street · 2 meetings
Campbell Street
Mentions
- Named in relation to parking meter changes near the hospital area.
- Included in the twelve-month review of Argyle/Campbell Street bike lanes.
- Supports safer and more practical walking, wheeling and travel options for school families in those areas.
- Provides ongoing support for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
- Parking changes can affect commuters, hospital visitors, traders and council revenue.
- May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson.
Decisions
School Active Travel Plans endorsed
Council endorsed active travel plans for Albuera Street Primary School, Lenah Valley Primary School and Mount Nelson Primary School, with projects to be considered through future budget processes and an added note that plans should include local area mobility plan summaries.
Supports safer and more practical walking, wheeling and travel options for school families in those areas.
Salvation Army Street to Home partnership funded
Council approved a three-year financial contribution to the Salvation Army’s Street to Home program at $35,000 per year from 1 July 2026, with 3% indexation in years two and three.
Provides ongoing support for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Topics
Parking revenue pressure
Public questions and debate highlighted concern about a 20% parking cost increase and the impact of removing or changing parking meters near the Royal Hobart Hospital, Argyle Street, Campbell Street and Gladstone Street.
Parking changes can affect commuters, hospital visitors, traders and council revenue.
Mount Nelson Local Area Mobility Plan
Listed on the agenda and also referenced in a recent council workshop.
May affect local traffic, walking, cycling and street access in Mount Nelson.
Argyle/Campbell Street bike lanes review
A twelve-month review of the Argyle/Campbell Street bike lanes was listed on the agenda, but no decision is clearly captured in the extract.
Relevant to road use, safety and active transport in the central city area.
Collins Street private bus stop relocation proposal withdrawn
A motion concerning relocation of private bus activity from Collins Street was withdrawn with the seconder’s consent after officer advice said broader removal of buses from Collins Street was not warranted.
No immediate change to current private bus use on Collins Street.
Meetings