The latest national walking and cycling survey has found that a significant number of Tasmanians are eager to cycle more often, but their enthusiasm is hampered by a lack of safer routes.
According to Alison Hetherington, Tasmanian spokesperson for Bicycle Network, the 2025 survey reinforces previous research, highlighting that two in five Tasmanians would ride more often if it were safer to do so, with a major barrier being the lack of safe routes.
Media release – Bicycle Network, 2 October 2025
Cycling survey shows Tasmanian desire for more paths
The latest national walking and cycling survey has found that Tasmanians would ride more often if there were safer routes.
Bicycle Network’s Tasmanian spokesperson, Alison Hetherington, said the survey backs up previous research, which has been driving the construction of more separated cycleways.
“The 2025 national survey finds that 2 in 5 Tasmanians would ride more often if it was safer to do so.
“This backs up previous research that finds a major barrier to riding is the lack of safe routes.
“The survey found more than 70% of people interested in riding wanted more off-road paths and more than 60% wanted more dedicated bike lanes.
“While more than 1 in 5 respondents were comfortable riding in most conditions, male riders were much more confident than female riders, just over 30% compared to just under 13%.
“Interestingly, the number of people who rode to work, school, shops or general visits in the past week rose to 26.8% of trips, an increase on the 2023 result of 22.2%.
“E-bike ownership in Tasmania at 7% is slightly ahead of the national average and may be a reason behind the increase in transport-related bike trips.
“Children between the ages of 2 and 9 rode the most in the previous week, followed by riders aged 40-49 years.
The full national survey results and media release from Cycling and Walking Australian and New Zealand can be found here.
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