LÄÄNE-VIRU KOHALIKE OMAVALITSUSTE LIIKUVUSUURING Uuringuaruanne LEMAE20056 Lõpparuanne

The study analyzes mobility in Lääne-Viru County, finding a high reliance on private cars due to sparse settlement patterns. It highlights the importance of rail connections to Tallinn and the need for demand-responsive transport to support an aging population. Key recommendations include improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, integrating different transport modes, and implementing traffic calming measures in residential areas.

• Private car use is the dominant mode of transport for daily activities, including commuting to work, school, and shopping, primarily because many respondents live in sparsely populated rural areas.
• Rail transport has become a critical link for residents near Jäneda, Lehtse, Tapa, Tamsalu, Kiltsi, and Rakke, expanding their access to employment and leisure in Tallinn, Jõgeva, and Tartu.
• There is a growing need for demand-responsive transport (DRT) to ensure accessibility for an aging population and those in rural areas, with residents showing willingness to use such services if the monthly cost is up to 50 euros.
• Public transport connectivity with neighboring counties varies; while connections to Harju County are very good via the North Estonian Public Transport Centre, links to Järva County are sparse and require further development.
• Employees in the region primarily use private cars or employer-organized transport, but there is a expressed desire for better bicycle path connections to workplaces.
• School route mapping by students identified significant safety concerns, specifically the lack of sidewalks/bicycle paths, limited visibility, high-traffic intersections, and slippery roads.
• The northern coastal areas experience severe seasonal traffic pressure during summer, leading to parking issues in public spaces and congestion in villages like Võsu and Käsmu.
• The report identifies a risk of 'transport poverty' in the region, where residents are overly dependent on cars due to insufficient public transport, leading to high household costs (300-500 euros) and limited mobility for those without vehicles.
• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the EU Green Deal, the report recommends promoting renewable fuels (biomethane, biodiesel) and prioritizing walking and cycling in densely populated areas.

APA

Sarv, K., Kalvo, R., Kljavin, K., Rehema, M., & Antov, D. (2021). LÄÄNE-VIRU KOHALIKE OMAVALITSUSTE LIIKUVUSUURING Uuringuaruanne LEMAE20056 Lõpparuanne. Stockholm Environment Institute. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/laane-viru-liikuvusuuringu-loppraport-2021.pdf

Chicago

Sarv, Kaur, Raul Kalvo, Keiti Kljavin, Merlin Rehema, and Dago Antov. LÄÄNE-VIRU KOHALIKE OMAVALITSUSTE LIIKUVUSUURING Uuringuaruanne LEMAE20056 Lõpparuanne. Stockholm Environment Institute, 2021. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/laane-viru-liikuvusuuringu-loppraport-2021.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sarv2021lneviru, author = {Sarv, Kaur and Kalvo, Raul and Kljavin, Keiti and Rehema, Merlin and Antov, Dago}, title = {{LÄÄNE-VIRU KOHALIKE OMAVALITSUSTE LIIKUVUSUURING Uuringuaruanne LEMAE20056 Lõpparuanne}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/laane-viru-liikuvusuuringu-loppraport-2021.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }