Ghost Bike for Jen Shao
On September 16, 2005, Jen Shao was struck by a charter bus while attempting to turn from Governeur Lane onto Water St., a busy two-way street with no bike lane. The driver never stopped; police are classifying this as a hit-and-run, a potential felony. Her ghost bike joined a collection of flowers and candles laid out along with photographs and notes from neighbors and friends. Ms. Shao's bike was removed the next day by local property owners.
On September 16, 2005, Jen Shao was struck by a charter bus while attempting to turn from Governeur Lane onto Water St., a busy two-way street with no bike lane. The driver never stopped; police are classifying this as a hit-and-run, a potential felony. Her ghost bike joined a collection of flowers and candles laid out along with photographs and notes from neighbors and friends. Ms. Shao's bike was removed the next day by local property owners.