ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("City") is a home rule unit of government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 ofthe Constitution ofthe State of Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule power, the City may exercise any power and perform any function relating to its government an affairs, including promoting the quality of life and the welfare of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, Bicycling is popular for all ages, and especially now with senior citizens who rely on this means of transportation; and now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Title 9 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck though and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
9-52-020 Riding bicycles on sidewalks and certain roadways;
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(b) Unless the prohibition imposed by subsection (c) applies, a person 12 of more years ef-age-between the ages of 12 through 64 years of age may ride a bicycle upon any sidewalk in any district, but only if such sidewalk has been officially designated and marked as a bicycle route, or such side sidewalk is used the enter the nearest roadway, intersection or designated bicycle path, or to access a bicycle share station.
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9-52-021 Riding on North Sheridan Road sidewalk prohibited.
(a) No person 12 or more years of age between the ages of 12 through 64 years of age shall ride a bicycle on the sidewalk adjacent to North Sheridan Road, between West Ardmore Avenue and West Sheridan Road (6400 north). The penalty for any person age 18 through 64 who violates this section shall be fine of $200.
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q SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect upon its passage.
Ariel E. Reboyras Alderman, 30th Ward