On October 9, 2026, a Chicago city panel approved a permanent, citywide expansion of an automated ticketing system that uses cameras to catch bike‑lane and bus‑lane parking violations. The system, part of the Smart Streets program, will now be applied throughout Chicago.
The Smart Streets pilot, launched downtown two years ago, equipped city vehicles and CTA buses with cameras to enforce bike‑lane and bus‑lane rules. The panel’s decision extends that technology across the city for ongoing use.