Interests in planning, urban sustainability, urban mobility, blue/green infrastructure, urban greening, biodiversity corridors, public policy, preventive health, and enabling transport modal choice. Urban commuter: walking, cycling, driving and bus.
At the start of a new financial year, we thought it was worth looking at what the State Government has in store for active transport over the coming 12 months (and beyond). Many former Treasurers have noted that budgets are all about priorities: where Governments allocate funding shows what they
In June 2026, the City of Hobart invited the community to provide feedback on the Transforming Collins Street project, for the first anniversary of the trial. This was the fourth of five consultation rounds to assess community and business sentiment. A number of changes had occurred since the previous consultation
The City of Hobart recently invited the community to share their vision for the Better Streets project, with the focus on Lenah Valley, North Hobart and Mount Stuart communities. Specifically they asked for feedback on three streets: * Augusta Road (1.2km from Elizabeth St junction to Greenway Avenue) * upper Elizabeth
SPLH's Productivity Commission submissions helped shape a $500m federal Active Transport Fund, unlocking $1b for walking and cycling nationally.
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Hobart's beaches, bushland reserves and parks are places for activity, contemplation, gathering and play. These open spaces are home to an abundance of native wildlife, plants, woodlands, forests and grasslands. Over the past two years, the City of Hobart held two extensive community engagement processes to understand how