Tallinn Deputy Mayor Joel Jesse said that the number of lightweight vehicles has increased by 60 percent over five years. However, former Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere says the city does not have precise data.
In Tallinn, lightweight vehicles have been counted since 2021. The counting takes place at 12 intersections, such as the intersection of Narva Road and Pronksi Street. Cyclists, scooter riders, and other lightweight vehicle users are counted.
Joel Jesse says that over the past five years, the number of lightweight vehicles has grown by about 10 percent annually. In total, the growth is 60 percent. This year, the growth has been 2 percent.
Pärtel-Peeter Pere suggests that Tallinn should use automatic counters, as done in Nordic countries. This would provide more accurate data. For example, it would be possible to find out where children ride to school or sports activities.
Jesse says that Tallinn plans to install 30 automatic counters. This would help better understand traffic patterns.
In Tartu, automatic counters show that the number of lightweight vehicles is increasing. In 2021, there were a million movements, and in 2022, it was already 1.4 million. The Turu Bridge is one of the most popular locations for scooters and bicycles.