Participating towns and cities

EstoniaTallinn, Estonia

Website:
https://www.tallinn.ee/
Population:
460.999 inhabitants
Department:
Ürituste sektor
Contact:
Kristjan Saar
Vabaduse väljak 7, 15199, Tallinn
(++372) 56561506

Participation 2012

Activities within the week Activities within the week

Tallinn organises activities during EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK 2012, taking into account the annual theme.

All week
•Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, signposting etc)
•Improvement and extension of the public transport network (marking lanes for public transport, new bus shelters )
•Adoption of school travel plans
• "Park and Travel"- If the citizen does not have a direct need for a car driving to the city center, he can leave the car in a suburban parking lot, and then travel to the city center by public transport.

Permanent measures Permanent measures

Tallinn implements one or more new permanent measure(s), which contribute(s) to modal transfer from private car to environmentally sound means of transport.

New or improved bicycle facilities
Improvement of bicycle network (creation of new lanes, extension, renovation, signposting etc)
Pedestrianisation
Improvement of infrastructure (new foot bridges, pavements, road crossings, zebra crossings etc)
Public transport services
Improvement and extension of the public transport network (creation of HOV lanes for public transport modes, new stops, new lines, reserved areas etc)
Improvement and extension of the public transport services (express services, increase frequency etc)
The development of accessible transport services for all
Traffic calming and access control scheme
New traffic regulations: traffic circulation and parking
New forms of vehicle use and ownership
Responsible car-use (eco-driving etc)
Mobility management
Adoption of school travel plans
Launch of awareness-raising campaigns
Elaboration of educational materials
Development of travel plans / mobility plans in consultation with local stakeholders
Create systems for buses and walking trains

Car-free day Car-free day

Tallinn carries out a Car-Free Day 2012 and closes off one or more streets to traffic, and opens it to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.

Zone opened to residents on Car-Free Day:
On Car Free Day, what will be held on 22-th of September, Tallinn's Old Town will be reserved solely for pedestrians and cyclists.