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Ghost Bikes.net: A Crash is No Accident |
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| When you see this sign, remember to look for bicyclists on the road...to follow the rules of the road whether on bike, foot, or motor vehicle...and to be ready to react to the mistakes of other road users. A crash is no accident...crashes can be prevented. No one else has to die. | ||||||
| Safety Tips and Resources | Safety Graphic | Ghostbikes in other communities | Jessica Bullen Memorial Fund | StreetShare Campaign | Ordering yard signs or stickers | |
No one has to die on a bicycle. But they do.
Contrary to popular belief, bicycling is not inherently dangerous, especially when everyone follows the rules of the road. What’s dangerous are the often-illegal interactions that occur between bicyclists and motorists every day, increasing the danger for everyone. If everyone followed existing laws more carefully, we would all be able to share the road safely.
Unfortunately, when car meets bike in a collison, it is almost always the bicycle that loses. At motor vehicle speeds above 35 mph, the result is often a bicyclist fatality. Even if the bicyclist does not die, they may suffer life-altering injuries.
We are all responsible for traffic fatalities when we drive a car or bicycle carelessly or lawlessly. Don't think it could happen to you? How often do you "zone out" while driving? How often does a motorist who has just hit a bicyclist say "I didn't see the bicycle"? Did they not see? Or were they not looking...not paying attention.
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Ghost Bike Campaign is meant, not to frighten people away from riding bicycles, but to draw attention to the simple fact that, if motorists and bicyclists both pay closer attention to what they are doing...and follow the rules of the road...no one has to die on a bicycle.
A crash is no accident...a crash can be prevented.
When you see these signs, remember to look for bicyclists. Remember to follow the rules of the road (on bicycle OR in a car). Remember to be prepared to react to the mistakes of other road users.
And remember...no one else has to die.
What can YOU do? 5. Don't drink and drive...don't drink and bike. |
Resources: Publications available from WisDOT -Click the link above for a listing of current BFW classes, or visit the League of American Bicyclistsfor other bicycle education information 5. Join us next year for the Ride of Silence, to honor those who have died. |
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ORDERING STICKERS AND SIGNS
You can order stickers with the "Crashes Are No Accident" (4.25" x 4.25", max of 5) and the "Ghostbikes.net" logo (2.75 " x 2.75", max of 5) by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Ghostbikes Stickers
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
PO Box 1224
Madison, WI 53701-1224
Images of both stickers are at the top of this page. Please specify how many of each sticker that you want (max of 5 of each). They fit in #10 business size envelopes. Requests that do not include a SASE will not be honored.
A limited number of yard signs are still available for pickup in the Madison area. Call us to inquire: 608-251-4456. We may make an order if we get enough requests and will sell them to encourage the fundraising for the project.
OTHER GHOST BIKE PROGRAMS
BFW plans to run Ghostbike promotions in cities across Wisconsin, if you think you're community is a good candidate, contact Chuck at chuck@bfw.org or 608-251-4456. Please note that the program is very volunteer intensive and would require significant local participation.
Ghostbike projects are happening throughout the country, for other examples visit these links:
http://www.ghostbike.org
http://www.ghostbikes.org
http://www.ghostbike.net
http://visualresistance.org/wordpress/ghostbikes
http://matthewsperry.org/archives/001350.php
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002415555_ghostcycle02m.html
http://www.bikechicago.info/ghostbikes/
http://www.ghostcycle.org/
Or visit the Ride of Silence site at http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
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