News from 27 May 2024 council meeting Published on 27 May 2024 Collins Street tactical bicycle infrastructure The Hobart City Council has endorsed the concept plan for tactical bicycle lanes on Collins Street, between Molle Street and Murray Street, to proceed to detailed design and further project communications, community and business engagement. As part of its commitment to complete cycling facilities along Collins Street in the endorsed Central Hobart Plan and the Greater Hobart Cycling Plan, the City of Hobart will begin detailed designs on new bike lanes for Collins Street, with a focus on creating a vibrant city where people socialise, spend and stay more. This initiative underscores our commitment to enhancing active, safe transport options for our city and fostering sustainable urban development within our community. Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said this project would extend the Hobart Rivulet Park corridor along Collins Street. “This will create an essential safe link between kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the city, providing our community with the opportunity to consider alternative transport choices while also reducing congestion on our roads into and around the city,” Cr Reynolds said. City Mobility Portfolio Chair Cr Ryan Posselt emphasised the importance of stakeholder engagement, particularly with local businesses on Collins Street. "By uplifting streetscape and providing safety improvements, we aim to encourage more people to ride and walk along this vibrant city corridor.
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