Projects

Tasmanian e-bike regulations review

In 2023, the Tasmanian Government committed to reviewing e-bike regulations to manage user needs, ensure public safety and consider whether changes are needed.

The Department of State Growth is progressing investigating options for potential e-bike regulatory changes. This has been done through undertaking background research and targeted stakeholder engagement to ensure any potential changes are fit for purpose in Tasmania.

Broader feedback from the Tasmanian community was sought from 16 September to 11 November 2024. Feedback that has been received is currently being reviewed.

Margate and Snug Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Crossings

This project will identify potential crossings along sections of the Channel Highway passing through Margate and Snug, and the development of an options analysis and assessment report.

Our objectives are to:

• identify the appropriate locations for potentially improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings, noting that the Channel Highway is part of the state road network through activity centres with schools, retail, on-street parking etc along the road corridor
• identify the appropriate solutions to assist pedestrians and cyclists crossing these locations on the Channel Highway
• develop concept-level options for pedestrian and cyclist crossings in Margate and Snug.

There is no funding for the construction of any crossings.

Feedback received during the consultation will:

• inform the choice of potential crossing sites
• help shape the designs
• minimise the impact of any changes to parking and access to local properties or businesses.

Please note that Kingborough Council also had its own project to develop a master plan for Margate, and consulted on that project separately. Council has shared any feedback which may help identify safe pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway

The department and Kingborough Council have funded a feasibility study to identify a route for a proposed shared pathway between Margate and Huntingfield, for people walking, wheeling and riding, on sections of both paved and unpaved pathway. This would improve access and connection with existing off-road paths, increase safety and encourage walking, wheeling and riding by providing an alternative to the Channel Highway.

The Project Development Report is available (PDF 5.1 MB). The report includes comments on the opportunities and challenges of the main route, as well as optional spurs.

Community consultation on the proposed shared pathway closed on Wednesday, 9 November 2022. This consultation was for the feasibility study only and is summarised in the report.

While this study considers a shared pathway, we understand that cyclists may still wish to use the Channel Highway. This study does not rule out further upgrades on the Channel Highway that may also promote active transport options.

Construction of this pathway project has not been funded, but this study and community feedback will help us, and Kingborough Council make future funding decisions to progress the design development and construction of this pathway.

For further information, please contact activetransport@stategrowth.tas.gov.au. You may also write to us at our mailing address: GPO Box 536, Hobart TAS 7001.