Pacific Northwest - Eugene fatality...ghost bike?

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Highcyclist
06-06-08, 10:07 PM
Sorry if this has been posted already...could find anything with a search. A cyclist was killed in downtown Eugene on Mon. 6/2. http://www.kezi.com/article.aspx?id=38614§ion=news&contentCat=local. Would anyone locally be interested in trying to set up a 'Ghost Bike?' The preliminary evidence suggests that it was probably the cyclist's fault, but it would be a good reminder for drivers and cyclists.
Scratcher33
06-07-08, 05:15 PM
I'd go for a ghostride. I actually rode by the scene, but didn't know what happened until I hear it on the radio later that day. It's horrible when these things happen. I've been much better about riding my helmet during commutes since.
Highcyclist
06-09-08, 01:20 AM
I was thinking something more along the lines of this: http://bikeportland.org/2005/09/22/ghost-bike-effort-picks-up-steam/
More example pics: http://bikeportland.org/wp-content/plugins/falbum/wp/album.php?tags=ghostbike
I thought maybe the Center for Appropriate Transport or Greater Eugene Area Riders or even local bike shops might donate a beater bike, to be installed as a memorial/reminder at the site.
http://www.ghostbike.org/
donnamb
06-09-08, 03:29 PM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=427713
I went by the intersection of 13th and Willamette today (Monday), there is a ghost bike in place.
Seems that the bike made a left turn in front of the car. Hard to imagine such poor judgment, he was a very smart guy. Sad.
Highcyclist
06-09-08, 08:46 PM
Well, it's good to see that someone's on the ball here in Bluegene. I wonder who installed it?
Scratcher33
06-10-08, 03:26 PM
I just saw it today. I wonder how long it will be up?
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