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Tasmanian City Council votes

We are tracking the council votes and debates for projects/changes which impact on bike riding and have included all the decisions we are aware of in this recent council term.

Tasmania’s councils were last elected in October 2022 to serve four-year terms, so the next elections are due in 2026.

If you are aware of an upcoming or past vote on a project which affects bike riding let us know and we’ll add it to our list.

Burnie City Council

State government response to motion refusing responsibility for erosion control structures along the coastal pathway to amend the funding deed: 24 August 2021
https://www.burnie.net/files/sharedassets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-24-august-2021.pdf
Reported that workshop had been held with councillors and Safer Roads for Cyclists about eastern shared path: 27 April 2021
https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-27-april-2021.pdf
Council motion to tell state government it won’t accept responsibility for erosion control structures along coastal pathway between Wynyard and Cooee: 23 March 2021
https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-23-march-2021.pdf
Members confirmed for View Road Reserve community group: 17 November 2020
https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-17-november-2020.pdf
Proposal for a road safety bike park at View Rd Reserve: 20 October 2020
https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-20-october-2020.pdf
Council support a community working group to come up with long-term plan for View Road Reserve, including cycling groups: 18 August 2020
https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-18-august-2020.pdf
Council support for Coastal Pathway over passenger rail between Wynyard and Burnie: 18 August 2020: https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas-fy-2020-2021/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-18-august-2020.pdf
Council funding for eastern section of Coastal Pathway: 17 March 2020: https://www.burnie.net/files/assets/public/hptrim/governance-council-meetings-minutes-and-agendas/open-session-certified-minutes-ordinary-meeting-of-council-17-march-2020.pdf

Clarence City Council

Clarence Council has a Bicycle Advisory Committee and Tracks and Trails Committee that it receives quarterly reports from, all reports were accepted unanimously during 2018-22.

Approval of a $14000 grant to the Tasmanian Bike Collective: 22 November 2021
https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Clarence-Meeting-Meeting-22-November-2021-updated.pdf
Shared use of coastal track between Seven Mile Beach and Roches Beach: 14 December 2020
https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a14.12.20-1.pdf
Request for state and federal government funding for three shared pathways: 20 July 2020: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Clarence-Meeting-Minutes-20-July-2020.pdf
Question on Notice from Ald Walker re suitability of Roches Beach coastal path for people riding: 29 June 2020: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Clarence-Meeting-Minutes-29-June-2020.pdf
Additional funding for the Rosny Hill Road shared path: 13 January 2020: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Clarence-Meeting-Minutes-13-January-2020.pdf
Development application for toilets and shelter at the Clarence MTB Park: 18 March 2019: https://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Council-Meeting-Minutes-18-March-2019.pdf

Devonport City Council

Devonport City Council has a comprehensive bicycle strategy and progress on it is reported to the council each year – in the 2018-22 term all councillors accepted and supported the yearly bike strategy progress reports.

Approval of escooter trial restricted to existing shared paths/trails: 25 July 2022.
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/3265/25-july-2022/50430/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-25-july-2022.pdf
Approval of a $220,000 grant for Tugrah Road shoulder widening for bike riders: 28 February 2022
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/3120/28-february-2022/44568/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-28-february-2022.pdf
Coastal pathway funding of $441,255 approved for the completion of the Don to Leith Section in the 2022-23 capital works program: 20 December 2021
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/3042/20-december-2021/42574/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-20-december-2021.pdf
Approved a total cost to the council of $2,241,255 for the Devonport sections of the coastal pathway: 20 December 2021
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/3042/20-december-2021/42574/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-20-december-2021.pdf
Approved the tender for the River Road section of the coastal pathway to Hardings Hotmix Pty Ltd for $628,568: 28 June 2021
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/2775/28-june-2021/36917/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-28-june-2021.pdf
Bike Riding Strategy 2015-20 due to be reviewed: 26 April 2021
https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/2649/26-april-2021/36294/confirmed-minutes-council-meeting-26-april-2021.pdf
Investigation into bridge over Figure of Eight Creek as part of review of Bike Riding Strategy 2020–21: 16 December 2019: https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/1562/16-december-2019-ordinary-meeting/23520/open-minutes-council-meeting-16-december-2019.pdf
Adoption of 4-level bike route hierarchy for council area: 25 February 2019: Detail at: https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/755/11-feb-2019-committee-meeting/18612/agenda-infrastructure-works-and-development-committee-11-february-2019.pdf. Council vote at https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/680/25-feb-19-ordinary-meeting/17107/minutes-ordinary-meeting-25-february-2019.pdf
Approval of masterplan and construction of mountain bike tracks at Kelcey Tier Reserve: 28 May 2018: https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/download/855/28-may-18-ordinary-meeting/19113/minutes-council-meeting-28-may-2018.pdf

