Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Summary
The mayor of Como, Italy, has banned riding bicycles, including electric bikes, in about 30 streets in the city center starting in September to improve public safety after he was hit by an electric bike. The new rule requires cyclists to walk their bikes through this area and is part of broader traffic restrictions to manage tourism and limit vehicle access.Key Facts
- The bicycle ban covers about 30 streets in Como’s historic city center.
- Both electric bikes and regular bicycles are included in the ban.
- Cyclists must dismount and walk their bikes through the restricted zone.
- The mayor, Alessandro Rapinese, was hit by an electric bike, which influenced the decision.
- The ban is part of new traffic rules that also limit car and van access in the city center.
- Some vehicles will need an annual or daily permit to enter the limited traffic zone.
- Deliveries to businesses have restricted hours between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm.
- The ban has faced opposition from local groups and prompted an online petition and planned protests.
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