The Orio Local Police is currently monitoring bicycles locked in the town's parking facilities and on street furniture. The prolonged presence of several bicycles in the same location hinders the proper use of parking spaces.
The police will be responsible for collecting bicycles locked to street furniture, such as benches, railings, and posts, and will transport them directly to the municipal depot.
In recent years, the City Council has implemented measures to promote bicycle use, including the installation of more dedicated bicycle parking areas. However, these areas often become cluttered with abandoned bicycles, preventing vehicle rotation and leaving citizens who use bikes daily without parking space.
To address these issues, the Local Police will affix a notice to bicycles locked to street furniture or left abandoned in parking areas. Users will have a 10-day period from the date specified on the notice to remove or relocate their bicycle.
If the bicycle is not moved within this period, the police will remove and store it. Owners can then claim their bicycle at the Local Police office by presenting documentation proving ownership.
The bicycle registration system launched by the City Council facilitates this process, and residents are encouraged to register their bicycles.
