Issues facing Launceston

The unifying objective of the Sustainable Mobility Plan was to map a pathway towards Launceston becoming a city with a more diverse set of smarter mobility options that work to reduce car dependence and lead to a more liveable, sustainable city. The five key issues the Sustainable Mobility Plan sought to address are identified on the right.

The development of the Sustainable Mobility Plan included consideration of all modes of transport, as well as measures that take advantage of emerging technology to maximise the efficient use of space and resources. The Sustainable Mobility Plan included recommendations in the following areas:

1. Enhancements to public transport, including best practice bus stop design and network refinements to maximise the contribution of the bus network to act as a compelling alternative to motor vehicle use
2. Changes to recommended freight routes, to reduce the impact of heavy vehicle traffic within Launceston’s historic core
3. Pedestrian amenity and safety improvements, including speed limit reductions and an expanded pedestrian network
4. Cycling network enhancements, including protected bike lanes 
5. Street re-design changes focused on alignment with Council’s wider strategic ambition to become Australia’s most liveable regional city.