Beginning from 1 September, electric scooter services provided by Bolt and Tuul can only be ended at designated parking areas. Since the start of the pilot project at the beginning of August, 126 dedicated scooter parking areas have been constructed in the City Centre. Until now, users had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the locations and their use. Now, using these spaces is compulsory.
One of the priorities in Tallinn's 2024 budget is the development of a comfortable and safe urban space, which includes investments in transportation infrastructure and making streets more pedestrian-friendly. The city budget has allocated over 47.5 million euros for the reconstruction and major repairs of roads and streets. Key projects for the coming year include the reconstruction of Peterburi maantee and Lastekodu Street, the construction of pedestrian tunnels on Paldiski maantee, the reconstruction of the Kadaka viaduct, and the construction of the first phase of Pollinator Highway green corridor.
The peace education programme Gutsy Go, brought to schools by the Tallinn Education Department, continues to expand internationally. In the spring, the programme included just Ukrainian war refugees. From 11 to 15 September, youth in Tallinn will be working together with their peers from Riga and Helsinki.
The City Government approved today a financing agreement between the City of Tallinn and Viimsi Municipality for the night bus line No. 95, enabling residents to use the service running between Balti jaam and Viimsi keskus during nighttime.
Following the success of Tallinn's night bus pilot project this year, the city has announced that night buses will now operate year-round, including new routes to Nõmme and Viimsi. Adjustments to existing routes will also be implemented, enhancing accessibility for more passengers.