Attendees at the Electrify Expo event in Hoffman Estates test out e-bikes and e-scooters on Sept. 13, 2025. The increased popularity of e-mobility devices has created safety and liability challenges for local governments.
Environment Committee Meeting on 1-20-26: E-Mobility Devices – Opportunities and Challenges
Presentations:
- Micromobility in Illinois: The Benefits of Sensible Regulation – Dave Simmons, Executive Director, Ride Illinois
- ‘Watt’ a Ride: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of E-Bikes and E-Scooters – Eugene Bolotnikov, Attorney at Law, Ancel Glink; Tyler Smith, Attorney at Law, Ancel Glink
- Municipal Collaboration to Address E-Mobility Issues – Eric Czarnota, Program Manager for Transportation, Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC); Brian Larson, Program Associate for Transportation, NWMC
Return to the Environment Committee webpage.