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Read news, announcements, events & opinions on improving Hobart streets.

Opinion: Power and Speed of E-Bikes in Tasmania
E-bikes in Tasmania: why the state government should increase the legal limits for power and speed of electric bikes.
The Good and Bad of Cycling in Hobart — BikeSpot 2023 Analysis
Using crowdsourced info from BikeSpot 2023, here’s a deep dive into where people feel safe riding bikes around Hobart and where they don’t.
Intercity Cycleway Works— 14 Dec 2023
Works are underway on the Intercity Cycleway this afternoon Thursday 14 December 2023. There’s a detour in place.
Test Ride Electric Cargo Bikes — Sat 9 Dec 2023
Has the Tasmanian government e-bike rebate got you thinking about an electric cargo bike? Test ride a bunch of them this Saturday 9 December.
Rebates for Electric Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards & Cars
You can now get a rebate from the Tasmanian government when you buy an e-bike, e-scooter, e-skateboard or e-vehicle.

Have your say on council & state government plans currently open for feedback.

Find out about street improvement projects already underway around Hobart.

Derwent Ferry Service Masterplan
Many more ferries plying Hobart’s Derwent River is the vision detailed in a Tasmanian government masterplan. Find out the key facts.
Electric Bus Trial — Metro Tas
Metro Tasmania is trialing electric buses in Hobart and Launceston. Here’s the facts on the trial and the technologies it’s testing.
South Arm Highway Upgrade
An upgrade is planned for South Arm Road/Highway between Glebe Hill and Lauderdale. Find out the plan and our thoughts.
Kingston Beach Local Area Traffic Management
Kingborough Council is planning pedestrian improvements on Beach Rd & Osborne Esplanade in Kingston Beach. Find out their plan & our thoughts.
Mt Nelson & Sandy Bay Neighbourhood Plan
City of Hobart is developing a neighbourhood plan which will outline how Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay develops over the next 20 years.

Campaigns or petitions that need your help.

Romilly Street in South Hobart needs a footpath!
Part of Romilly St in South Hobart doesn’t have a footpath so people walk on the road. Read about our campaign to add one!
Improving the ‘Bumpy Track’ (Lower Marlyn Rd)
Residents are campaigning to improve this important connection in South Hobart. Find out where the campaign is up to.
Greater Hobart Cycling Plan
An interconnected network of all ages & abilities bike paths across greater Hobart. Find out exactly what the plan is.