Case Date:

12/6/2023

Hi - this is follow-up to ureport #186407. It is the sidewalk on the west side of College Ave just south of 14th street, near the train bridge. First off, thanks for your prompt attention! Unfortunately, the sidewalk is still not its full width. The historical sidewalk is about 8ft wide, and I believe pedestrians should enjoy the full width that was provided decades ago. I drew a red line on the photo to show where the edge of the sidewalk is. Everything to the right of that red line is vegetation and dirt that is encroaching on the sidewalk. What is to be done? I have done this work myself at the 11th&Fairview train bridge. I can do between 25 and 50 linear feet of this kind of work per hour with a shovel. This would generate nearly a yard of waste dirt which will need to go somewhere. An ideal solution would also stabilize the hillside but please don't let the perfect get in the way of the good. Please forward this to Director Wason as that sort of investment will require some leadership. I have watched work crews use line trimmers to move dirt and sand, which seems like a failure to provide the tools for the actual task they face. If pedestrians aren't worthy of this sort of consideration from the city, please let me know. Thanks! - Greg 812-391-3535

Case Date:

9/28/2022

Blocked sidewalk. The overgrowth from 810 W 7th is blocking the sidewalk along 7th street and partially blocking the alley entrance.

Case Date:

5/20/2022

West side of North Maple Street (both north and south of intersection at Maple and 6th) sidewalk blocked, line of sight issues, vegetation grown out into walk,

Case Date:

8/16/2022

Retaining wall collapsing (again) on NW corner of property. Large limestone block has fallen into sidewalk, blocking wheelchair and stroller passage.

Case Date:

8/10/2023

Tree on property is growing out across sidewalk at a height well below 8 feet, impeding pedestrian access.

Case Date:

8/14/2020

Vegetation overgrowth in Alley behind 705 E Cottage Grove

Case Date:

7/17/2021

Crazy overgrown sidewalk and street signs.

Case Date:

5/31/2024

The street and sidewalk are blocked by protesters, they're not actively protesting, but they are obstructing people trying to use 7th street

Case Date:

2/9/2024

Truck trailers partially blocking the sidewalk again. First, thank you to the Engineering Department for getting the business to move the truck out of the way of sidewalk when the sidewalk was the official pedestrian route around the Duke construction across the street in August 2023. Thank you! The problem reappeared this morning, now with a second trailer. I am sending this uReport to the Engineering Department, since you were able to get a remedy quickest last time. But please forward this uReport to Parking Services if that will get a remedy sooner.

Case Date:

7/5/2021

Sidewalk is blocked by overgrown plants.