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daisycutter · GE Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 356 Location: upper westside

http://gothamist.com/2010/07/30/mysterious_ghost_bike_leaves_neighb.php

nycmtber · Bike Stop Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 236

I do agree with the fact that seeing a ghost bike is a bit uncomfortable especially when it is placed in front of your house or on your walk to the store. However, it is a reminder and a memorial. It reminds us of the dangers out there for cyclists, as well as a lack of respect from many motorists towards cyclists. It also memorializes a life, one that was lost while someone was taking a joyful ride down to the park or whilst on a commute to work.

I never gave much thought to it until a friend of mine was killed in my neighborhood in Oct. of 2008. Seeing his ghost bike on the way to the drugstore or train makes me a bit uncomfortable but then it reminds me of how great a guy he was. His wake was packed with people who had nothing but great things to say about him, I've never seen such a turnout before.

Some people just don't understand the significance of a ghost bike, but you cannot blame them for it.

R.I.P Arturo Flores

http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/10/24/astoria-musician-arturo-flores-killed-by-van-driver/

fat chance · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:31 pm Post subject:

nycmtber · Bike Stop Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 236

Thank you.

rossp · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 12:23 am Post subject:

I read that blog and the responses - which made me laugh for various reasons - good and bad. If someone can do a small thing which may make a difference, whatever the cause - absolutely. It does no harm to anyone - regardless of what the interview said.
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