In June 2026, the Maringá City Hall announced a goal to expand the cycling network by about 10 km in the coming years. Today, the city has approximately 40 km of bike lanes and cycle paths. That's a 25% growth that directly changes the lives of those who use electric scooters or e-bikes to get around.
More bike lanes mean safer and more comfortable routes for micro-mobility. With the expansion, it becomes easier to use an electric scooter for work, college, or leisure, without relying on sidewalks or roads shared with cars.
Patinep Store follows this closely as an electric mobility specialist in Maringá. In this post, we explain what changes with the 2026 Mobility Plan, what the law allows, and how to take advantage of this expansion.
Cycling network grows 25%, reaching about 50 km
The City Hall's announcement, released in June 2026, plans to add 10 km to the current cycling network. This addition represents a 25% jump over the existing 40 km.
In addition to expansion, municipal teams have already carried out maintenance on stretches of Horácio Racanello, Brasil, and Pedro Taques avenues. The City Hall stated that other roads will receive gradual improvements in the coming months.
For electric scooter riders, a new bike lane is a new route. And a maintained new route is even better: fewer potholes, more comfort, and more safety.
Secretary defends new mobility plan with technology in enforcement
The municipal secretary of Urban Mobility, Luciano Brito, stated that Maringá's traffic enforcement staff dropped 65% while the vehicle fleet skyrocketed. According to him, the solution is to use technology in enforcement and eliminate the famous traffic "trap" citations.
Brito advocates for developing a new mobility plan for the municipality that considers this new reality. Scooters, e-bikes, and other light modes need to be structurally part of this plan as a real transportation alternative.
The trend is for the city to prioritize coexistence among different vehicle types. For scooter users, this means more respect on the roads and spaces designed for micro-mobility.
Mobility Month and cycling event highlight the agenda
In October 2026, Maringá held Mobility Month, an initiative to encourage different modes of transportation and discuss road coexistence. The program included the "Pedalando pela Vida" (Pedaling for Life) ride, held on October 11.
During the event, SEMOB blocked three intersections and imposed a 30 km/h limit on certain stretches. This shows the city is willing to create real light mobility experiences, not just on paper, but with organization and planning.
It was also in August 2026 that the City Hall opened vehicle traffic through Praça Souza Naves, changing the downtown traffic design. These local road changes are part of a larger urban redevelopment effort.
What Municipal Law 11.981/2025 defines for scooters in Maringá
Anyone riding an electric scooter in Maringá must know the rules of Municipal Law 11.981/2025. The speed limits are clear and must be respected.
- Bike lanes and cycle paths: maximum speed 20 km/h
- Sidewalks, squares, and parks: maximum speed 6 km/h
- Shared roads: allowed only where the limit is up to 40 km/h
It is mandatory to wear a helmet, and the scooter must have a speed indicator, a bell, and night signaling. It is prohibited to ride on expressways or high-speed roads.
These rules may seem restrictive, but in practice they organize coexistence. And with more bike lanes in the city, the opportunities to ride at 20 km/h will increase significantly.
Federal regulations: CONTRAN 996/2023 and the new Resolution 1022/2026
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