Spooky decoration for the Brandie Bailey ghost bike. Click on the tags below for more information.
Bike Rack Prototypes
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
G is flexible and covered with plastic, but it is not that flexible that it would increase usability that much. The plastic is likely to deteriorate, and I am not sure how resistant to tampering it would be. (update, Oct 11, it is broken already) B looks likely to jab a passing pedestrian in the crotch, and its painted finish is already peeling. A is way too low to the ground and I think it is likely to trip the unwary.
This is my favorite. It is sturdy, sleek looking, and if placed parallel to pedestrian flow, would not present much of a tripping hazard. From Ian Mahaffy and Maarten De Greeve
More on the competition from the Gothamist
nycityracks - finally-the-finalists
nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikerack
Ghost Bike Decorations
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
What that durn red nosed dog placed on the Brandie Bailey ghost bike’s seat is an irreverent but not totally unaesthetic addition. Those artificial flowers, still vibrant from the memorial in May, have tarted up the bike of late, possibly drawing the attention of the dog. Previously real flowers were used and when they faded, the dried remnants gave a more solemn air.
Summer Streets - August 23, 2008
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
I rigged a harness to hold the camera firmly against my chest while I rode. I figured this would be the steadiest place to put it. It worked adequately. This event was a lot of fun. I hope the city does this more often.
Summer Streets
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
This was the first Saturday of the Summer Streets program in New York City. Lots of bikers participated. Park Avenue and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park are closed to motor vehicles and open it up to people on three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 9, 16, & 23)
