Bus rapid transit can avoid traffic chaos for the AFL's new stadium and transform Hobart – and other cities too
- Written by Jason Byrne, Professor of Human Geography and Planning, University of Tasmania
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.
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