Tampere, FI
Municipality in Finland
Finland
Tampere, FI predicts future foot traffic in the city center with its Tamperen Pulssi tool
Tampere and Wapice Oy used camera footage from central locations for foot traffic pattern identification. An AI-powered platform estimates future traffic within the context of weather forecasts, public holidays, and local arena events. Local businesses and agencies can see next month's estimated pedestrian traffic by opening Tamperen Pulssi in the Tampere.Finland app. This resource proves valuable in areas from staffing shops and restaurants to planning street maintenance.
Tampere, FI
Finland
Tampere, FI anticipates national unemployment service changes with its Start to Work program pilot
A planned government reform calls for personalized unemployment services from local authorities by 2025. Tampere and Barona are evaluating Startti työhön - Start to Work - ahead of this change. Unemployed residents work with dedicated recruitment experts on personalized career plans. These plans are set in motion through skill mapping, interview coaching, and additional certification. Start to Work emphasizes better connections between workers and employers in high-growth industries.
Tampere, FI
Finland
Tampere, FI designs a new model for reintegrating bus drivers into service after accidents
Tampere City Transit developed the program in recognition of the individual impacts of accidents. Drivers involved in accidents start with mental health counseling and one-on-one conversations about their needs with the operations director. The next stages in the program include driving around the bus depot and completing routes without passengers. Participants return to service once they complete two rides with partner drivers past their accident sites.
Tampere, FI
Finland
Tampere, FI establishes circular procurement standards for Yliopistonkatu renovation project
Municipal officials set reuse and recycling goals for vendors involved in the street's renovation. These standards are the first of their type in Finland. Selected contractors are given leeway to determine how they reduce the estimated 1,000 truckloads of new material used in a project of this size. The Yliopistonkatu standards offer a model for reducing construction costs and waste during public works projects.
Tampere, FI
Finland
Tampere, FI partnered with Visia GameFactory to launch a local version of the My2050 mobile game
The City of Tampere partnered with Visia GameFactory to launch a local version of the My2050 mobile game. My2050 is a free adventure game that turns learning about climate change into a fun activity. Players take an a hour to explore local beaches and parks while collecting points for solving tasks. The game is hosted by Niha Bee, a YouTube celebrity and climate influencer, who encourages players to become more climate-friendly.
Tampere, FI
Finland