# Como bicycle and traffic restrictions proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/como-bicycle-and-traffic-restrictions-proposal > Updated: 2026-09-09T15:23:52.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 4. Mayor Alessandro Rapinese of Como has introduced a ban on riding bicycles in approximately 30 streets within the city’s historic center, effective mid-September. Under the new regulations, cyclists using both electric and traditional bicycles will be required to dismount and walk through designated zones, including routes connecting the walled city to areas such as Piazza San Fedele, the Duomo, and the lakefront. The decision follows a July incident in which Mayor Rapinese was struck by an unidentified rider on an electric bike while leaving city hall. While the mayor was not seriously injured, he described the experience as a catalyst for the policy, referring to electric bikes as ‘beasts’ and emphasizing the need for pedestrian safety. Because Italian traffic laws do not distinguish between standard and electric bicycles, the restriction applies to all cyclists. This follows a previous 2022 ban on electric scooter rentals. The measure has sparked significant political opposition. The Democratic Party (PD) of Como has announced its participation in a protest scheduled for September 12 against the municipal resolution approved on August 5. The PD has proposed ten alternative mobility measures, including stricter sanctions for illegal e-bikes that exceed power and speed limits rather than a blanket ban. Other suggestions include establishing dedicated delivery windows for commercial vehicles in the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) and ensuring unrestricted access for holders of European Disability IDs (Cude). ## Claims - The PD of Como describes the municipal resolution to restrict bicycles in the historic center as wrong in both method and merit. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The PD has proposed ten alternative measures for urban mobility in Como. (corroborated by 2 sources) - One proposal involves increasing controls on illegal e-bikes that exceed 250W of power or 25 km/h assistance limits. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The PD proposes dedicated time slots for commercial delivery vehicles within the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone). (corroborated by 2 sources) - A protest demonstration against the bicycle restrictions is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at 11:00 AM in Piazza Peretta. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Como Democratic Party protests bicycle restrictions in historic center The Democratic Party in Como will protest on September 12 against a new ban on riding bicycles and scooters in the historic center, proposing alternative mobility regulations instead. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/como-democratic-party-protests-bicycle-restrictions-in-historic-center ### 2026-08-21: Como mayor bans cycling in historic city center The Mayor of Como, Italy, has banned all cycling in the city's historic center following an incident where he was struck by an electric bike. The ban affects all bicycles due to local traffic laws. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/como-mayor-bans-cycling-in-historic-city-center ### 2026-08-19: Como Mayor bans bicycle riding in historic center Como Mayor Alessandro Rapinese has banned riding bicycles on 30 historic streets starting in September, following a personal collision with an e-bike. The move has sparked protests and accusations of a vendetta 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/como-mayor-proposes-ban-on-bicycles-and-e-bikes-in-city-center ### 2026-08-17: Como Mayor implements bicycle ban in historic center Como's mayor is banning bicycle traffic on 30 historic center streets following an incident where he was struck by an e-bike, citing pedestrian safety concerns. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/como-mayor-implements-bicycle-ban-in-historic-center --- Cite as: Como bicycle and traffic restrictions proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/como-bicycle-and-traffic-restrictions-proposal