Glenorchy City Council

Council endorses a move of grant funding from Zinc Link to the Tolosa Street shared pathway project: 29 August 2022
http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/08/OC_29082022_MIN.PDF
Council votes to keep the Lutana Zinc Link project on its books but removed it for the year’s capital works program: 25 July 2022
http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/07/OC_25072022_MIN.PDF
Council notes the potential relocation of the Southern City BMX Track from Glenorchy to Sorell subject to further cost investigations: 28 March 2022
http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/03/OC_28032022_MIN.PDF
Rescind the Glenorchy Tracks, Trails and Cycleways Special Committee: 26 April 2021
http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/04/OC_26042021_MIN.PDF
Adoption of Glenorchy Mountain Bike MasterPlan: 26 October 2020
http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2020/10/OC_26102020_MIN.PDF
Draft Glenorchy Mountain Bike MasterPlan released for public comment: 29 June 2020: http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/06/OC_29062020_MIN.PDF
Development of Glenorchy Mountain Bike Masterplan: 30 September 2019: http://glenorchy.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/09/OC_30092019_MIN.PDF

Hobart City Council

Hobart Council had a Bicycle Committee which was renamed during the 2018-22 term to the Hobart Active Transport Committee, which reports its minutes to the Infrastructure Committee. The new 2022-26 council voted to establish a new committee system and so cycling will be covered by the Mobility and Sustainable Infrastructure committees.

Tom O’Hern murals on the Intercity Cycleway approved: 16 May 2022
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/05/CO_16052022_MIN_1641.PDF
Reallocation of grant funding of $197,000 to Missing Link mountain bike trails: 28 March 2022
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/03/CO_28032022_MIN_1620.PDF
Battery Point walkway report called for that includes all council decisions, new design costs & potential funding options: 15 March 2022
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/03/CO_15032022_MIN_1619.PDF
Motion recognising the shortage of safe, separated bike and scooter lanes, commits to a report to accelerate development of infrastructure to create a safer environment for pedestrians, bike riders and scooter users: 31 January 2022
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2022/01/CO_31012022_MIN_1579.PDF
$100,000 extra approved to build a shared path under the Bridge of Remembrance: 16 December 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2021/12/CO_16122021_MIN_1682.PDF
$438 000 extra approved for mountain bike tracks on kunanyi/Mt Wellington: 22 November 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2021/11/CO_22112021_MIN_1429.PDF
Approval of several new mountain bike trails in the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington: 6 September 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2021/09/CO_06092021_MIN_1424.PDF
Rejection of petition calling for regular closures of Pinnacle Road to motor vehicles to allow people to walk and cycle to the summit: 21 June 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2021/06/CO_21062021_MIN_1419.PDF
Sly Grog Track realignment: 7 June 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/06/CO_07062021_MIN_1418.PDF
Campbell Street and Argyle Street Bicycle Connections: 10 May 2021 – 3 Noes
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/05/CO_10052021_MIN_1416.PDF
Extension of the City’s Intercity Cycleway from McVilly Drive via a pathway under the Bridge of Remembrance and onto the existing shared path along Tasman Highway: 27 January 2021
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2021/01/CO_27012021_MIN_1409.PDF
Elizabeth Street midtown redesign, 1 year trial of uphill painted bike lane: 7 December 2020.
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2020/12/CO_07122020_MIN_1329_WEB.htm
New MTB network plan for kunanyi/Mt Wellington: 26 October 2020
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2020/10/CO_26102020_MIN_1314_WEB.htm
Approval of student project request to look at pedestrian/cyclist path through the Hobart Rivulet: 12 October 2020
http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2020/10/CO_12102020_MIN_1311_WEB.htm
Funding for Intercity Cycleway extension through Macquarie Point: 24 August 2020: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/08/CO_24082020_MIN_1298_WEB.htm
Reducing speed limits to 40 km/h in city centre and suburban shopping strips: 6 July 2020: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/07/CO_06072020_MIN_1287_WEB.htm
Proposed Mountain Bike Network for the foothills of kunanyi / Mount Wellington community engagement process: 23 March 2020: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/03/CO_23032020_MIN_1258_WEB.htm
Huon Road shoulder sealing: 16 December 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/12/CO_16122019_MIN_1225_WEB.htm
Trial separated cycleways on Campbell, Liverpool and Bathurst streets: 16 December 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/12/CO_16122019_MIN_1225_WEB.htm
Changes to the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee: 7 October 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/10/CO_07102019_MIN_1119_WEB.htm
Development application for new and upgraded MTB tracks on kunanyi/Mt Wellington: 15 April 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/04/CO_15042019_MIN_1108_WEB.htm
Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee election of chair and review of terms of reference: 4 March 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/03/CO_04032019_MIN_1105_WEB.htm
Call for motions to AGLA include motion on federal government funding bicycle infrastructure: 18 February 2019: http://hobart.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/02/CO_18022019_MIN_1104_WEB.htm

