City Transport Committee Convenes to Advance Hobart’s Transit Strategy

Hobart Transport Officials Meet to Shape Future City Mobility

The City of Hobart’s City Transport Committee is scheduled to meet today, Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to discuss critical updates to the city's long-term transit and infrastructure plans. The session, held in the Council Chamber at the Town Hall, marks a significant step in the administration’s efforts to modernize Hobart's road and parking networks.

Focus on Strategic Transport and Parking

The primary focus of today’s session is the ongoing development of the City Transport Strategy. Committee members are expected to review progress on the Parking Strategy and the Electric Infrastructure Transition Plan, both of which are central to Hobart’s goal of becoming a more sustainable and accessible capital city. Key agenda items include:

• Updates on Active Transport Land Use planning, aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling connectivity throughout the CBD.
• Preliminary reports on the Electric Infrastructure Transition plan, specifically regarding the rollout of public charging stations.
• Consultation feedback regarding the integration of new parking technologies to streamline city-center traffic flow.

Alignment with the 'Keeping Hobart Moving' Initiative

Today’s meeting takes place against the backdrop of the broader 'Keeping Hobart Moving' project, a collaborative effort between the Tasmanian Government and Greater Hobart local councils. This initiative seeks to deliver a modern, integrated rapid bus network and expanded ferry routes. The City Transport Committee provides the necessary local input to ensure Hobart’s municipal strategies align with these state-level infrastructure investments.

Committee Role and Public Attendance

Chaired by members of the City Council, the committee serves as a vital advisory body. While it does not have the final authority of the full Council, its recommendations and votes today will guide the official positions taken during the next full Council meeting, currently scheduled for late February. The committee is tasked with ensuring that infrastructure designs encourage a "mode transition," making it easier for residents to choose public or active transport over private car use.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm. As with all standard committee sessions, members of the public are permitted to attend the gallery in the Council Chamber at 50 Macquarie Street. These sessions provide a transparent look at how transport policy is debated before moving to the final voting stage by the Lord Mayor and the full board of Aldermen.