Friday, March 27, 2015

Road Victims

Ghost bike, road victims, Via della Cinta Esterna, Livorno
A ‘ghost bike’ in Via della Cinta Esterna, a memorial dedicated to road victims.

See also: Ghost Bike - Destroyed Ghost Bike
External links: Ghost bike (Wikipedia)

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22 comments:

  1. William KendallMarch 27, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    They're done here. It's a difficult thing to discuss. On the one hand, it's sad that it happens in the first place... on the other, how long should that stay in place?

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  2. LoisMarch 27, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    We have them here too. So sad. This one looks like it is either new or very well kept.

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  3. KateMarch 27, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Wm asks a good question. Haven't seen one for a long time, but a previous ghost bike was in place for several years on one of our boulevards.

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  4. RevrunnerMarch 27, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Heartbreak for someone or several persons.

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  5. Luis GomezMarch 27, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    These are always sad to see. I haven't seen one in DC in a long time.

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  6. RandyMarch 27, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    Wonderful memorial. I don't like all of the crosses we have here.

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  7. DentonMarch 27, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    sad ... hope displays such as this may prevent future accidents .. watch for bikes!

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  8. DinaMarch 27, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    The flowers break the ghostly whiteness and add a sign of hope for a safer future.

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  9. AndyMarch 27, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I see them here. Not are only a sign of a tragic death but also one that more than likely could have been avoided.

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  10. GunnMarch 27, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Sad, but also very pretty....
    We should not take life for granted.

    I have never seen a bike decorated like this before.
    (Here we have candles and flowers.)

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  11. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 27, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Really gets the point across. This photo has such a soft, human touch.

    Happy Friday!

    Janis
    GDP

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  12. MarleenMarch 27, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I have never seen a bike placed with it. Impressive.

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  13. KarlMarch 27, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Sad to see, but it is a nice bike.
    I haven't seen one similar here...

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  14. BergsonMarch 27, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    I do not knew th ghost bike
    I hope never paint my bike in white

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  15. BirdmanMarch 27, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Ah! Another ghost bike rears its head... with flowers no lass.

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  16. RedPatMarch 27, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Always sad to see. I go by one here that has been there for more than 2 years and is always decorated with flowers and candles. It is a memorial to a very popular teacher.

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  17. cieldequimperMarch 27, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Very sad but so well maintained.

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  18. CarmineMarch 28, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    se ne parla sempre troppo poco, grazie

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 28, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    That is so sad VP. I often see flowers and a cross in different parts along the roads, but never a bike.

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  20. EG CameraGirlMarch 28, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    How sad. It's a good reminder for cyclists and motorists to be more careful.

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  21. HalcyonMarch 29, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    A sad sight...

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  22. AriannaMarch 29, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Un dolce pensiero...Arianna

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