Journeys June/July 2018

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Tasmania’s allocation from the fund will start with $1 million in 2019-20, another $1 million in 2020-21 and a final payment of $2 million in 2021-22.

‘I’m not sure that’s going to make a big difference to the key congestion issues that we’re experiencing at the moment,’ Mrs Pennicott said.

‘They’re not going to be able to fund a major change in Hobart, Launceston or in the surrounding areas.

‘There may be just very small improvements for small sections of roads for that amount of funding.’

Mrs Pennicott said addressing Hobart’s congestion in the longer term would take all levels of Government and other stakeholders working together to come up with an approved strategy and timeline for implementation.

‘In the longer term, changes to the Greater Hobart network should be implemented through an approved strategy that includes a wide range of

‘There will be not be one solution but a range of solutions working hand-in-hand to address the issue.’ measures that address infrastructure, public transport, pedestrian and cycle access and alternative options such as ferries,’ she said.

‘There will not be one solution but a range of solutions working hand-inhand to address the issue.’

Mrs Pennicott said RACT would expect to see changes that encourage the use of public transport, such as dedicated lanes for ride sharing and easier, more affordable access into the city from suburban areas that delivers

a simple and seamless solution to passengers.

‘We also expect the current dependence on Davey and Macquarie streets by vehicles to be addressed and motorists provided with an alternate solution to by-pass the city,’ she said.

‘And for pedestrians and cyclists to feel safer, and for the flow from harbour to central Hobart and out to suburban areas to be improved through separation of vehicles.’

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