A 16-year-old Chicago e-scooter rider was tragically killed after a collision with the driver of a commercial truck on Chicago’s North Side, marking the third e-scooter fatality in Chicago in 2026.
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Illinois lawmakers are moving quickly on legislation that could fundamentally change how electric bikes, scooters, and other motorized devices are regulated throughout Illinois. Senate Bill 3336 recently advanced out of the Illinois House Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee with unanimous…
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Chicago’s Bike Boom Brings Opportunity — and Responsibility
Chicago’s cycling culture is thriving. In 2024, Divvy, the city’s bike and scooter share system operated by Lyft, hit an all-time high with more than 11 million rides — a clear sign…
Illinois may be on the verge of a long-overdue and critical update to its traffic laws. Senate Bill 2285, currently pending in the General Assembly, proposes to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code’s definition of a bicycle to include…