Comments on Bike Jax: A Ghost Bike For Johnny

I'm the wife of Johnnie Jones and the act of kinde...

2008-08-07T11:26:00.000-04:00

I'm the wife of Johnnie Jones and the act of kindess from strangers has touched my heart more than words could ever express

I've recently discovered that the "Ghost Bike" was donated by Zombie Bikes...I've located their address and will going by to personal thank them for their kindness

Continue to keep me and our staff at Genesis Cafe in your prayers and if you are ever in the areas please stop by and visit us at the cafe....

Again we cann't thank you enough for your act of kindness

I lived in that neighborhood for 20 years and cros...

2008-07-31T15:23:00.000-04:00

I lived in that neighborhood for 20 years and crossing all those lanes of traffic was a feat. When I crossed I made sure there was a sizable median because otherwise, I couldn't make it before the lights turned against me. The sidewalks in that area have lots of obstacles too such as light poles and utility switching boxes. There have been a lot of car accidents there too as people try to cross all those lanes or make a left turn. I don't know what the best thing for that area is but bringing an interstate exit and two major east-west highways together in a residential neighborhood is asking for trouble. Your ghost bike is a good way to make people think about what they are doing.

Hi Shek. I just posted a new update with the video...

2008-07-30T22:15:00.000-04:00

Hi Shek. I just posted a new update with the video from WTLV.

i did not catch the news. It is time for a critica...

2008-07-30T21:24:00.000-04:00

i did not catch the news. It is time for a critical mass to begin in Jacksonville, even if 10 riders participate. I agree to start with a considerate mass before moving into 'critical' territory.

Thank you for doing this research and bringing thi...

2008-07-30T14:12:00.000-04:00

Thank you for doing this research and bringing this to the attention of all concerned citizens. Now, if only it didn't take a tragedy to occure before anyone perked up and took notice. There has been a crosswalk down at Old Baymeadows and Baymeadows road for almost 5 months now that has no indication of ever being replaced. Pedestrians have to look at traffic from 5 different points before crossing 4 lanes of traffic with no traffic signal at all. I certainly hope we don't have to wait for someone to get killed there before something is done.

First let tell you guys that I just returned from ...

2008-07-30T13:38:00.000-04:00

First let tell you guys that I just returned from an interview WTLV (channels 12 & 25). Kyle Meenan seemed very upset about the crosswalk situation. Look for a report this evening from 5 to 6:30 condemning the City of Jacksonville.

Shek, Those comment son the T-U site were some of the most disturbing I have ever read.

Jennifer, Tony and Matt, thanks for nice words.

Tony if you think people don't read your blog. You should take a look at my stat for link overs. Through the roof from you. You are so big time it ain't funny.

I don't think a helmet would have helped against a...

2008-07-30T10:58:00.000-04:00

I don't think a helmet would have helped against a truck that at the minimum going 40 mph. And 5 seconds might not have even gotten him to the first median. Many cars don't ever see motorcyclists so bicycle are even less visible. Ride with caution and tell everyone you know to watch out for people riding bikes.

Great article, Matt. The whole concept of the Ghos...

2008-07-29T20:01:00.000-04:00

Great article, Matt. The whole concept of the Ghost Bike was unbeknownst to me, so I'm glad (and subsequently saddened) to have learned of it, and I'm glad you started it in Jax. Let's hope it doesn't have to become a trend, but based on those comments I was reading on the TU site, it looks like more will die on bikes simply because people feel some sort of entitlement to roads we all pay taxes for. It's a shame people think others deserve to die on the road. These people vote and produce offspring. Terrifying. Anyway, cheers.

really good blog post man. i am proud to know you ...

2008-07-29T18:18:00.000-04:00

really good blog post man. i am proud to know you (and a lot of duvalians!). wish i got to know jj.

comments are stupid.

yes there is some irony here.

Matt...beautiful post. Thank you for writing this ...

2008-07-29T09:37:00.000-04:00

Matt...beautiful post. Thank you for writing this awful story so thoroughly. As much as I hope it never happens, I think ghost bikes are a great thing. Good on you for doing that. God, or whatever, bless the Joneses and the driver.

i read most of those comments. Speechless. Those i...

2008-07-29T08:32:00.000-04:00

i read most of those comments. Speechless. Those idiots are driving around freely on the road as we speak. That is scary. I am going to control my lanes more agressively from now on!