Launceston Council

Launceston Council has a Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee that reports its minutes to the council, all minutes were accepted unanimously. During 2022 the committee was disbanded and replaced by the Transport Committee.

Motion passed calling on Launceston CEO to request Dorset Council consult with Lilydale community and “establish community sentiment” about the rail trail and such sentiment to be sued to inform the council’s position on consent to start work: 20 October 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/20-october-2022/council-minutes-20-october-2022.pdf
Withdrawal of development application for the North East Rail Trail extension before meeting to allow for further consultation with Lilydale residents: 20 October 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/20-october-2022/council-minutes-20-october-2022.pdf
Approval of $2500 grant to the Tamar Bicycle Users Group for Bike Week 2023 events: 25 August 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/25-august-2022/council-mintutes-25-august-2022.pdf
Council commits to building a pump track and improved trails at Kate Reed Reserve and investigation of a pump track near Invermay Park: 28 July 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/28-july-2022/council-minutes-28-july-2022.pdf
Council approved $9,375 Major Event Sponsorship for the Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge 2022 and $6250 for the Launceston City Cycling Club 2 Day Classic : 2 June 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/2-june-2022/council-minutes-2-june-2022.pdf
Council asked the CEO to investigate the options for a pump track in Launceston and report back to council in 3 months: 5 May 2022
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2022/5-may-2022/council-minutes-5-may-2022.pdf
Council agreed to review the rules and signs about cycling in Brisbane Street Mall: 16 December 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2013-2021-archive/2021/16-december-2021/council-minutes-16-december-2021.pdf
Council set $2 fee for bicycle tyres to be recycled at the waste centre: 2 December 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2021/2-december-2021/council-minutes-2-december-2021.pdf
Council endorsed the Greater Launceston Transport Vision and work plan and Launceston Transport Strategy and 4-year implementation plan: 4 November 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2021/4-november-2021/council-minutes-4-november-2021.pdf
Pedestrian and Bike Committee disbanded and the Transport Committee established, with reps from Bicycle Network and TBUG included: 4 November 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2021/4-november-2021/council-minutes-4-november-2021.pdf
Major Event Sponsorship of $7500 given to Tamar Valley Cycling Challenge and $9375 to the Launceston Cycling Club Christmas Carnival: 3 June 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2021/3-june-2021/council-minutes-3-june-2021_1.pdf
Boland Street to Inveresk Pedestrian Bridge ownership taken over by the council: 28 January 2021
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2021/28-january-2021/council-minutes-28-january-2021.pdf
Sale of 276 Opossum Road, Youngtown land blocks at the Glenwood Trail: 10 December 2020
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2020/10-december-2020/council-minutes-10-december-2020.pdf
Development application for extended car park 2–4 Invermay Rd, includes bike lanes: 3 September 2020: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2020/3-september-2020/council-minutes-3-september-2020.pdf
Development application for showroom at 65–77 Gleadow St, Invermay – council required staff end-of-trip facilities be included: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2020/20-august-2020/council-minutes-20-august-2020.pdf
Ald Harris motion to broaden the Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee to a Transport Committee: 11 June 2020: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2020/11-june-2020/council-minutes-11-june-2020.pdf
Cities Power Partnership Pledges, including “supports cycling through provision of adequate cycle lanes, bike parking and end-of-ride facilities”: 5 March 2020: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2020/5-march-2020/council-minutes-5-march-2020.pdf
Adoption of Invermay Traffic Master Plan (includes bike facilities): 14 November 2019: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2019/14-november-2019/council-minutes-14-november-2019_1.pdf
Councillor Dawkins Question on Notice about the missing link in the Rocherlea to Inveresk shared path: 7 March 2019: https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/files/assets/public/document-resources/agenda-and-minutes/agendas/2019/7-march-2019/council-minutes-7-march-2019.pdf

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