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At its session on 8 December, the Tallinn City Council elected Peeter Raudsepp as Mayor and approved the new City Government.

The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department will reconstruct utility networks on Lauteri Street, build new pedestrian and cycling paths, and plant greenery. The changes will improve traffic flow, access to local businesses, and the overall urban environment.

This autumn, several international delegations have visited Tallinn to learn about the city’s experience in urban planning, innovation, digital governance and sustainable urban mobility.

Old car tyres can be handed in free of charge at tyre collection points, waste stations, or at the point of sale when buying new tyres.

Next year, Tallinn will launch a project to count pedestrians and cyclists at key locations in the city centre. The project is supported by the European Union’s CEF Transport programme and will run until the end of 2028.

The new pedestrian tunnels on Endla Street will provide a safe and convenient route for pedestrians and cyclists between the city centre and Kristiine.

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.