A new survey finds that around 35 per cent of Queenslanders avoid walking due to the heat.
The survey of 2600 people will inform a 10-year Queensland Walking Strategy due later this year.
Of the measures canvassed, over 40 per cent of surveyed Queenslanders say they would be encouraged to walk more by the implementation of better connected pathways that are better surfaced and have more shade.
The Queensland University of Technology will host a Queensland Walking Summit next week, which representatives from transport and accessibility stakeholder groups are expected to attend.