They have to step into the direct path of cyclists on a blind corner to continue walking through the busy area between the Fantauzzo Hotel and the bars and restaurants along the river's edge. The problem is highlighted in a video from the community cycling group Space for Cycling BNE. On Friday morning, many pedestrians told Brisbane Times the situation was inadequate, and several, such as video production manager Richard Williams, called for changes. "It is just so hazardous, and pedestrians have to get through there," said Mr Williams, who works nearby.

"The pedestrian pathway leads everyone to a bottleneck, and they haven't really done anything. This pedestrian sign heading towards the wall just shows how clueless they are," he said. "On a busy night you would be walking down here and there is a line-up of cars trying to get through, and the road is just too narrow for so many cars. Richard Williams is among those who question why a pedestrian walkway at Howard Smith Wharves leads into a wall. Credit:Tony Moore "It's a pedestrian walkway, a bicycleway, and it's a turning area for Ubers and hotel parking." Mr Williams said the precinct should have been better planned for the number of patrons, cars, taxis, and ride-sharing vehicles operating there.

Planter boxes to provide restaurant privacy appear to have been built over the footpath, which re-emerges about 30 metres away. English visitor Caroline Jamieson said she was confused when she reached the wall. British visitor Caroline Jamieson was confused when she reached the wall, and suggested a sign telling pedestrians to change direction. Credit:Tony Moore "I was going to go that way," Ms Jamieson said, looking in the opposite direction, where pedestrians walk around a garden to the front of the restaurants. "It is not very well planned, no.

"At the very least they should put up a sign suggesting you go this way [towards the river's edge]." Local doctor Michael O'Sullivan said the area was dangerous at night and suggested a pedestrian crossing in the area to guide those on foot and separate them from cyclists. Dahlia Serrano and Elina Gardner agreed the area was dangerous at night. "There is no pathway for you to follow," Ms Serrano said. "What the pedestrians do is cross over there [into the cycling lane], which is actually quite dangerous," she said. "I have seen families crossing and they have children with them. Sometimes they can be caught between two cars and it is quite dangerous because you have no place to go.

"It is very, very congested and very, very dangerous." All the visitors agreed Howard Smith Wharves was an attractive, friendly area, but that didn't allay their concerns about walking in the congested area. Mr Muzzolini said he was aware of the problem and the issue would be addressed at a management meeting on Monday. "I only started a week and a half ago, and it was one of the first things I saw when I walked in here," he said. "I said 'that is very odd', and I have already broached it with the chief financial officer.