Some one-way roads in Tallinn have had traffic signs installed that permit bicycle traffic in the opposite direction as well. More places like this will be created, as installation of signs on several streets began last week.

Cyclists and people riding electric scooters must ride parallel to the right edge of the road on streets marked by a “Bicycle traffic in the opposite direction on a one-way road” traffic sign and lacking a marked bicycle lane.

Deputy Mayor Vladimir Svet noted that the purpose of shared street space is to encourage cycling on smaller streets inside the district, where there is no risk to drivers. “First and foremost this is a matter of civility and consideration for others, so that cars, cyclists and pedestrians can all fit nicely on the streets,” he said. “On one-way roads that are marked like this, drivers must keep in mind that a cyclist or person riding an electric scooter may come their way.”

Earlier this year, bicycle traffic regulated by a respective road sign was put into effect on Tasuja puiestee, Kelluka, Lõosilma, Toominga, Purje, Metsavahi, Metsniku, Raiduri, Suve, Sügise, Kungla, Õie, Laulu, Raudtee (Jaama-Pärnu mnt section, section between Männi-Puuvilja and Pärnu mnt-Kärje), Mai, Nurme, Lõuna, Harku and Vahtra streets.

Last week, work began on sign installation on Maakri, Suitsu, Luha, Saturni, Aadamsoni, Suur-Kloostri, Liivamäe, Sakala, Falgi, Mäekalda, Aedvilja, Loode, Reimani, Kevade, Ao and Aia streets. The work will finish this week.