Illinois Announces Plan To Tap Brakes on E-Bikes’ Wild Ride

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Original Load Date Jan. 30, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/01/30/illinois-announces-plan-tap-brakes-e-bikes-wild-ride

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The explosive growth in the use of electronic bikes, scooters, skateboards and other “micromobility” devices by Illinoisans has caught state officials flat- footed. Now legislators, educators, transportation advocates and others are attempting to play catch-up. Riders, drivers and pedestrians have...