White Bicycle as a Message on a Busy Boulevard
Novi Sad – A white bicycle, entirely painted in that color from wheels to handlebars, has been placed and secured with a padlock to a pole in Novi Sad's Bulevar kneza Miloša, near the site of a recent fatal traffic accident involving a cyclist – a man who was pushing his bicycle across a pedestrian crossing. The memorial 'ghost bike' was placed last week by the 'Novi Sad Cycling Initiative,' which had previously led citizens on an impromptu ride, known as 'Critical Mass,' through city streets and boulevards.
White Bicycle as a Message on a Busy Boulevard A white ‘ghost bike’ memorial was installed in Novi Sad by the Novi Sad Cycling Initiative to raise awareness about cyclist safety following a fatal accident. The initiative advocates for better cycling infrastructure and traffic culture, noting that while the number of cyclists and dedicated paths has increased, investment has not kept pace, and planned projects face significant delays.
- A white ‘ghost bike’ memorial was placed in Novi Sad to commemorate a cyclist killed in a traffic accident.
- The Novi Sad Cycling Initiative organized the memorial and a ‘Critical Mass’ ride to advocate for cyclist safety and infrastructure.
- The initiative highlights the need for improved traffic culture and infrastructure, noting that planned projects, like a bike lane on Bulevar Mihajla Pupina, have been delayed.
- The number of cyclists in Novi Sad is estimated between 50,000 and 60,000, with 150 km of bike paths existing, an increase from 100 km a decade ago.
- Despite the growth in cycling, investment in infrastructure is seen as insufficient.
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