What are the proposed changes and why?
We are proposing to simplify the many different routes in our Hobart network and make better use of existing resources. The proposed changes are a direct response to passenger requests to have a simpler, more legible, faster and more frequent bus service. We know that we may need to adjust this proposal following community feedback so for this reason no timetables of changes have been created as we need to be flexible at this stage.
The engagement period runs from Wednesday 1 July to Friday 24 July 2015.
What happens after consultation closes?
We will prepare a report on the consultation that will be made available on our website.
When will these changes be made?
It is anticipated these changes will be implemented in November 2015 subject to the outcome of this engagement period. Timetables and final bus services will be available on our website prior to implementation to allow people to plan their travel.
How do I get further information?
Email correspondence@metrotas.com.au
Call the Metro Information Hotline on 13 22 01
Visit our displays at the following locations and times:
- Metro Shop
- 7 July, 1pm-4pm
- 10 July, 9am-12pm
- Northgate – outside Natures Works
- 8 July, 10am-1pm
- 13 July, 1pm-4pm
- Bridgewater LINC
- 8 July, 2pm-4pm
- 13 July, 10am-12pm
- Eastlands – outside Katies
- 9 July, 9am-12pm
- Shoreline Shopping Centre
- 9 July, 1pm-4pm
- Channel Court Shopping Centre – outside Woolworths
- 10 July, 1-4pm
- UTAS Sandy Bay – central mall near Library
- 14 July, 12-4pm
- 15 July, 9am-12pm
Key features
The NEW network will streamline services with the objective of achieving fewer, more direct and evenly-spaced routes. This will allow resources to be redirected to create a simpler, easier to understand network.
To make services more direct, walking distances to some bus routes will increase. Where the demand exists there will be services operating in the evenings and on weekends in areas that currently only have a weekday daytime service.
Better connections at the Interchanges with services travelling to and from Hobart City. Some existing services to and from Hobart City, especially in the off-peak and on weekends, will be replaced by local trips that start or end at Glenorchy, Kingston and Rosny Park where passengers can connect to an onwards service. Connections between services have been arranged where possible to minimise the waiting time at the Interchanges.
The existing Metro Express network will be replaced by faster, more direct express services that will pick up or set down at all stops in their ‘home’ suburbs and then travel to and from Hobart City. Express routes will still travel via the Glenorchy Interchange and Metro Springfield Park n Ride.
Improved levels of service, including the expansion of bus routes into NEW areas of Brighton, Old Beach, Tranmere and Oakdowns.
Replacing poorly-patronised and lengthy, winding routes that travel via narrow streets and are difficult for Metro buses to access with more services on key suburban routes. As part of Metro’s move towards a 100% wheelchair-accessible fleet, there are a number of streets currently serviced that are not designed for heavier low-floor buses.
Changes to Northern Suburbs
- Simplified network – 59 routes plus variations replaced with 29 consistent routes and fewer variants.
- NEW Direct weekday services between Glenorchy and UTAS, Sandy Bay via Main Rd corridor.
- NEW Direct peak hour services between Glenorchy and Rosny Park and Shoreline.
- NEW Direct peak hour services between Glenorchy and Blackmans Bay via Main Rd corridor and Southern Outlet.
- NEW Dedicated peak hour express services between Hobart and Abbotsfield, Austins Ferry and Hestercombe via Brooker Highway.
- NEW Improved services to Brighton, including more express services to Hobart via Brooker Highway.
- Improved services to Old Beach, including express services to Hobart via Brooker Highway.
- More direct and consistent routes to Jackson Street, Florence Heights, and Chigwell.
- Night and weekend services to Lenah Valley via Augusta Road.
- Trial of services between Bridgewater and Rosny Park via Old Beach and Risdon Vale.
- Express services via Chigwell changed to better service Rosetta.
Changes to Southern Suburbs
- Simplified network – 39 routes plus variations replaced with 27 consistent routes and fewer variants.
- Common route numbering for inbound and outbound services.
- NEW Direct peak hour services between Glenorchy and Blackmans Bay via Main Rd corridor and Southern Outlet.
- NEW Services to Queens Parade estate in Kingston.
- NEW Peak hour express services linking Mt Nelson and Tolmans Hill with Hobart via Southern Outlet.
- NEW Direct weekday services between UTAS Sandy Bay and Glenorchy and Eastern Shore.
- Services between UTAS Sandy Bay and Hobart every 10 minutes on weekdays.
- Longer operation of services to Kingston via Southern Outlet.
- Consistent routes of services between Kingston and Channel.
Changes to Eastern Shore
- Simplified network – 33 routes plus variations replaced with 25 consistent routes and fewer variants.
- Common route numbering for inbound and outbound services.
- NEW Turn Up and GO corridor between Hobart, Rosny Park and Shoreline, with daytime services operating at least every 10 minutes on weekdays, 20 minutes on Saturdays and 30 minutes on Sundays. Some other services will terminate at Rosny Park with transfers to and from Turn Up and GO services.
- NEW Direct weekday services between UTAS Sandy Bay and Eastern Shore.
- NEW Direct peak hour services between Glenorchy and Rosny Park and Shoreline.
- NEW Services to Oceana Drive in Tranmere.
- NEW Full time services to Oakdowns.
- NEW More peak hour express services via South Arm and Tasman Highway to Tranmere, Lauderdale and South Arm.
- More direct service to Risdon Vale.
- Trial of services between Bridgewater and Rosny Park via Old Beach and Risdon Vale.
- Simplified South Arm routes.
What is not changing?
The current level of service on the Turn Up and GO corridor along Main Road between Glenorchy and Hobart City will remain the same.
More information
Download the Network Maps and Replacement Route Summary.
How do I give my feedback?
The public consultation period and online survey has now closed. Thank you for your feedback.
Metro will review all submitted feedback and review the proposal. We will keep you informed of upcoming changes.