In this episode, Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith and Eugene Bolotnikov discuss options for local governments to navigate the current regulatory landscape of e-bikes and e-scooters. The discussion aims to help communities address concerns regarding public safety while providing some clarity to the owners and operators of these vehicles. Tyler and Eugene recently presented on this topic at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference, delving into the regulatory options available to communities in Illinois.

Special Segment: Public Comment Live from the APA-IL Conference

• The episode includes a public comment segment featuring a live question and answer session focused on e-bike and e-scooter regulations, recorded live at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference.
• Participants ask questions about communities shifting regulation away from state-defined classes (such as regulating by wattage instead), the inconsistency of regulations between neighboring communities, and the overlapping jurisdiction of municipalities and park districts.
• The presenters note that there has been a significant rise in regulatory attention in Illinois, especially in Cook County suburbs, following high-profile, fatal collisions involving e-bikes and vehicles.

Department of Public Works

Ancel Glink attorneys will be presenting at several upcoming events:

• Ancel Glink equity partner Julie Tappendorf will be presenting on the First Amendment in public forum spaces at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Local Government Law Institute conference on December 5th, 2025.
• Many Ancel Glink attorneys, including Eugene Bolotnikov, will have sessions at the IAPD/IPRA 2026 Soaring to New Heights Conference, which runs from January 25th, 2026 to January 27, 2026.

Contact Us

How are e-bikes and e-scooters affecting your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com or call the Quorum Forum hotline at 312-604-9185.

Credits

• Chair: Tyler J. Smith
• Guest: Eugene Bolotnikov
• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
• Engineers: Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to offer timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. The full disclaimer can be reviewed at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.

Resources:

Ancel Glink at the APA-IL State Conference

• "Municipal Initiated Upzonings: Lessons Learned" featuring Tyler Smith on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

• "Injunctions & Dragons: Planning Law Fantasy Adventure" featuring Dan Bolin, along with Erin Monforti and Trevor Dick, FAICP (Village of Lombard) and Phil Green, AICP (Village of Hoffman Estates) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "GovLove + APA-IL Live Podcast: Award-Winning Planners" featuring Dan Bolin and Andy Cross, AICP (The Lakota Group) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "Small But Mighty: ADUs, Tiny Homes & Cottage Communities" featuring David Silverman, FAICP, Greg Jones, AICP, and Erin Monforti, alongside Angela Mesaros, AICP (Village of Homewood), Falon Young (City of Chicago), and Samar Jha (AARP) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "Watt" A Ride: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of E-Bikes and E-Scooters" featuring Eugene Bolotnikov and Tyler Smith on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "E-Scooters, E-Bikes & Public Camping Regulations: Strategies for Municipal Planners to Avoid Legal Roadblocks" featuring Megan Mack and Tyler Smith on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Municipal Minute, City Could Withhold Employment Taxes from PEDA Benefits

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Credits

Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers:

Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.

On the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, Dan Bolin and Alex Cambiazo put their case law update to the test in "Artificial Intelligence v. Alex Intelligence!" Dan plays AI-generated summaries of recent cases affecting local governments and employers, and Alex provides insights, corrections, and key takeaways from her own legal summaries. How are these legal issues affecting your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com!

Cases Discussed:

• Undercover Officer Misconduct: Veronica Hinton v. The City of Chicago – Clarifying when an officer's private actions fall "under color of state law" and the implications for municipal liability.

• Municipal Impoundment Fees: Matthew E. Carter v. The City of Alton – Examining the constitutionality of administrative fees for vehicle impoundment related to criminal offenses and the importance of administrative remedies.

• FOIA & Body Camera Footage: NBC Subsidiary (WMAQ-TV) LLC v. The Chicago Police Department – Understanding law enforcement exemptions under FOIA and the "reasonable expectation of privacy" for body camera recordings of victims and witnesses.

• Employment Discrimination: Kara Mitchell v. Exxon Mobil Corporation – Highlighting the importance of clear, consistent, and well-documented performance review systems in defending against sex discrimination claims.

Also in this Episode:

• A Public Comment segment addressing school flyers and free speech limitations in limited public forums, drawing on E.D. v. Noblesville School District.

• The Department of Public Works discusses Ancel Glink's sessions at the APA-IL State Conference.

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Credits:

• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

• Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

• Engineer: Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimer

To celebrate the release of the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Guide, we're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, "Tips for Newly Elected Officials"!

"The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What tips do you have for newly elected officials? Call us at 312.604.9185!"

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith

This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Tyler J. Smith

Engineers: Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

How can decisions issued by the nation's highest court impact community development at the local level? Find out as Megan Mack and Erin Monforti join the APA-ISS Spring Planning Conference to discuss two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!

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Resources

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Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property

http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html

Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers