# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-48-050 regarding bus terminal loading and unloading zones

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- Record number: **O2026-0027125**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Introduction Date: Jul 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=54EECDF8-BC7F-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 23, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson La Spata, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 23, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA).

**Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [O2026-0027125 Committee Letter - Bus Terminal Loading Unloading - Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d107b559-0b7c-4404-81d6-945521d3d841.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This is a committee report about a proposed change to a city law (Municipal Code Section 9-48-050) dealing with loading and unloading zones at bus terminals. The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety met on September 15, 2026, and recommended that the full City Council pass it. The document does not describe what the specific changes to the law would be.

- Proposes amending Municipal Code Section 9-48-050 on bus terminal loading and unloading zones.
- Introduced on July 15, 2026, with Mayor Brandon Johnson as lead sponsor.
- The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety recommended 'Do Pass' at its September 15, 2026 meeting.
- The committee approved it by voice vote with no dissenting votes.
- Report submitted to the City Council on September 23, 2026, by Chairman Daniel La Spata.

**Who**: People and businesses that use bus terminal loading and unloading zones could be affected, though the document does not give specifics.

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Sep 15, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). On motion of Alderperson La Spata, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0027125 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0f046c2f-7d0e-4216-a28b-0a3f991f8add.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0027125 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3be77ed8-4383-4c20-a277-394bb1fbb4b5.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0027125 Committee Letter - Bus Terminal Loading Unloading - Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d107b559-0b7c-4404-81d6-945521d3d841.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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