Glenorchy Cycling Infrastructure Plan
The Glenorchy Cycling Infrastructure Plan identifies a vision for a future cycling network to serve residents throughout Glenorchy. The proposed network builds on existing infrastructure and previous plans and identifies routes that will provide safe, connected access for the greatest number of our residents.
This Plan has been informed by previous work as well as guidance published by the Tasmanian Government. It refers in particular to the Greater Hobart Cycling Plan and the Tasmanian Cycling Infrastructure Design Guide. These documents set the high-level directions and requirements that this plan needs to achieve. We’re now seeking feedback from the community and stakeholders to refine the plan and progress to a final plan, including prioritised actions for implementation.
How can you participate:
Please let us know what you think of the plan by:
- Completing the online survey
- Placing comments on the map of the Future Cycling Network
- Completing the quick poll
Hard copies of the survey are available from Customer Service at Council Chambers.
Your feedback will be taken into consideration when finalising the plan, before taking to Council for adoption.
Feedback is due by the 31st of January.
Future Cycling Network
The Future Cycling Network maps the draft network of cycling routes designed to make cycling safer and more accessible for everyone in our community.
We classified each proposed route using the cycling route classifications to ensure each route’s function is clearly defined. This classification will guide the design of future projects to meet specific needs.
Key routes by classification type
- Primary Route: The Intercity Cycleway will serve as the primary route, offering direct connectivity through Glenorchy, from Moonah in the south to Austins Ferry in the north, and linking to Clarence via the Bowen Bridge.
- Secondary Routes: These routes provide essential east-west connections, linking Glenorchy and Moonah town centres, and connecting key areas such as Toolsa Park, Lenah Valley, Rosetta, Chigwell, Derwent Park, Cornelian Bay, and Montrose foreshore. Major destinations like MyState Bank Arena and MONA will also be accessible. Secondary routes will also ensure direct access to all schools in Glenorchy, promoting safe cycling for students.
- Neighbourhood routes: This more fine-grained network of local routes connect residential areas to the primary and secondary routes, so residents have a door-to-door connection for their everyday travel within Glenorchy.
- Recreational routes: Recreational routes provide a leisurely and scenic walking and riding experience. They can be journeys within themselves and/or link major tourist destinations. These routes often serve many people walking so need suitable width and relaxed riding speeds.
This planned network aims to make cycling a safe, convenient and enjoyable option for all residents, including children and teenagers.
Please let us know what you think of the Future Cycling Network by leaving a pin on the map. We are interested in knowing:
- Do the routes identified connect to the places you travel to?
- Do the routes identified follow the correct alignment?
- Are there any other routes you would like to see prioritised?
