The rural municipalities of Risti, Sangaste, Pärsti, Tartu, Jõhvi and Vastseliina and the city of Kohtla-Järve received a total of 43,789 m2 land from the State, 5,326 m2 of which are meant for the construction of bicycle roads. Together with the Government’s decision of today, local municipalities have received a total of 419,768 m2 of land during 2010-2012 for constructing light traffic roads. According to the Roads Act, road management on local roads is performed by local governments whose duties include the establishment of conditions for safe traffic on roads. Therefore, constructing and maintaining light traffic roads are the responsibility of local government units. The Land Board has contributed to the preparation of decisions on the transfer of land to local governments. |
