Back in March, SPLH contributed our ideas to the City of Hobart's consultation process on the Hobart Housing Action Plan. We were one of 12 groups that made a written submission. Council's Community Engagement Report indicated that several of our ideas resonated, with Council making a
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.
📅 6pm Wednesday 20th May 📍In the Hanging Garden Add to Calendar Join us for an hour of catching up with transport and placemaking enthusiasts and professionals from around Hobart! This will be just an informal gathering for people to network and share with each other what's been happening
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
The City of Hobart has been consulting on a Housing Action Plan: a short to medium term strategy to increase housing density, diversity, and affordability across the Hobart LGA. Consultation closes this week, and we've made a submission. Ben and Penelope Clark prepared the submission, which was reviewed
The Tasmanian Government released the exposure draft of The Health Revolution – its 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy – back in December, with public consultation closing today (27 February). We've been involved in this process since Round 1 in May 2025, and were also invited to a Round 2 workshop
Southern Tasmania's next 25 years are being planned right now. We've had our say.
A new road is being built to service the Port of Hobart and the stadium precinct. We've been fighting to make sure it doesn't forget the thousands of people who will walk and ride through this corridor every day.
The Macquarie Point Northern Access Road is a proposed new connection between the intercity city cycleway and the evolving Macquarie Point precinct. Currently in feasibility and early design, it’s intended to improve access for heavy vehicles, port operations, future development, and major events. On paper, this sounds straightforward: a
What the traffic data shows A 12-month review of traffic data for Campbell Street and Argyle Street shows no notable increase in motor vehicle travel times since the bike lanes were installed. This finding is based on data collected by the Department of State Growth and presented by Council
Firstly, what is a "liveable" or a "15-minute city"? A liveable city is one where daily life is easy, healthy and connected. People have the option to reach work, shops, schools, parks and social spaces locally, without long or stressful journeys, and streets feel safe
In this address to the Tasmanian Parliament, the Honourable Cassy O'Connor MLC (Tasmanian Greens) speaks passionately about the urgent need to modernise Hobart's streets to better support community well-being, sustainability, and road safety. Streets People Love Hobart welcomes Ms O'Connor's support
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Join us for a special webinar as Oliver Oglesby presents the 2025 Hobart Neighbourhood Greenways Study – a comprehensive blueprint for transforming our suburbs into safe, accessible cycling networks.
Streets People Love Hobart enjoyed their first entry in to the City of Hobart Christmas Pageant this year. Our goal was to bring together a big group of diverse people to demonstrate the many low impact personal transport modes that are available to use in and around Hobart. This turned
✅Christmas Pageant sign-ups are OPEN! We're gearing up for the City of Hobart Christmas Pageant, but we could use more people! Walk, ride or skate, you can help us show Hobart the different ways people get around. We'll have people rollin' on cargo bikes,
Wednesday 15 October brought Australia's biggest celebration of commuter riding to Hobart and Kingston, and despite windy conditions in the lead-up, riders turned out to celebrate the simple joy of getting around by bike. Hobart's Waterfront Event Meanwhile in Hobart, Penelope Clark and Michael Sumner
Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer, and there's no better time to discover the joys of cycling to work. Streets People Love Hobart is thrilled to be part of this year's Ride2Work Day celebrations, with TWO fantastic events happening across Greater Hobart.
We are looking for people to join us in our Streets People Love Hobart Christmas pageant float! Participants will get to stroll or roll down the middle of the street in the Hobart CBD and bring joy to onlookers. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Now for
One of the benefits of a community group like Streets People Love Hobart is that discussion between members can reveal an iceberg below the surface. Issues that to an individual seem isolated are discovered to be much more widespread and impactful. The way traffic lights in Hobart work when people
New infrastructure connecting communities pays dividends as winter usage soars
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UPDATE: This was scheduled for 23rd August but was pushed back a week due to weather. The equipment planned to be used won't cope with rain! Some legends (not us) are putting together a bike rave! Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3 PM PRINCES WHARF NO. 1 (Intersection