Meeting of the mayors of Tallinn and Montpellier focused on free public transport
Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with Montpellier Mayor Michaël Delafosse to share Tallinn’s experiences with free public transport.
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Electric scooters can only be parked in designated areas within the City Centre
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.
Seven times more waste than usual was brought to waste stations during campaign week
During the free bulky waste disposal week on 21-27 August, seven times more bulky waste was brought to waste stations than on an average August week.
Tallinn to expand electric scooter parking areas next year
Following a successful pilot project this year in cooperation with electric scooter rental services Bolt and Tuul in Tallinn, the city plans to expand scooter parking areas next year. The aim is to organize parking for micro-mobility vehicles in a way that is safer for pedestrians.
Bus schedules revised starting Friday, additional stop at Liiva for select routes
Bus routes No. 5, 32, and 57 will add a city centre-bound stop at Liiva on Männiku Road, providing more convenient connections to Liiva train station.
Tallinn budget focuses on supporting its residents and stimulating economy through investments
The Tallinn City Government has submitted a budget proposal for 2024 to the City Council, totaling 1.26 billion euros, marking an increase of 79.5 million euros or 6.7 percent compared to the revised 2023 budget.
Young people can attend Jazzkaar concerts with a cheap UNESCO City of Music youth ticket
Young people between the ages of 16 and 26 can buy UNESCO City of Music youth tickets for this week’s Jazzkaar concerts at significantly lower prices than usual.
Reconstruction of Lauteri Street begins on 3 December, traffic to be diverted
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.
The Mayor of Tallinn is Peeter Raudsepp
At its session on 8 December, the Tallinn City Council elected Peeter Raudsepp as Mayor and approved the new City Government.
Deputy Mayor Svet: resident parking discounts to remain in place
The Tallinn City Government recently adopted a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, which was discussed at the City Council meeting on Thursday. Among other things, the plan proposes a review of the current parking policy, but the discount for residents will remain.