Other: I would like to ask the City of Bloomington to begin considering steps to put ordinances, rules, regulations on these Bird Scooters that have infiltrated our city. I have seen almost every person riding in violation of the safety rules the company urges. There have been two people on a scooter, all of them without helmets, and riding on sidewalks/all over campus. They are getting parked on campus bike racks, cluttering up side walks, and generally are unsafe and without any kind of ordinance in place, could only cause potential risk to both car drivers, pedestrians, cyclists etc. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45596449 There are known deaths on these modes of transportation. Indianapolis enacted an ordinance after unsafe crashes had occurred. Bloomington needs to be aware of the risk and make stations for these scooters with agreements on proper use.
Responded to citizen regarding her request.
Ms. Kremer, Thank you for contacting the City of Bloomington Department of Public Works regarding the City ordinance request for the Bird scooters. The City is currently working on safety issues pertaining to the scooters. I will also pass along your concerns to the Director of Public Works. Again thank you for your input! Christina
| City | Bloomington |
|---|---|
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47408 |
| Latitude | 39.167304992676 |
| Longitude | -86.52906036377 |
| Neighborhood Association | Old Northeast Downtown |
| Township | Bloomington |
| Status | Case Date | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| closed | 8/17/2000 | Sidewalk Snow Removal |