All-weather, sheltered bus stops are on the way in Tasmania, with the Brighton municipality in­cluded in the rollout. Bus routes in Bridgewater and Gagebrook will benefit from 13 of the 138 stops that are set to be upgraded around the state. The project is the first round of funding under the All Access All Weather Bus Stop Upgrade Grant Program by the state government. Bus stops will be upgraded in priority locations to make sure they’re accessible for people with disabilities, and will provide a more comfortable experience for public transport passengers.

The round one upgrades are ex­pected to be completed by Jan­uary 2024. For a list of councils and bus stops receiving funding under round one of the Bus Stop Upgrade Program, head to transport.tas.gov.au