Hobart Bus Mall

Metro buses in front of the Post Office in the Hobart Bus Mall.

The Hobart Bus Mall is a section of Elizabeth Street which serves as Metro Tasmania's primary bus terminus in Hobart's CBD. It is utilised by thousands of commuters every day, bringing city workers into Hobart from outlying suburbs, and the neighbouring cities of Clarence and Glenorchy, as well as nearby Richmond, Cambridge and Kingborough. The mall is the section of Elizabeth Street, located between Macquarie Street, and Collins Street. There are also several stops located in nearby Franklin Square.

2015-2016 upgrade

In 2015, the Hobart City Council announced a $2 million upgrade to the mall.[1][2] The upgrades include double the sheltered space, 3-meter-wide pedestrian footpaths, additional seating, improved lighting and bike racks. The total cost for the project is $2.5 million and will come out of the 2015-2016 budget.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Bus Mall Improvement Project". Hobart City Council. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Howard, Jessica (29 January 2015). "Hobart City Council pledges $2m to upgrade bus mall". The Mercury. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Howard, Jessica (26 July 2015). "HCC plans $2.5m upgrade of bus mall next year". Perth Now. Retrieved 23 August 2015.

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Coordinates: 42°52′56.9″S 147°19′46.4″E / 42.882472°S 147.329556°E / -42.882472; 147.329556

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