# Urban development and safety in Vilafranca del Penedès > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-safety-in-vilafranca-del-peneds > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:47:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Vilafranca del Penedès is implementing various urban developments focused on mobility and public safety. The city is expanding its cycling network to connect with surrounding municipalities, including a new project called ‘Eix Diagonal Ciclista’ to link Vilafranca with Sant Pere de Riudebitlles. A usage study of existing lanes showed high weekday activity, with electric scooters accounting for 58% of trips. In terms of public safety, the city reported a 12.2% decrease in criminal offenses during the first half of 2026, a decline that exceeded regional averages for Catalonia and the Barcelona demarcation. Significant reductions were noted in drug trafficking, burglaries, and thefts. Alongside these safety trends, local authorities are introducing new regulations for Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP). Effective October 2026, new rules mandate a minimum age of 15 and the use of helmets for electric scooter riders, supported by an information and control campaign by the Vilafranca Local Police. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Vilafranca del Penedès reports falling crime rates and new scooter rules Vilafranca del Penedès reports a 12.2% drop in crime for early 2026. Meanwhile, local police will begin enforcing new electric scooter regulations, including mandatory helmets and a minimum age of 15. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solsona-hosts-cultural-festival-as-heavy-rains-hit-valencia ### 2026-09-14: Vilafranca del Penedès expands cycling network Vilafranca del Penedès is expanding its cycling network to connect with neighboring towns, following high usage rates of existing lanes by bicycles and electric scooters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vilafranca-del-peneds-expands-cycling-network --- Cite as: Urban development and safety in Vilafranca del Penedès. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-development-and-safety-in-vilafranca-del-peneds