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All eight districts of Tallinn have now signed contracts with service providers responsible for snow removal and de-icing. A new measure this season is that, in addition to roadways, the city will also clear all sidewalks owned by the city.

Until Thursday, 16 October, all voters can cast their vote at any of the 16 citywide polling stations across Tallinn, regardless of their place of residence. Starting from Friday, voting will only be possible in the voter’s home electoral district.

The Tallinn City Government has approved the nightlife development document “Night-time Tallinn 2035”, which aims to shape Tallinn into a more culturally diverse, accessible and safe 24-hour city.

The City of Tallinn is planning a major redesign of the Kristiine junction to improve mobility for everyone and prepare for the future tramline extension.

The Tallinn Transport Department is improving traffic management at the intersection of Reidi tee and Jõe Street to increase the junction’s capacity, particularly for traffic heading towards Ahtri Street. The work includes adjustments to road markings and lane layouts to ensure smoother traffic flow and reduce congestion.

This autumn, the City of Tallinn and the FinEst Centre for Smart Cities have launched a pilot project in which city buses and waste collection vehicles will begin detecting damaged or missing traffic signs. Smart sensors, or cameras, installed on the vehicles will transmit real-time information to the city about the condition of traffic signs.

In October, the City of Tallinn offers residents a free and convenient way to hand over bulky waste, hazardous waste, and reusable items in an environmentally conscious manner.

This year, the City of Tallinn has revised the fundamental principles of its sports support system for children and young people. The reform aims to encourage participation in organised physical activity by increasing both the number of children eligible for support and the amount of support per child. Starting next year, the support will extend to 35,000 young Tallinn residents, with the total funding volume rising to €12 million.

Starting on 20 October, Tallinn offers children and young people a wide choice of school holiday camps and activities — from creative workshops and technology labs to sports, theatre, and outdoor adventures.

From October onwards, Tallinn Zoo and Tallinn Botanical Garden will join the Museum Sundays programme. This pilot project will run until the end of 2025, after which its impact and visitor feedback will be assessed to decide on the next steps.