Chicago Park District to Host Three Town Halls to Discuss the New State Micromobility Law and Its Impact on Park Paths and Trails

Town halls will focus on gathering public input to inform additional rules that will govern the use of some of these devices in parks in advance of the law taking effect

Chicago, IL- The Chicago Park District will host three public town halls to discuss new state legislation governing micromobility, effective January 1, 2027. These sessions aim to gather community feedback to help shape upcoming regulations for micromobility vehicles on Park District bicycle paths and trails.

During the town halls, Park District representatives will review the law, define the different types of micromobility vehicles as identified in the law, and solicit feedback from the public about the current use of these vehicles in parks and the rules that should be created to govern their use in these public spaces.

The first two sessions are in-person, and the final session will be held virtually. All of the event details are available Micromobility in the Parks.  

In Person: 
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 
5:30 – 7:00 pm 
Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:30 – 7:00 pm 
Ellis Park, 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Virtual Sessions: 
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 – 1:30 pm 
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The new state law effective January 1, 2027, establishes new statewide regulations governing e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-unicycles, and higher-powered electric devices, including where they can be ridden, who can ride them, and requirements for devices capable of traveling at higher speeds. Details on the new state law are available here.

In the new state law, “Micromobility” is defined as small vehicles intended for personal use that allow people to travel short distances.  They include:
-    Electric Bicycles (E-bikes)
-    Electric Motor Bikes (E-motos)
-    Electric Scooters (E-scooters)
-    Electric Skateboards
-    Electric Unicycles