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Permanent scooter program passes in committee, goes on for full Council vote on Thursday
Today the Chicago City Council’s Transportation and Public Way Committee passed an ordinance permanently legalizing e-scooter share within the city. You can read yesterday's Streetsblog’s coverage of the ordinance to learn more background information.
October 13, 2021
Report: Chicago’s dockless scooter pilot came up short on Black and Latino ridership
During last summer's scooter pilots, the devices got good use, but not in communities of color. A new study has recommendations on addressing that issue.
March 13, 2020
An Update on Chicago Scooter Injuries During the first 2 Weeks of the Pilot
There have been at least 21 injury crashes, or about one case per 5,714 trips, a similar rate as in Austin, Texas.
July 3, 2019
Logan, Pilsen, and Little Village Residents Discuss the Pros and Cons of E-Scooters
Are they a handy device for for first- and last-mile trips to and from transit, or a distraction from improving public transportations?
July 3, 2019
Meet the Pro-Scooter Feed “Chicago Scooters Are Fine”
We gave some airtime to the scooter-shaming Chicago Scooter Fails account earlier this week, so it's only fair to see what the opposition has to say.
June 20, 2019
Here’s Where You Can Test Ride Scooters for Free This Weekend
If you're going to try out one of these (potentially dangerous) gadgets, you'd better know what you're doing. Get tips from the pros at these kick-off events.
June 14, 2019
On the Eve of the Lyft/Divvy Deal, New Ordinance Sets Rules for E-Bikes
The ordinance states that lighter-weight electric bikes, whose motor only provides an assist up to 20 mph, may be operated anywhere non-electric bikes can be ridden, although heavier, faster ones may not.
March 22, 2019
Ready or Not, Dockless Scooters Have Arrived in Chicago
Lime scooters debuted in Lincoln Park last weekend and they'll be available for test rides at festivals.
July 24, 2018
