Originally Posted by
skidder
Thirty year ago you'd never see a 'white bike' or similar memorial at a spot where someone died in an accident of any type. If the white bike is causing a danger to others (pedestrians, other bicycle riders, vehicles), then it should be removed as it could cause problems itself. If its on private property, then the property owner should have given his/her blessing before it was installed.
With all due respect, I do agree on some points you have made. However in this case, the ghost bike has been on the city property and right next to the city border. The city did not want to remove it. The homeowner’s house is on the other side of city border. It looked like the memorial has been maintained. On top of that AFIK there has been a talk between the homeowner and the family member of the fallen cyclist. He simply ignored all that. Could have been handled better... way better imho.
Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
If she wants to remind drivers to be careful, she should rent billboard space somewhere. Or buy the property herself; not expect some other property owner to host it for free and in perpetuity.
Like I said, it’s been on the city property and the city did not remove it which lead me to believe that there hasn’t been any complain(except that home owner and which the city declined to remove it).
I’d really appreciate it if you actually read the article I have linked.
Thank you.
Many Happy and Safe Miles to You.