closed: Resolved #180151

Sidewalk & Curb Complaints:

Other: I'm not sure if this is the proper way to report this, but there is a very dangerous crosswalk where I've almost been hit multiple times and I have seen the same thing with other pedestrians. The problem is when crossing from the NE corner of 10th and Walnut to the NW corner. The problems result from the fact that 1) the crosswalk is obscured from view for drivers on 10th coming from the East and 2) the stop line for those drivers is back from the intersection to allow for trucking turning E on 10th from Walnut. The result is that pedestrians start to cross on the walk signal but the drivers turning right from 10th have a bit of speed by the time they can even see anyone in the crosswalk and frequently can't stop in time when they come upon a walker. The only real safe way to navigate that crosswalk as a pedestrian is to just not use the actual crosswalk (eg. stay way to the left almost in the lane of traffic so you are even seen). If you try crossing there at 5pm any day of the week, you will immediately see what I'm talking about. ;) I'm not sure what the solution is but I just know it is very dangerous. At a bare minimum, I would suggest removing the bush at the NE corner to increase visibility but even then the layout of that corner is dangerous so perhaps someone can take a look and see if anything can be done? Thanks! --Rob

Assigned to: Neil Kopper

History

10/19/2022 14:12:20 Closed by Neil Kopper

Thank you for submitting this uReport. After visiting the site and discussing with other staff I understand your concern, and I appreciate you taking the time to point it out. The vegetation is located on private property and does not appear to be in violation of any city codes. However, there is a corridor study for College and Walnut that will be starting in the near future and we are noting this area to receive attention during that process. We will also evaluate potential changes to the signal timing that may reduce conflict.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=180151 Closed by Neil Kopper Thank you for submitting this uReport. After visiting the site and discussing with other staff I understand your concern, and I appreciate you taking the time to point it out. The vegetation is located on private property and does not appear to be in violation of any city codes. However, there is a corridor study for College and Walnut that will be starting in the near future and we are noting this area to receive attention during that process. We will also evaluate potential changes to the signal timing that may reduce conflict.

6/1/2022 17:40:29 Andrew Cibor assigned this case to Neil Kopper

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6/1/2022 16:09:48 Elizabeth Carter assigned this case to Andrew Cibor

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6/1/2022 15:36:04 Anonymous assigned this case to Elizabeth Carter

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6/1/2022 15:36:04 Opened by Anonymous

604 N Walnut ST

City	Bloomington
State	IN
Zip	47404
Latitude	39.171840667725
Longitude	-86.533424377441
Neighborhood Association	High Point/Old Northeast
Township	Bloomington

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