Ghost Bike
July 10, 2008 at 8:20 amDC, People, bicycle, dupont circle, flowers, signs
Two days ago, a cyclist was killed by a dump truck near Dupont Circle. There is now a WABA sponsored ghost bike and memorial at 20th and R St where she was struck.
As a new member of the DC biking community as part of my triathlon training, this incident really shook me. How many times I have been right by that spot?
There is a lot of talk now on the news and in the blogs about cyclists vs. drivers, and traffic rights and rules for both groups, and who was at fault in this situation. The only thing I can think is it’s not fair . She was 22.
I used extra caution yesterday, both on my drive home and my evening bike ride. I think we should all slow down a bit.
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July 10th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Cyclist safety is a huge issue in Dallas right now. There have been a half dozen people either killed or hit in the last month or so on the Dallas streets. Sad news.