Goal 4: high car dependency means the city economy needs more diverse and The HSLR corridor could stimulate the growth and Hobart’s Hobart’s and its economy remains highly susceptible intense employment opportunities which rely diversification of the Hobart CBD and northern Improve the to future fuel price rises. Provision of space on access to a large educated workforce. HLR corridor and make the Hobart economy more long term for cars (roads and parking) and improves access to education and the CBD sustainable. The corridor also represents an resilience of decentralisation of activity is also a drag on opportunity to improve public transport, reduce from the northern corridor. Tasmania’s the economy. car dependency and hence the Hobart’s city’s economy susceptibility to future fuel price rises.
Goal 4: Improve the long term resilience of Tasmania’s economy Hobart’s high car dependency means the city and its economy remains highly susceptible to future fuel price rises. Provision of space for cars (roads and parking) and decentralisation of activity is also a drag on the economy. Hobart’s economy needs more diverse and intense employment opportunities which rely on access to a large educated workforce. HLR improves access to education and the CBD from the northern corridor. The HSLR corridor could stimulate the growth and diversification of the Hobart CBD and northern corridor and make the Hobart economy more sustainable. The corridor also represents an opportunity to improve public transport, reduce Hobart’s car dependency and hence the city’s susceptibility to future fuel price rises.
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