Jade Buddha legend GC Rank No access River Stage Brisbane CBD and Roma St

legend Roma GC St Rank Fire Station No access Roma St Station William St/Vic Bridge 2 ranks George St 2 ranks Push thru access only - past Casino steps Adelaide &

7 legend Roma GC St Rank Fire Station No access Roma St Station William St/Vic Bridge 2 ranks George St 2 ranks Push thru access only - past Casino steps Adelaide & George St cnr Queen & Edward St cnr 2 ranks Myer Centre Elizabeth & Albert Sts cnr 2 ranks Fridays Jade Buddha Botanical Gardens Anne St & Chinatown cnr River Stage The Valley

8 South Bank Parklands

Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank Capacity 6 cabs Don t ride beyond the bollards into the Arbor Walk it s out of bounds for bicycles Give way to pedestrians

9 Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank Capacity 6 cabs Don t ride beyond the bollards into the Arbor Walk it s out of bounds for bicycles Give way to pedestrians at all times Pls ride DEAD SLOW here until you are on a road Site advantages: nearby road entry point; site does not block pedestrian flow 6 cabs South Bank Parklands Big Wheel

it s out of bounds for bicycles Give way to pedestrians at all times Pls ride DEAD SLOW here until you are on a

10 Reverse angle 6 cabs rank continues past RHS edge of pic Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank used when Big Wheel rank is closed due to an event Capacity 6 cabs Don t ride beyond the bollards into the Arbor Walk it s out of bounds for bicycles Give way to pedestrians at all times Pls ride DEAD SLOW here until you are on a road Site advantages: nearby road entry point; site does not block pedestrian flow South Bank Parklands - QPAT wall

position, reversed into low wall Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: ranks sits next to a

11 3 cabs here on lhs of driveway 2 cabs here (overflow rank rhs of driveway) Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank Capacity 5 cabs (2 either side of driveway) Ride DEAD SLOW onto footpath then push cab into position, reversed into low wall Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: ranks sits next to a crossroads; near restaurants; nearby road entry point; site does not block pedestrian flow South Bank Parklands - Little Stanley St

3 cabs here Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank Capacity 3 cabs Ride to site no need to push, but PLS 0 Dead Slow near pedestrians Reverse cab into

12 3 cabs here Site specific rules BCC/South Bank approved rank Capacity 3 cabs Ride to site no need to push, but PLS 0 Dead Slow near pedestrians Reverse cab into position against low wall Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: good rank for time before QPAT evening shows start South Bank Parklands - River Quay

4 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 4 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Park parallel to garden Don t park across bollard entry area Leave 2 metres of clear

13 4 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 4 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Park parallel to garden Don t park across bollard entry area Leave 2 metres of clear footpath area at all times Site advantages: set between 2 main entrances to SBP to capture ped flow in and out of parklands South Bank Parklands Stanley St Ring Road 1

3 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 3 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Park adjacent to garden Leave clear footpath area at all times Move cabs if cars

14 3 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 3 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Park adjacent to garden Leave clear footpath area at all times Move cabs if cars need to access Site advantages: set near end of Victoria Bridge to capture ped flow in and out of parklands South Bank Parklands Stanley St Ring Road 2 Central Garden

15 6 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 6 cabs Ride onto site from Stanley St Move if buses need site but you never/rarely see buses here Site advantages: set near end of Victoria Bridge to capture ped flow in and out of parklands South Bank Parklands Stanley St Ring Road 3 Bus Stop

4 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 4 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Don t block ped flow near QPAT wall Move if QPAT security ask you to Site advantages:

16 4 cabs here Site specific rules Capacity 4 cabs Push onto site from Stanley St Don t block ped flow near QPAT wall Move if QPAT security ask you to Site advantages: set near end of Victoria Bridge and QPAT to capture ped flow in and out of parklands, plus people going to West End South Bank Parklands Stanley St Ring Road 4 QPAT

17 South Brisbane Station

3 cabs here Site specific rules Unapproved rank 3 or more cabs OK Ride onto footpath at corner then dismount and push to site Park parallel to signage Give way to

18 3 cabs here Site specific rules Unapproved rank 3 or more cabs OK Ride onto footpath at corner then dismount and push to site Park parallel to signage Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: Good rank at evenings with lots of foot traffic going to West End and across Victoria Bridge South Brisbane Station on Melbourne St corner

19 Treasury Casino/Reddacliff Place

2 cabs here Treasury Casino & Reddacliff Place William St/Victoria

rules BCC approved and marked rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to

way to pedestrians Site advantages: Good rank on Fri evening till

20 2 cabs here Treasury Casino & Reddacliff Place William St/Victoria Bridge cnr Note BCC footpath marking 2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC approved and marked rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to temporary fence Ride onto footpath then push cab into position give way to pedestrians Site advantages: Good rank on Fri evening till 8pm, when SB events are staged, at weekends and during school Reverse view

