closed #185249
Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
620 S Park AVE
- Case Date:
- 8/27/2023
Scooter parked blocking sidewalk
Scooter parked blocking sidewalk
Scooter blocking sidewalk
lime and bird scooters, blocking the sidewalk restricting access, beyond legal limits
Scooter parked in the middle of sidewalk accessible ramp
The BMCMPO received the following message/question from Mr. Sam Melchior (dsamuelm375@gmail.com) who asked the following: "Hi, I was wondering if there is any consideration of geo fencing the IU campus and downtown to control the dangerous use of e scooters. They are terribly dangerous and do not provide the safe eco friendly transportation advertised. Sam, a concerned citizen " We would ask that someone respond to Mr. Melchior regarding the geofencing of scooters within the City of Bloomington. Thanks, Pat Martin Planning & Transportation Department
Group of kids riding their skateboards up and down the driveway creating disturbance and potential car related accidents
Someone was killed by a drunk driver and I can’t use my scooter anymore because the city is a bunch of idiots.
Drunk drivers are protected while cyclists, pedestrians, and scooter users are not.
I was employed for two weeks moving scooters from sidewalks and parking spots. I am being refused to get paid for the amount of time that I worked. What do I need to do to receive my paycheck? Thank you for your help.
I have contacted the city of Bloomington and Indiana University concerning electric scooters and bikes predominately used by IU students. The scooters especially are extremely dangerous as and a hazard to all other forms of transportation including pedestrians. There is also one specific e bike which is privately owned and used by a driver in all black clothing usually while riding in the Bloomington Rail Trail at least going 30 mph or more. To get rider has no regard for others and risks harm to many elderly, children and families who use the trail. This person should not be allowed on the trail. I have been to several other communities who have restricted use of these hazardous vehicles through the use of geo-fencing, security and other methods. I would like to discuss this issue with someone to help resolve this problem. Thanks. Sam Melchior dsamuelm375@gmail.com 812-457-4051