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"Following a decision to fund an AFL stadium on Hobart’s waterfront, the
Tasmanian premier announced plans for a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system and
ferry services to avoid traffic congestion. These plans are linked to Hobart’s
City Deal and promise to reinvigorate the city’s ailing public transport
system.
Hobart once led transport innovation. It was the first city in the southern
hemisphere with an electric tram system. At its peak, these trams handled 40%
of journeys in the city.
Since the 1970s, though, following the closure of Hobart’s last passenger rail
service, the city’s public transport network has suffered from dwindling
investment and patronage (now under 5% of journeys). Could bus rapid transit
help combat the city’s notorious car dependence?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
