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BPAC refers ghost-bike and Descanso policy to policy and law subcommittee

5364717 · July 11, 2025
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Committee voted to send research and proposed language on Descansos (memorials/ghost bikes) to its policy and law subcommittee after staff described an informal temporary practice and attendees cited a state statute protecting certain memorials.

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee voted July 10 to refer research and proposed language on Descanos (roadside memorials, including “ghost bikes”) to its policy and law subcommittee, after staff reported the city has been allowing temporary memorials and committee members raised concerns about legal protections and process.

Jennifer Morrow, Complete Streets director, told the committee she has been advising applicants that the city will allow a temporary Descanso for six to 12 weeks while she reviews…

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