2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity but OK to rank more cabs behind the 2 marked spaces here To enter site ride towards pedestrian entry to mall end but

21 2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity but OK to rank more cabs behind the 2 marked spaces here To enter site ride towards pedestrian entry to mall end but dismount just before front wheel enters mall zone to avoid council (mall) fine (ie riding on the mall), then push cab into position Ensure pedestrian flow is not blocked on the rest of the footpath Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: Good rank Fri evening till 8pm, weekends, and school holidays Treasury Casino/Reddacliff Place William St/Casino cnr

2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity but OK to rank 2 more cabs next to wall recess here To enter site from George St ride up onto edge of centre of mall area

22 2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity but OK to rank 2 more cabs next to wall recess here To enter site from George St ride up onto edge of centre of mall area (ie between the 2 pedestrian flows and in front of the silver balls) but get off immediately you are on the grey tiles to avoid a council (mall) fine (ie riding on the mall), then push cab into position To enter from William St end push cab up past Treasury steps (no riding on any mall zone) No use of music here until you are riding with customers on George St Ensure pedestrian flow is not blocked on the rest of the footpath Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: Good rank Fri evening till 8pm, weekends, and school holidays Treasury Casino/Reddacliff Place George St/Casino cnr

2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity To enter site from George St ride up onto edge of centre of mall area (ie past pedestrian flow line crossing the street)

23 2 cabs here Site specific rules BCC marked and approved rank 2 cab capacity To enter site from George St ride up onto edge of centre of mall area (ie past pedestrian flow line crossing the street) but get off immediately you are on the grey tiles to avoid a council (mall) fine (ie riding on the mall), then push cab into position No use of music here until you are riding with customers on George St Ensure pedestrian flow is not blocked on the rest of the footpath Give way to pedestrians at all times Site advantages: Good rank Fri evening till 8pm, weekends, and school holidays Treasury Casino/Reddacliff Place George St/Queen St Mall cnr

24 Roma St/Suncorp Stadium

Site specific rules Unofficial rank 12 cab capacity (or whatever will fit) Enter footpath at crossing Park cabs backed towards the footpath edge.

25 Site specific rules Unofficial rank 12 cab capacity (or whatever will fit) Enter footpath at crossing Park cabs backed towards the footpath edge. Ensure clear pedestrian flow on footpath near building is maintained. Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Used pre-suncorp and post-suncorp events 12 cabs here, some parked parallel to hire bikes This area remains clear for pedestrian flow Roma St/Suncorp Stadium Roma St Station

Unlimited cabs here Lane closed to motorised traffic during big Suncorp events Fire Station Site specific rules Unofficial rank Unlimited cab capacity footpath widened for Suncorp events Enter via

26 Unlimited cabs here Lane closed to motorised traffic during big Suncorp events Fire Station Site specific rules Unofficial rank Unlimited cab capacity footpath widened for Suncorp events Enter via footpath or via road made into temporary footpath (ie to right of plastic barriers as you approach coming from Roma St Station (ie turn right at transit centre area but stay left and go to footpath) Ride into position if using road or push if using footpath) Keep cabs neatly lined up with rear of cabs to the road Site advantages: Used pre-suncorp and post-suncorp events Roma St/Suncorp Stadium Near Bus Tunnel entry and Fire Station

27 Queen St Mall/ Edward St end

3 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 cab capacity Park parallel to road between road edge infrastructure on Queen St Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians

28 3 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 cab capacity Park parallel to road between road edge infrastructure on Queen St Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays, or night time weekend rank. Captures Valley rides Queen St Mall/ Edward St end MacArthur Chambers side

to road Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times.

29 3 cabs here 3 cabs here Reverse view showing QSM Queen St Mall/ Edward St end Commonwealth Bank side Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 cab capacity Park parallel to road Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays, or night time weekend rank. Captures Valley rides

Site specific rules Unofficial rank 4 cab capacity Park cab rear to road edge Enter/exit via loading zone cutaway Give way to pedestrians at all times.

30 Site specific rules Unofficial rank 4 cab capacity Park cab rear to road edge Enter/exit via loading zone cutaway Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good Friday and Saturday evening (5-9pm) rank. Captures rides to Fridays/Jade Buddha /Exchange/Victory/Port Office Hotels + Botanical Gdns 4 cabs here exit and enter site here Edward St Rank 1 (Opposite Big W & near Tattersalls Arcade)

Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 cab capacity Park cab rear to road edge Enter/exit via loading zone cutaway loading zone Give way to pedestrians at all times.

