Memorials and Vigils

We honor victims of traffic violence while reminding our community that these losses are preventable. We come together to mourn, to support one another, and to demand safer streets.

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Vigil for Brandon Breedlove

November 23. 2025

Brandon Breedlove was among those struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of College Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Central Indiana Cycling helped organize a protest where we held a moment of silence for Brandon and called on the City of Indianapolis to take action at this intersection and elsewhere. We also called for more funding and transparency.

As a result, an additional $80,000 was allocated to this intersection for permanent changes happening in Summer 2026. Additionally, for the first time, Vision Zero Taskforce meetings included public comment.

Mirror Indy—Photos: People gather to demand safer streets in Indianapolis

IndyStar—Safe Streets protest demands increased funding, urgency, and transparency

Fox 59—’Rally for Safer Streets’ held in downtown Indianapolis

2025 World Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2025

Central Indiana Cycling and Health by Design organized a memorial walk along Raymond Street, which was a hotspot for serious and fatal crashes in 2025. Along the way, we stopped at the locations of deaths and serious injuries, held vigils for the victims, and erected memorials for them. The walk was well attended by City-County Councilors, the public, and the media.

WFYI—Vigil remembers road traffic victims, as Indianapolis sets a bicyclist fatality record this year

WTHR—’I’m tired of hearing the promises’ | Community honors Indy traffic victims, demands safer streets

Vigil and Ride for Dillan Lee Rogers

February 22, 2025

The cycling community came together to honor Dillan Lee Rogers, who was fatally struck by a person driving under the influence of marijuana in the crosswalk of the I-65S Exit onto Raymond Street. Dillan was doing everything right and had the right of way.

FOX 59—Indianapolis bicyclist remembered after fatal crash at busy intersection

WISH-TV—Advocates call for safer streets at vigil for cyclist

2024 World Day of Remembrance

November 17. 2024

At Lugar Plaza, Bike Indianapolis honored the lives of those lost and injured due to traffic violence and called on the city to fund Vision Zero.

WFYI—Vigil remembers people killed on Indianapolis roads, calls for traffic safety improvements

2023 World Day of Remembrance

November 19, 2023

At Lugar Plaza, Bike Indianapolis honored the lives of those lost and injured due to traffic violence and called on the city to enact a Vision Zero policy.

WTHR—Bike Indianapolis holds remembrance event for road traffic victims

  • I felt it was the right way to honor him and his love of biking. Reminding drivers and bikers to be careful was the best way to remember him. We as an extended family visit his ghost bike. I make sure it has seasonal lowers as well. It is a positive way to celebrate Jack’s life. Thanks again to Central Indiana Cycling.
    Sherry Hamstra
Ghost Bike installation for Dillan Lee Rogers
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