Tuesday, November 10, 2026

110: “Watt” a Ride: Steering the Micromobility Shift in Illinois

In this episode, Ancel Glink’s Eugene Bolotnikov and TylerSmith take the stage at the APA-IL 2026 State Conference took the stage at the 2026 APA-IL State Conference to discuss the new regulatory framework for E-Bikes and E-Mobility Devices in Illinois following passage of Public Act 104-0854. The discussion previewed the new restrictions on municipal regulatory authority by the new state law and discussed options for communities to address concerns regarding public safety.   

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Highlights:

  • Regulating Electric Micromobility Devices: A breakdown of the new Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and use regulations for Electric Micromobility Devices.
  • Regulating Low-Speed Gas Bicycles: A breakdown of the new Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and use regulations for Low-Speed Gas Bicycles.  
  • Regulating Low-Speed Electric Bicycles: A breakdown of the new Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and use regulations for Low-Speed Electric Bicycles 
  • Regulating Motor Driven Cycles: A breakdown of the new Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and use regulations for Motor Driven Cycles.
  • Regulating Toy Vehicles: A breakdown of the new Illinois Vehicle Code definitions and use regulations for Toy Vehicles.
  • ADA and Electric Mobility Devices: Understanding how the Americans with Disabilities Act impacts the new state law requirements for Electric Mobility Devices.  
  • Enforcement Considerations: Discussing options for Illinois communities to enforce the new state laws on Electric Mobility Devices.

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Credits:

• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer

• Chair: Tyler J. Smith

• Featured Guest: Eugene Bolotnikov

• Engineers: Ricardo Perez and Matt Smith

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