Making Transport More Accessible in Tasmania
RACT advocates for accessible, affordable public and active transport across Tasmania to ease congestion and improve everyday mobility
Tasmania is growing, and so is the pressure on our roads. That means longer commutes, more congestion, and fewer ways to get to your destination that don't involve a car.
Getting around isn't just about convenience, it's about connection.
How easily you can move around shapes your access to work, education, healthcare and community, whether you're in Hobart, Launceston, or a smaller Tasmanian town.
The problems
Traffic congestion, particularly in Hobart and Launceston, is increasing as our population grows
Fuel prices are volatile and often high, putting pressure on household budgets
Many Tasmanians still rely on a private car to get to work, often because there isn't a reliable public transport alternative
Public transport doesn’t always run when or where people need it to
What we want to see
Reliable, affordable public and active transport: buses, ferries and light rail Tasmanians can count on
Safer cycling infrastructure, and safer ways to get around on e-bikes and e-scooters
Lower carbon emissions
Less pressure on our roads
Tasmanians embracing sustainable transport options, with choices that make it easy to leave the car at home
Our 30-year vision for Hobart and Launceston
Our visions for Greater Hobart and Greater Launceston set out a staged, long-term plan for getting there. They cover:
Infrastructure
Public and active transport
Urban planning
Social and community issues
Future mobility and emerging technology
Good transport should work for every Tasmanian, no matter their age, ability or postcode.
Our Hobart vision
We've looked at ways to improve transport and reduce traffic across Hobart.
Our Launceston vision
We've looked at ways to improve transport and reduce traffic across Launceston.
