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Barcelona's New Traffic Rules
Barcelona is set to ban bicycles from sidewalks and introduce stricter regulations for e-scooters in a new traffic ordinance.
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Adrià GomilaLaia Bonet
- What are the new rules for e-scooter users in Barcelona?
- The ordinance mandates helmets for e-scooter riders, with fines ranging from 100 to 500 euros for violations. It also restricts e-scooter use to streets with 30 km/h speed limits and a maximum speed of 25 km/h.
- What is the political outlook regarding the passage of this new ordinance?
- The new ordinance, largely aligned with proposals from Bcomú and ERC, is expected to pass, although Junts has announced opposition. It's scheduled to come into effect in early 2025.
- How does the new ordinance address pedestrian safety and the parking of motorcycles?
- The updated regulations prioritize pedestrian safety by restricting motorcycle parking near schools and hospitals and prohibiting parking that obstructs pedestrian access or bicycle lanes.
- What are the regulations concerning loading and unloading activities in the new ordinance?
- While the ordinance allows delivery services to use loading zones, it strictly prohibits loading and unloading in bicycle lanes. The existing penalty system remains in effect, with fines ranging from 100 to 500 euros depending on the severity of the infraction.
- What are the main changes regarding bicycle circulation in Barcelona's new traffic ordinance?
- Barcelona's new traffic ordinance, to be voted on in late November, will ban bicycles from sidewalks except for children under 12 and those with child carriers.