It was as if a time warp had kicked in, to the time before lithium batteries had been invented, so devoid of e-bikes and scooters were the streets of Key Biscayne.
In the first two days after an emergency ban on the micromobility devices, island roads were almost devoid of the vehicles, a level of compliance that surprised some.
“0 tickets,” said Police Chief Frank Sousa Saturday night. The ban was adopted after the death of a beloved tutor, Megan Andrews, on Valentine’s Day. Authorities have ruled the crash between her unpowered bike and an e-bike –operated by a 12-old boy — an accident.
On the Village Green Saturday, Officer Marcos Diaz was stationed in his marked SUV. A boy, wearing a motorcycle helmet and walking an e-bike, approached tentatively.
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Diaz hopped out of his car, smiling and friendly.
“You’re doing the right thing,” Diaz said, responding to a softly asked question that e-bikes were allowed on Crandon Blvd. only. He patted the boy on the helmet and sent him on his way.