# Are Chicago’s Scooters Safe? Plus, How Bad Will Mosquito Season Be?

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Podcast: [City Cast Chicago](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-chicago-1425697)
Published: 2026-05-12T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are more regulations coming to the city’s scooters and ebikes? Following several fatal accidents involving minors, lawmakers have proposed a bill to add age and road restrictions for the state’s growing number of motorbikes, e-bikes, and scooters. Plus, Chicago is ranked one of the worst cities for mosquitoes, and what would you copy from other cities? Good News: Save Our SNAP Block Party Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 If you enjoyed today's interview with Director at Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, Scott Dahl, supporting Enjoy Illinois, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12 episode: Window Nation Visit Bloomington Randolph Street Market Griffin MSI Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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