The current city government has canceled plans to build a tram line on Liivalaia Street. However, this does not mean the idea is buried. The possibility of constructing a tunnel is being considered so that trams can travel through Liivalaia and Suur-Ameerika streets to the Kristiine junction.
Jesse says that different types of commuters should not be pitted against each other. People should be able to choose whether to use public transport or cars. Public transport must be good so that people want to use it.
The Kristiine traffic junction has been a problem for 25 years. Work to improve it has begun. Construction is expected to be completed by 2029.
Public transport is slow. Buses move at an average speed of 22 km/h, trams at 16 km/h. Cars are faster. Jesse says more dedicated public transport lanes and better stops are needed.
The reconstruction of the Kristiine junction will begin in 2027. The work will last 17 months. The project is partially funded by the European Union.
Other major projects include the Pelguranna tram, the Tehnika Street bike path, and the Pärnu maantee bike path.
Jesse is a fan of rail transport. He does not believe trams are neglected in Tallinn. However, tram lines must be fast. This means they must have priority over other commuters.
The new Pelguranna tram route is a good example. It will run along a former high-voltage line where there are no other commuters.
Other tram lines are also being planned. For example, from Tondi to Järve and from Kadriorg to Lasnamäe. Many people live in Lasnamäe, but there is no rail transport there.
Jesse says Tallinn needs more connections. For example, 40,000 cars travel daily on Tartu maantee. On Peterburi maantee, this number exceeded 50,000.
Tallinn wants to build more rail transport connections. For example, to Kopli peninsula and Maardu.
The airport tram line will reopen on July 1. New tram lines are also planned.
The funding for the Pelguranna tram has not yet been discussed with the climate ministry. Jesse hopes the minister will support the project.
Tallinn is buying new trolleys. Five trolley lines will open in the summer. Plans also include trolley lines to Õismäe and Lasnamäe.
Buses will remain on Tallinn's streets. Not all diesel buses will disappear, as they are necessary in crisis situations.
Tallinn is changing its cycling strategy to a light traffic strategy. This means all commuters should be able to get along well.