Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
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Join an in-person or virtual town hall to learn about a new state law impacting micromobility and share your ideas for new rules for micromobility vehicles on Chicago Park District bicycle paths and trails. “Micromobility” refers to small vehicles intended for personal use that allow people to commute short distances. They include:
- Electric Bicycles (E-bikes)
- Electric Motor Bikes (E-motos)
- Electric Scooters (E-scooters)
- Electric Skateboards
- Electric Unicycles
Town Halls
Join one of the following town halls to share your ideas and feedback about the use of micromobility devices on Chicago Park District bicycle paths/trails. No registration needed; just join in-person or online.
- 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.
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Virtual
Join the Oct. 6 Online Town Hall
Background
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. The Chicago Park District is gathering feedback to establish additional rules that govern the use of some of these devices on its bicycle paths/trails.
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