Halifax Ghost Bike. [HOPE]

"Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is painted all white and locked to a street sign near the crash site, accompanied by a small plaque. They serve as reminders of the tragedy that took place on an otherwise anonymous street corner, and as quiet statements in support of cyclists' right to safe travel.

The first ghost bikes were created in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003, and they have since appeared in over 150 locations throughout the world. For those who create and install the memorials, the death of a fellow bicyclist hits home. We all travel the same unsafe streets and face the same risks; it could just as easily be any one of us. Each time we say we hope to never have to do it again -- but we remain committed to making these memorials as long as they are needed." - ghostbikes.org

I hope as well.

[Jenn]

Interesting...nice idea. Stay safe on that bike of yours!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Had never heard of this. Nice memorial, but very sad too.

[Cassandra Tatarnic]

great B&W shot :)

[Kai Island]

I really like the striking of white in this picture. And quite interesting story.

[Martin Jalkotzy]

I've never seen this before....perhaps cyclists don't get hit in Calgary...HA!!! My paddling partner sustained a broken collarbone in crash this time last year. However, it wasn't your typical accident -- car hits bike...it was the result of thoughtless driving by another cyclist!!

[Vicki Kell]

what a memorial, fitting

[Kerri]

It is a lovely tribute. I see them all over Tucson :(

[kammy]

so cool! very interesting!

[Paula]

I have never seen these. What a great way to make drivers more aware of the cyclists on the streets. Stay safe, you!!

[Lauren]

i'm always sad every time i see these around. i wish there were dedicated bike lanes off to the side or something so cyclists could travel safely.

[KeithDavid]

I'm an avid cyclist and I've never heard of this before... AWEsome stuff!! Of course not the deaths but the memorials and reminders that we ALL share the road!!!

[Dale Morano]

I've never heard of this before, but I think it's a great idea!

[Danielle Greenwood]

oh wow what a great idea! thanks so much for sharing this! a friend has just had a bad cycle accident and is still in hospital with pretty bad injuries, he'll be ok but this is a reminder alright!

[Margaret Tryon]

I've never heard of this before, but what a wonderful idea to bring awareness to the safety of bikers.

[Lina Dever]

Count me in as one who'd never heard of this before. Makes me wonder if I've ever passed some ghost bikes and not even known what they signified.

[Jenn]

Hi. Hope you don't get swept away this weekend. That is all ;)

[Janna Dawn Goldrup]

@shutterbugger ~ Thanks Jenn. Sounds like she won't be much of anything by the time she gets here...but we lose power so easily so that part should be a given.

[Dave Schofield]

Strong image, and sad. In the UK the network of cycle paths is not too bad, where I live only about 30% of my commute to work is on roads the rest is on canal paths, but then you have dogs rather than cars to contend with, I almost prefer cars.