Transport options

Hobart's future of travel: your trip, your choice.

We know cars, motorcycles, and rideshare will remain important modes of transport in Hobart. Greater Hobart boasts the highest rate of vehicle trips by car among Australian capital cities, with nearly 90 per cent of households owning at least one registered vehicle.

Clearly, we like to drive, but our research shows a strong desire for more diverse travel options, including cycling, walking, scootering, bus, and ferry.

That's why we've developed a Transport Strategy that prioritises expanding travel choices within and around Hobart.

Discover the vibrant future of Hobart's transport, where your journey is defined by your preferences. Your trip, your choice.

Your trip, your choice

Drive

The most common transport option for commuting in Hobart.

Walk

Healthy, sustainable, space efficient, zero emission and low cost.

Bike ride

Quick, convenient, and benefits our physical and mental wellbeing.

Scoot

E-scooter use is increasing, especially for short trips.

Bus

The most readily available public transport option.

Ferry

A new public transport option that will be expanding in the future.

Transport Strategy

Providing transport choice is a key objective of the Transport Strategy, with Choice in How We Move the central theme underpinning all themes and implementation actions.

Three areas of focus have been developed to support Choice in How We Move:

Overarching Strategy Themes

Represent core values to underpin this strategy and guide our work towards the City of Hobart vision.

Transport Modes

Represent the main ways we move around the city and help to organise initiatives for particular transport modes.

City Operations

Represent how key aspects of the transport system support the city's economy, environment and liveability and contribute to our vision.

Choice in How We Move

Providing choice in how the City of Hobart's residents, workers and visitors travel underpins all themes and implementation actions of this strategy.

People will be able to choose the travel mode that best suits the trip they are taking for their circumstances by making it easier and convenient to choose from a range of different transport options.

Overarching Strategy Themes

	Encouraging and enabling behaviour change In the future, more people will choose sustainable transport modes like walking, riding and public transport. Information and education will empower everyone to explore new ways of travelling, making these options more accessible and attractive.
	Safe and healthy streets for all Hobart's streets will be safe, accessible and vibrant spaces where people feel protected and connected. Key streets will be designed to encourage walking and riding, fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses.
	Climate ready transport The City of Hobart will move towards zero emissions by creating a city for active and public transport. New fuel technologies will further support our vision of zero emissions, making our transport system cleaner and more sustainable.
	Emerging trends to enhance our city New technologies and trends will be strategically integrated to support what makes Hobart unique. Future advancements will enhance the delivery and operation of our transport system, ensuring it remains fit-for-purpose and beneficial for the city.

Transport Modes

	Walking The future of walking in Hobart will be highly desirable and viable for everyone, regardless of ability, age or gender. High-quality pedestrian networks will connect key destinations like schools, shops, public transport hubs and recreational areas. These networks will be shaded, have convenient crossings, be well-maintained and designed for all abilities with passive surveillance. Walking will become the preferred choice over short car trips.
	Bike riding and micromobility Short and medium trips will be easy and appealing by bicycle, e-bikes, and e-scooters. A safe and connected network of paths, separated from traffic, will allow people of all ages and abilities to choose riding as a regular mode of transport.
	Public transport Public transport will become a customer-focused, convenient, connected, and safe travel choice. Collaborations with the Tasmanian Government will enhance public transport connectivity and services, meeting the high priority of our community.
	Driving Journeys made by car or motorcycle will be safe, convenient, and efficiently integrated into the overall transport system. The focus will be on providing equitable, affordable, and safe travel options for those who need to drive.

City Operations

	Street space, function and management Hobart's street spaces will be more efficiently used and designed for people. The role and value of footpath spaces will be maximised to create inviting places, guided by frameworks like Movement and Place.
	Freight and goods last mile connectivity Efficient, environmentally sustainable, and supportive last-kilometre freight delivery will be crucial for the city’s economy. Retail, hospitality, and other city functions will thrive with reliable stock and supplies.
	Parking and kerbside management Kerbside spaces will be carefully managed to balance various needs such as delivery zones, passenger drop-offs, bus stops, and on-street dining. Parking management and the efficient allocation of kerbside space will support the economy and functionality of Hobart. Learn more on the Parking and Kerbside Management Plan page.