We're using the Better Streets project to talk to and work with you, our local community, on projects that improve safety, accessibility, street greening and the overall experience for everyone who uses the area—whether you’re walking, driving, cycling, using mobility aids or visiting local businesses.

All feedback collected during the first sateg of this project will help our project team better understand local needs, aspirations and priorities. They can then shape a draft concept design, which will be put out for public comment to inform the second stage of this project.

At this stage, no decisions have been made about removing or changing car parking along Augusta Road. Stage one is focused on listening to the community to understand how people use the area, including parking needs. If future design options propose changes to parking, these will be clearly shared with the community in the next stage of engagement so everyone can review the ideas and provide feedback before anything is finalised.

• completing the online survey
• registering for an online or in‑person information session with the project team
• sharing what you love about your community in a creative picture or story.
• following the project. Keep informed on more opportunities to share your thoughts, especially when we release our draft concept as part of stage two of this project.

We are in the early planning and engagement phase of this project. Once the concept design is developed and endorsed by Hobart City Council, the project will move into detailed design and later construction. Timelines will be shared with the community as the project progresses.

It is difficult to cost a project before detailed design work has occurred. Costs will be estimated once we have a concept design to work from.

The City of Hobart would likely apply for Tasmanian and Australian government grants to help fund the project. Such grant programs are generally highly supportive of projects that support improved health outcomes, transport options and liveability improvements.

Zebra crossings - pedestrian crossings marked by white stripes - are not considered appropriate on the sections of Augusta Road and upper Elizabeth Street being looked at for this project.

However, there are many other pedestrian crossing improvements that can be considered under this project.

We have a setting on most of our online engagement tools requiring you to sign up before participating.

The main reasons for this are:

• We only have to ask for your details once. This means that the next time you log on to have your say on another project, you will be able to provide feedback straight away.
• It acts as a mechanism to protect the integrity and fairness of the consultation process.

To read more about what happens to your personal details, read our privacy statement.