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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #136755

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Other: Good afternoon, I am a Bloomington local who has an issue with smokers on the B-line. The B-line is designed as a fitness path, in addition to being a transportation path. I run frequently on the B-line and my runs are consistently clouded with smokers on the B-line. Anyone who runs knows, especially when well into your run, each breath is crucial to keeping your pace and to keeping on track. When you are approaching a smoker on the B-line, there is nowhere to run to avoid them and you can’t simply hold your breath until you pass. A big part of Bloomington is a community that promotes healthy living. I think that the environment of the B-line should reflect that and be one of health and positivity, not drinking, smoking and disturbing others. This is my first attempt at reaching someone about an issue with the B-line, so if there is a more appropriate area or person I should contact, please let me know. I am not sure what the appropriate action could be, possibly signage that establishes the path as a no smoking area. I often feel compelled to say something to the smokers when I pass but I don’t have anything to back up my protestation. If I could point to a sign or if they obviously had seen 15 signs saying no smoking on the trail, they would know what they were doing was wrong. I look forward to hearing back from you on this issue. Sincerely, Lindsey LINDSEY HARMON Regulatory Affairs Specialist- Latin America Cook Inc. 750 Daniels Way P.O. Box 489 Bloomington, IN 47402-0489 (800) 346-2686 (812) 339-2235 ext. 2744 Fax (812) 332-0281 http://www.cookmedical.com

History

3/17/2014 14:43:38 Closed by Anonymous

e-mailed: Hi Lindsey, I'm sorry that your running experience has been negatively impacted by smokers on the trail. We currently have no policy prohibiting smoking in our parks and trails as enforcement is very difficult. We have been working on a campaign to improve "trail etiquette" so that all users of our growing trail system understand some common courtesies. We agree that program signage should include something that strongly encourages people not to smoke as part of a healthy lifestyle, and out of courtesy to other trail users. We hope to have our campaign signage approved and ready for installation sometime later this year. Thanks for your comments. I hope you continue to enjoy using the parks and recreation services we offer. Best, Mick

3/17/2014 14:43:16 Anonymous contacted Anonymous

e-mailed the following 3/17/14: Hi Lindsey, I'm sorry that your running experience has been negatively impacted by smokers on the trail. We currently have no policy prohibiting smoking in our parks and trails as enforcement is very difficult. We have been working on a campaign to improve "trail etiquette" so that all users of our growing trail system understand some common courtesies. We agree that program signage should include something that strongly encourages people not to smoke as part of a healthy lifestyle, and out of courtesy to other trail users. We hope to have our campaign signage approved and ready for installation sometime later this year. Thanks for your comments. I hope you continue to enjoy using the parks and recreation services we offer. Best, Mick

3/14/2014 10:24:05 Anonymous followed up on this ticket

forwarded to Dave Williams for response

3/14/2014 10:16:02 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

3/14/2014 10:16:02 Opened by Anonymous