Local Area Mobility Plan - West Hobart

The City of Hobart is preparing a Local Area Mobility Plan for West Hobart and parts of Mount Stuart.

The plan focuses on creating a safer, more enjoyable environment for people to walk and ride, making it easier for children to get to school, residents to access local shops and public transport, exercise, socialise and reduce our carbon footprint.

We want your feedback on the draft plan.

What is a Local Area Mobility Plan?

Local Area Mobility Plans identify a network of connected, safe and convenient walking and cycling routes to and from common destinations within a neighbourhood. These destinations include schools, shopping precincts, major parks and recreation areas, and frequent bus stops.

The focus of the Local Area Mobility Plan will be different for each neighbourhood, allowing it to meet that community's unique needs and future transport network requirements.

The mobility plan for West Hobart and parts of Mount Stuart identifies projects and initiatives to be included within capital works planning and delivery over the next 10 years.

It makes suggestions for the types of investment that could better support walking and cycling such as:

• wider footpaths
• kerb ramps
• safer pedestrian crossings
• traffic calming measures
• street trees and seating
• bike lanes and connected cycleways
• on-street parking changes.

Local Area Mobility Plan West Hobart

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Key summary of draft plan

The draft plan is built on the information and ideas we received through community consultation.

West Hobart and Mount Stuart have many streets and paths that, with targeted improvements, could better serve our community by offering more comfortable and enjoyable connections locally and to access Hobart.

The Local Area Mobility Plan outlines primary opportunities to transform West Hobart into an area where walking and riding are safe, easy and appealing.

The plan prioritises:

• improved local access to schools
• safer vehicle speeds on quieter streets

• direct, connected and comfortable places to walk and ride.

Actions to improve streetscapes are categorised under the following action 'types':

• intersection upgrades
• 'calm' streets
• continuous footpaths
• safer crossings.

Implementing these actions will reduce residents' reliance on private motor vehicles, offering greater choice in how we move around. These improvements will not only enhance the attractiveness of our streets but also support more equitable access through universal design upgrades, helping to reduce car use within the neighbourhood.

How can I share my feedback on the draft plan?

We want to hear from you. Have we got it right or are there important streets or actions you think we’ve missed?

We’ve created three simple ways you can have your say:

Come and talk to our community engagement team on Monday 14 October at a workshop for West Hobart residents at Mt Stuart Memorial Hall (registration details below). Discover how community insights and expert guidance shaped the draft plan and share your feedback on the Local Area Mobility Plan. Don’t miss this opportunity to actively contribute your feedback and help shape the future of West Hobart.

The Your Say Survey (participation link below) is a brief series of questions, designed to get your feedback on the draft plan.

The Quick Poll (at the top of the page) is a fast and simple way you can provide feedback on the draft plan, without having to go into detail.

What community engagement has already happened for this draft plan?

Community engagement was open on this project from 29 April to 31 May 2024.

Community members were invited to contribute through:

• two workshop sessions at the Mount Stuart Hall
• one pop-up information session at the Train Park
• one Your Say engagement activity with an online interactive map to label likes and pain-points for West Hobart.