Brisbane City Council’s decision to drop the speed limit on Brisbane CBD’s Ann Street has prompted calls from the opposition for more to be done.

On Tuesday, lord mayor Graham Quirk announced the speed limit reduction on Ann Street from 60km/h to 40km/h, from Creek Street to the Riverside Expressway, as well as new and upgraded pedestrian crossings, in response to the council’s pedestrian safety review.

The speed limit on Ann Street in Brisbane's CBD will be reduced to 40km/h. Credit:Ruth McCosker

“It is now evident from the number of recent pedestrian-related road incidents that more can be done to improve safety for pedestrians in both the CBD and suburbs,” Cr Quirk said.

There have been several incidents involving pedestrians in Brisbane recently, including the death of Ann Marie Stent, who lost her life on May 22 after being hit by a bus while crossing Ann Street.