transport
Forced car ownership, high emissions, and traffic jams—Hobart’s car-first design isn’t working. Better public transport is the key to a fairer, greener city.
The State Government may have abandoned active transport — but we haven’t. The latest state budget shows the Liberals have completely cut funding for bike infrastructure projects beyond next year. While $6.5 million had been allocated for cycling infrastructure in 2025–26, under the next three new financial years,
Light up the night! Join a glowing community ride through Hobart’s inner-city streets and bike lanes. When: Saturday 14th June - from 5:30pm for a 6pm roll-out Where: 40 Molle St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia What: An easy ride, skate or scoot through the city with lights, finishing
SPLH wrote a submission for Tasmania's 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy, but what has preventive health got to do with our built environment?
We are pleased to invite all of Streets People Love Hobart’s supporters to the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Streets People Love Hobart Inc. This is a milestone moment for our newly incorporated association. The AGM will formalise our structure, elect our inaugural committee, and set the foundation
Your vote is needed at the public meeting attempting to remove bike lanes. Tuesday 25th March. Get your ticket, attend and vote.
Yesterday’s community BBQ was a celebration of community spirit, with an incredible turnout and glorious sunshine lighting up the day. Families, friends, and neighbours came together to enjoy great food, lively conversation, and a shared vision for a more vibrant Hobart. We were thrilled to welcome special guests, including:
We are absolutely thrilled to have been featured in The Mercury today! The article shines a spotlight on Streets People Love Hobart, our passionate community group advocating for safer, more inclusive, and sustainable streets in our city. The story highlights our support for the Hobart City Council’s proposal to
The Economic Case for Streets People Love Did you know that pedestrian-friendly streets aren’t just better for people’s well-being—they’re also great for business? Around the world, car-free zones and walkable precincts have been shown to significantly increase economic activity, enhance property values, and boost local economies.
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SPLH wrote a submission for Tasmania's 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy, but what has preventive health got to do with our built environment?
We are pleased to invite all of Streets People Love Hobart’s supporters to the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Streets People Love Hobart Inc. This is a milestone moment for our newly incorporated association. The AGM will formalise our structure, elect our inaugural committee, and set the foundation
The Hobart E-Bike Library officially launched this May, and within hours some bikes were booked out for the year. That’s right – Hobartians jumped at the chance to borrow one of six e-bikes available in the library’s free two-week loan program. There's still a few bookings available
The ultra-wide intersection radius allows for cars to travel faster through them at the expense of pedestrian safety.
Dr Anna Johnston is a local haematologist, long-time cycling commuter, and spokesperson for Streets People Love Hobart. In this piece, she explores how the way we design our streets impacts our health, drawing lessons from cities around the world. A recent trip to the US reminded me what is at
Anna Johnston from Streets People Love Hobart speaks at the Collins Street bike lane meeting, calling for safer, more inclusive streets. She highlights the need for active transport, sustainable city design, and community-led change.
Fast forward nearly 50 years and a few local businesses are worried that reducing on-street parking in Collins Street to accommodate a bike lane will be detrimental to their business while ignoring all the evidence that suggests otherwise...
Lauren wrote in to our Instagram and shared a story of her journey in to riding a bike for transport. I live in Kingston and only started riding about a year ago when I bit the bullet and bought an e-bike – now it’s my main form of transport for
Your vote is needed at the public meeting attempting to remove bike lanes. Tuesday 25th March. Get your ticket, attend and vote.
Bruce Levett, a Hobart resident and public health advocate, has led Health Consumers Tasmania and serves on the Tasmanian Council of Social Service board. He urges a shift from car parking debates to urban planning that promotes active transport, healthier communities, and thriving local businesses.
We need a bunch of volunteers to give us 1 - 2 hours of your time before work (7-9am or part of) on Tuesday 4th March to give Hobart's friendly active transport commuters a wave and a sticker! If you haven't already earned yourself a Streets
Hobart City Council is installing a bike lane along Collins Street - this will consist of one-way bike lanes on each side of Collins Street. But is there any merit to a 'two-way' bike lane on one side only? This post explains why a two-way bike lane would
