Italian mayor bans cycling in city center after being hit by cyclist

The mayor of the Italian city of Como has banned cycling in the city center after being hit by a cyclist. The ban, which will take effect in September, will apply to around 30 streets and will cover both regular and electric bicycles. Mayor Rapinese justified the decision by the need to ensure safety in the tourist center. Cyclists will have to dismount and walk through these areas.

The decision has sparked discontent among local residents and politicians. Activists have started a petition to overturn the ban. Cyclists have planned a protest ride in mid-September along the streets affected by the restrictions.