Starting in October, a "green wave" traffic system will be implemented on Liivalaia Street, allowing motor vehicles to move more smoothly. Traffic lights will be programmed in such a way that full pedestrian crossings will remain intact.

Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan emphasized the need to consider all types of road users in traffic planning. "Given the high traffic volume on Liivalaia Street, I asked the specialists from Tallinn's Transport Department to find a solution to improve traffic flow. Several scenarios were modeled, and a suitable solution was found. Approximately 44,000 vehicles with nearly 53,000 passengers use Liivalaia Street daily. In total, this system will save road users around 660 hours per day. Importantly, full pedestrian crossings will remain, and crossings will be added at locations such as Lennuki and Maakri streets," said Järvan.

Indrek Gailan, Head of Tallinn's Transport Department, added that smooth and safe traffic flow is one of the goals of Tallinn's sustainable mobility plan. "Smart traffic management helps reduce environmental impact and improve the convenience of all types of mobility."

Liivalaia Street has a speed limit of 40 km/h. The green wave will ensure smoother traffic for vehicles adhering to the speed limit. The reprogramming of traffic lights on Liivalaia Street has already begun, and the green wave system is expected to be operational by early October. A similar system is in use on Vabaduse puiestee in the Nõmme district, where the green wave allows vehicles to move more fluidly, with less stopping and starting.