Montevideo Eases Parking Rules for Bicycles, Citing Excessive Requirements

The Departmental Board of Montevideo has eased regulations on mandatory bicycle parking spaces in parking lots, aiming to encourage cycling without overburdening businesses. The modification comes after inspections found the existing 2016 rules to be excessive.

Previously, the regulation required private and public parking facilities to reserve one bicycle space for every five car spaces. This rule, implemented to stimulate bicycle use, was deemed disproportionate by the Departmental Service of Coexistence following a series of inspections.

The revised rule introduces a tiered system based on the total number of car parking spaces. Lots with one to 60 car spaces must now provide one bicycle space for every five car spots. Those with 61 to 150 car spaces need one for every seven, and lots with over 150 spaces require one for every eight. Private parking lots have one year to adapt to the new decree, with non-compliance resulting in a monthly fine of 8 Reajustable Units.