Tallinn mayor sets bicycle plan into motion

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Tallinn mayor sets bicycle plan into motion

Jun 07, 2006
By Joel Alas

COMMUTING IN STYLE: Tallinn has a long way to go before its streets become cyclist friendly.

TALLINN - Mayor of Tallinn Juri Ratas has announced a bold plan to introduce a low-cost public bicycle loan system as a means to combat urban congestion and pollution. Ratas, inspired by what he saw during a recent visit in Lyons, France, said he wanted Tallinn to become a bicycle-friendly city. Under his scheme, hundreds of bicycles would be available at kiosks across the city for a very small fee.“Two weeks ago I was in Lyons. There are public booths where people can borrow bicycles. They hav ...

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