31 Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 cab capacity Park cab rear to road edge Enter/exit via loading zone cutaway loading zone Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good Friday and Saturday evening (5-9pm) rank. Captures rides to Fridays/Jade Buddha /Exchange/Victory/Port Office Hotels + Botanical Gdns 3 cabs here exit and enter site here Edward St Rank 2 (Opposite Big W & near Tattersalls Arcade)

32 Myers Centre Elizabeth St

3 cab capacity Park backed into metal railings between posts Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all

33 2 cabs here 1 more cab here Push cab this way to enter/exit the rank Elizabeth St/Albert St intersection near Mall entry (Opposite McDonalds on Elizabeth St) Site specific rules Unofficial rank if Myers Security you to leave - pls leave! 3 cab capacity Park backed into metal railings between posts Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays, full shade, Queen St Mall police cannot touch you here.

34 Albert St Mall Entry Elizabeth St/Albert St Intersection

2 cabs here This way to crossing and entry/exit point Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road edge between infrastructure on Elizabeth St Enter via footpath

35 2 cabs here This way to crossing and entry/exit point Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road edge between infrastructure on Elizabeth St Enter via footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays. Elizabeth St/Albert St intersection near Mall entry (Opposite McDonalds on Elizabeth St)

2 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road between infrastructure on Albert St Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to

36 2 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road between infrastructure on Albert St Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays. Elizabeth St/Albert St intersection near Mall entry (Opposite McDonalds on Albert St)

37 CBD nitelife zone

38 6 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park with rear of cabs towards Fridays Nite Club Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good nite time rank for Valley and casino rides; good daytime rank when Riverside Markets are on Fridays Rank on Eagle Street

2 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road between infrastructure on Creek St Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to

39 2 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 2 cab capacity Park parallel to road between infrastructure on Creek St Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good nite time rank or daytime o Sunday when Riverside Markets are on Creek and Charlotte St T-Intersection Jade Buddha Nite Club

6 cabs here See next page for extra views of this site Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions)

40 6 cabs here See next page for extra views of this site Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions) Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good nite time rank or daytime on Saturday (don t use when Riverside Markets are on on Sunday) Eagle St Pier Fridays Steps

6 cabs here Wide view of Eagle St site Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions) Give

41 6 cabs here Wide view of Eagle St site Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions) Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good nite time rank or daytime on Saturday (don t use when Riverside Markets are on on Sunday) Eagle St Pier Fridays Steps

6 cabs here Alternate Eagle St site near RiverBar and Kitchen Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions)

42 6 cabs here Alternate Eagle St site near RiverBar and Kitchen Site rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park parallel to fence Enter via Eagle St (see next page pics and instructions) Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good nite time rank or daytime on Saturday (don t use when Riverside Markets are on on Sunday) Eagle St Pier River Bar and Kitchen

pier Exit and entry path to Eagle St Pier rank site coming

43 Access from Eagle St to the ESP rank rite: go through the path to the left of the 145 sign and follow your nose to the pier Exit and entry path to Eagle St Pier rank site coming out at 145 Eagle St Instructions to access Eagle St Pier Fridays Steps

44 Botanical Gardens

entry Give way to pedestrians at all times.

45 Up to 5 cabs here Site specific rules Official BCC rank Unlimited cab capacity Park parallel to hedge away from road edge Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good daytime rank especially in school holidays Botanical Gardens Albert St near cnr of Alice St

46 Adelaide St footpath on George St cnr

3 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 or more cab capacity Park parallel to road edge Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times.

47 3 cabs here Site specific rules Unofficial rank 3 or more cab capacity Park parallel to road edge Enter via cnr footpath entry Give way to pedestrians at all times. Site advantages: Good site when Reddacliff Place is closed during major events/daytime rank especially in school holidays. Adelaide/George St cnr diagonally opposite BCC building

48 The Valley

49 6 cabs here This is top of Chinatown Mall Site specific rules Unofficial rank 6 cab capacity Park with rear of cabs towards shop front Don t ride in Chinatown or Brunswick St Malls Site advantages: Good night time rank for rides to CBD The Valley Chinatown Rank

The Year Of Mercy Pilgrimage Sts Peter and Paul s Church, Bulimba To The Cathedral of St Stephen

The Year Of Mercy Pilgrimage Sts Peter and Paul s Church, Bulimba To The Cathedral of St Stephen Dist Route Photos Photos 0.0km St Peter and Paul s Church, 235 Riding Rd & Cnr Main Ave, Balmoral. http://www.bulimbacatholic.com/