Mayor Email: Greetings Mr. Mayor- I live in Bloomington and am a proud, eleven-year resident originally from San Diego. I am writing this unsolicited email to you regarding an idea which struck me recently. I think Bloomington should consider making the block-long section of Kirkwood Avenue between Walnut and Washington Streets a pedestrian mall. Barricading this short stretch to through vehicular traffic would pose only a minor inconvenience to motorists, but would add much to the inclusive, friendly and walkable downtown. Cities like Boulder, San Diego and Louisville have dedicated short segments formerly automobile-only routes to this use, and results have been positive. Please give this admittedly notional concept a moment of your day! I appreciate your time and wish you all the best in your new job! Sincerely, Timothy A. King Bloomington, Indiana
Dear Timothy King, Thank you for taking the time to write to me with your suggestion and I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I’ll take your suggestion into account! Downtown Bloomington is a special place and I am working hard to preserve the character, yet make downtown an inclusive and inviting place for all. Again thanks for writing. Thanks, John Hamilton, Mayor City of Bloomington