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The Tallinn Transport Department has compiled an analysis of speed limits in the city, examining how lowering speed limits affects traffic safety. Driving speed is one of the most critical factors influencing traffic safety, but creating a safer traffic environment also requires secure infrastructure, public awareness, and effective traffic enforcement.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted the detailed plan for the Erika 12 property and its surrounding area in Põhja-Tallinn to the City Council for approval. The purpose of the plan is to change the land use designation from commercial and industrial to residential and commercial, and to grant building rights for the construction of six buildings with up to five storeys, featuring ground-floor commercial spaces and apartments above.

Tallinn Education Department and international programming school kood/Jõhvi are launching a partnership to offer three Estonian-language programming courses to ten Tallinn high schools starting from the next academic year. The first course – an introduction to programming – was presented on Wednesday, which students at Tallinna Tehnikagümnaasium have already started taking at their own pace since last week.

Starting from 1 May 2025, a new water service tariff will apply in the service areas of Tallinna Vesi covering Tallinn, Saue, and Maardu. The average price change is approximately 8%.

In recent months, Tallinn’s electronic public transport systems have experienced recurring malfunctions, with the latest major issue occurring last Wednesday. The city apologizes to public transport users and has already fined its service provider, AS Ridango.

Today, the cornerstone will be laid for the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, which will provide residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of waste, repair items, and reuse them. The center supports the city's commitment to more efficient waste management and the broader goal of reducing waste and promoting the sustainable use of resources. The center is scheduled to open in 2026.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft regulation to the City Council that would grant the city the right to set requirements for the use of rental e-scooters, mopeds, and bicycles in public space.