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First ghost bike in Innsbruck: A sign for more road safety
The first “ghost bike” was set up in Innsbruck to warn of the dangers of cycling. The bike lobby supports the campaign, which is planning more ghost bikes to strengthen road safety.
First ghost bike in Innsbruck: A sign for more road safety
The first “ghost bike” is now in Innsbruck’s Reichenau and is intended to draw attention to the dangers of cycling. This initiative was launched anonymously and receives support from the cycling lobby, which considers the campaign to be truly important. “We want to use this ghost bike to raise awareness of the dangers in road traffic and encourage people to drive more carefully,” explained a spokesman for the bike lobby.
The ghost bike is a symbol for the victims of traffic accidents. It stands as a memorial to the cyclists who have been harmed in accidents on the city's streets in the past. This focus on safety is particularly important given the increasing number of cyclists in Innsbruck. According to the Road Safety Board, the danger for cyclists in city traffic is significantly high.
Reactions to the action
The reactions to the installation of the ghost bike are complex. Many passers-by welcome the symbolism and the associated education about road safety. “It's sad that we need such memorials, but they are necessary to illustrate the reality,” said a resident who often cycles. Further ghost bikes are already being planned to strengthen the campaign and raise awareness of the issue of Hundezza.
The campaign represents an appeal to society as a whole to improve road safety. According to a recent survey, many citizens in Innsbruck would like better and safer cycle paths to avoid accidents. This transformative idea of installing ghost bikes as part of the landscape continues to be discussed and could be implemented across the board in other parts of the city in the future.
At a time when bicycles are becoming increasingly popular as an environmentally friendly alternative to cars, it is even more important that safety standards for cyclists are raised at the same time. Through measures like these, the city of Innsbruck could not only increase the safety of cyclists, but at the same time also positively shape the cityscape through such haunting memories.
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