14 November 2024 Tasmanian rail statistics 1959-60 – Main and Fingal Lines Part 2 of a series on historic Tasmanian railway statistics, showcasing the Main and Fingal lines.
30 September 2024 Tasmanian rail statistics 1959-60 – Hobart and Derwent Valley This is Part 1 of a series where I share some historical Tasmanian rail passenger and freight statistics from the 1959-60 financial year.
18 September 2024 Hobart Bus Stop Amenities A presentation on Hobart’s bus stop layovers and amenities used by drivers.
30 June 2024 Talking Point – Half-price public transport in Tasmania In this piece I discuss the half-price public transport policy introduced by the Rockliff government, and why it will not help transport for the long-term.
11 March 2024 Hobart public transport patronage Data on public transport patronage in Tasmania is limited. Following some analysis of publicly available information, I have estimated patronage in the state.
19 September 2023 Submission to Brighton Council for the Bridgewater Bridge Northern Interchange Precinct Masterplan Read my feedback on the Bridgewater Bridge Northern Interchange Precinct Masterplan.
7 January 2023 Hobart Express Buses – Metro eXpress Hobart has had express buses for over 40 years. See how they have evolved in this history, with unique maps and images never before seen.
10 February 2021 A Train to Nowhere – 150 Years of Railway Memories On the 150th anniversary of Tasmanian railways, Mathew Sharp looks back at the heyday of passenger and freight rail on the island.
7 October 2020 Concerns as bridge design cuts speed, rail crossing Brighton council members have criticised designs of the proposed new Bridgewater Bridge for neglecting rail and road connections.