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
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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
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.
On a crisp winter morning by the Hobart Rivulet, a simple idea turned into something extraordinary. Bikes of every kind gathered, laughter and bells filled the air, and for a moment, we felt the streets come alive—safe, welcoming, and shared by all.
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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
Hobart City Councillor, Paramedic and Cycling South Chair - Ryan Posselt - provides his thoughts on Collins Street. It’s a new year, and it hasn’t taken long for bike lanes to appear in public discourse, kicking off in the third week of January with conservative politicians questioning their
This article was first published in The Mercury newspaper on Wednesday 22 January 2025 The belief that bike lanes pose a threat to businesses is not held up by the evidence Some people see a parked car and equate that to a business customer but don’t make the same
RACT’s vision aligns with sustainable streets, promoting public transport, cycling, and reduced car dependency for a better Hobart future.
What Can You Carry on Your Bike? When you think of a bike, you might picture a simple ride for one person, but today’s bikes are far more versatile than that. From groceries to children, surfboards to furry friends, modern bikes can carry it all! Whether you’re looking
Creating Safer, More Accessible Streets As cities around the world embrace sustainable transport solutions, the demand for bike and scooter parking is growing rapidly. In Hobart, where active transport is becoming a key focus, providing dedicated parking for bicycles and scooters is more important than ever. Proper parking infrastructure isn’