Ask the City Manager

Lately, we have seen a number of e-bike stops listed in the Marco Island Police Report. Where and when are these stops happening? I’ve not seen a single stop in my travels around the island.     

While enforcement occurs throughout the island, our officers are primarily encountering and stopping e-bikes along the main corridors, including Collier Boulevard, San Marco Road, Elkcam, and Bald Eagle Drive. These stops take place at various times of day, ranging from early morning traffic hours around 7:00 AM to late night, as late as 2:00 AM. As officers patrol and drive throughout the island, these violations are being observed in real time and addressed to ensure safety for riders, pedestrians, and motorists alike. We encourage e-bike riders to follow the 12MPH speed limit, use their horn or bell, and wear a helmet. Likewise, we want to remind pedestrians to look around and pay attention to what is happening around them – don’t be distracted by a phone or by wearing earbuds.