# Niterói urban cycling infrastructure and usage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/niteri-urban-cycling-infrastructure-and-usage
> Updated: 2026-09-10T22:19:06.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Niterói has expanded its cycling infrastructure and seen a significant increase in bicycle usage. In August 2026, the city inaugurated a new public bicycle parking facility in Charitas near the Catamaran Station, providing 400 free spaces to integrate cycling with waterborne transport.

By September 2026, data indicated a surge in cycling activity, with the Marquês do Paraná bicycle lane recording a single-day peak of 8,213 cyclists. This figure represents a 28% increase in bicycle traffic compared to early 2025. Local officials noted that the data suggests cycling has transitioned from a leisure activity to a primary method of daily commuting.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Niterói bicycle lane sets record with over 8,000 cyclists in one day

The Marquês do Paraná bicycle lane in Niterói, Brazil, set a new record with 8,213 cyclists in one day, marking a 28% growth in usage since early 2025.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niteri-bicycle-lane-sets-record-with-over-8000-cyclists-in-one-day

### 2026-08-15: Niterói inaugurates Charitas bicycle parking with 400 spaces

Niterói has opened a new 400-space public bicycle parking facility in Charitas to improve integration with waterborne transport and promote sustainable urban mobility.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niteri-inaugurates-charitas-bicycle-parking-with-400-spaces

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