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Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year
Helsinki has completed an entire year without a single traffic-related fatality, according to city and police officials. The last recorded death occurred in early July 2024 in the Kontula district. Authorities described the milestone as exceptional and credited long-term planning, targeted infrastructure changes, and lower speed limits. “A lot of factors contributed to this, but speed limits are one of the most important,” said Roni Utriainen, traffic engineer with the city’s Urban Environment Division.
“A lot of factors contributed to this, but speed limits are one of the most important,” said Roni Utriainen, traffic engineer with the city’s Urban Environment Division. Helsinki’s current traffic safety strategy runs from 2022 to 2026 and includes special measures to protect pedestrians, children, and cyclists. Electric scooters remain a challenge, though the city has responded by adjusting parking rules, restricting speed in certain areas, and improving signage.
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