Not listening

Air boats for ferries

THERE must be an answer for some kind of a ferry service to and from the Eastern Shore in Hobart. Most ideas are rejected due to the lack of car space at the terminal. Incat chairman Robert Clifford has agreed to ferries working together with Metro buses, which is a fantastic idea. Perhaps there could be a boat-bus ticket. The notion of using air boats may sound farfetched. I know this type of vessel is popular and in regular use for safari tourist trips in the Northern Territory. It is also widely used and appreciated across the US. The air boat is lightweight, can carry THE RACT wants people to speak up about our traffic woes, which makes me laugh. There has been so much written about our traffic problems, but you still cannot hear a word.

Push for cycleway

REGISTRATION of cyclists will achieve nothing. A minority of motorists have always shown a degree of contempt towards A new way to have your say themercury.com.au readers have a new way to have their say. It’s free to use, just register and have your say. For more details and to register, visit the website.

Liverpool St chaos

THE best letter yet regarding Hobart traffic chaos came from Luke Mitchell (Letters, November 3).

Unfortunately, I can’t see Hobart City Council removing their new paving and returning one of Hobart’s main thoroughfares, Liverpool St, back to three lanes of traffic as it used be. It’s obvious the pedestrians are more important than fixing our traffic flows.

Fresh elections

WITH the Government in disarray, why doesn’t the Governor-General dismiss it and call for fresh elections to enable candidates to be compliant regards citizenship.