# Bicycle infrastructure disputes in Romania > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bicycle-infrastructure-disputes-in-romania > Updated: 2026-09-21T06:07:16.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. A political dispute has emerged between the mayors of Bacău and Iași regarding urban cycling infrastructure. Following the removal of sidewalk-based bicycle lanes in Iași due to new police regulations, the Bacău City Hall installed promotional banners at the entrances to Iași. The banners invite Iași residents to visit Bacău, stating: “No more bicycle lanes in Iași? Come to Bacău, we have 44 km.” Bacău Mayor Lucian Viziteu characterized the move as a promotional campaign rather than a political attack. However, Iași Mayor Mihai Chirica condemned the gesture as “gratuitous malice” and an “useless and insulting image exercise,” while questioning Bacău’s ability to manage European funds. In a related development regarding regional infrastructure, a PNRR-funded bicycle lane project in Podu Iloaiei has faced allegations of mismanagement. The 11.5 million lei project reportedly features lanes that are only 1.2 meters wide in sections where the design required 2.4 meters. Local authorities have approved 3 million lei in ineligible expenses, a significant increase from the initial 72,000 lei estimate. Concerns have also been raised regarding the selection of the contractor and missing permits from the Police and National Roads administration. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Podu Iloaiei bicycle lane project faces mismanagement allegations A 11.5 million lei bicycle lane project in Podu Iloaiei faces criticism over narrow lanes, mismanagement of PNRR funds, and a 40-fold increase in local budget expenditures. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podu-iloaiei-bicycle-lane-project-faces-mismanagement-allegations ### 2026-09-20: Bacău and Iași mayors clash over bicycle lane promotional banners The mayors of Bacău and Iași are in a dispute after Bacău placed banners at Iași's entrances promoting its 44km of bicycle lanes following the removal of lanes in Iași. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bacu-and-iai-mayors-clash-over-bicycle-lane-promotional-banners --- Cite as: Bicycle infrastructure disputes in Romania. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bicycle-infrastructure-disputes-in-romania