A chain of human bollards formed along a major West End road on Friday morning has been labelled an “irresponsible stunt” by council’s public transport chairman, while Greens councillor Jonathan Sri argued it was the only way to get cycling safety on the agenda.

On Friday morning, traffic cones, traffic markers and a chain of people standing like bollards created a barrier-separated bike lane on Hardgrave Road towards West End State School.

Greens councillor Jonathan Sri has been accused of promoting 'irresponsible' stunts. Credit:Tony Moore

Ahead of the event, Cr Sri said West End residents would defy the council by creating their own temporary pop-up bike lane to apply political pressure for safe, separated bike lanes.

“While pop-up bike lanes have been used in other cities around the world, this will be the first of its kind in Queensland,” he said.