closed #166507
Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
301-399 E 6th St, Bloomington, Indiana, 47408
- Case Date:
- 11/12/2018
6 bird scooters blocking sidewalk
6 bird scooters blocking sidewalk
This morning around 8:30 the SW corner of Maxwell Lane and Woodlawn. Four scooters were set up out of the way. The other two blocked the sidewalk. I moved those two in between the other four. I did---so could a "juicer." Thanks.
Hello, I would like to draw your attention to an issue with item 6 of the e-scooter guidelines on the city website; "6. Park the scooter in a bike rack or in another lawful spot on public property that does not block the right-of-way, limit access for individuals with disabilities, risk damaging private or public property, or jeopardize public safety." E-scooters should not be parked “in a bike rack” as they do not require locking and have their own kick-stand support. When e-scooters are parked inside of bike racks they are blocking access to a vital space for cyclists. Parking e-scooters in bike racks causes the same inconvenience to cyclists as parking e-scooters in the middle of a sidewalk causes to pedestrians. Failing to notice this basic issue feels like the city of Bloomington has forgotten or decided to ignore the needs of cyclists. I ask that the wording in the e-scooter guidelines be changed to ensure that bike racks are reserved for bikes and other vehicles that require locking, and proper notice be given to e-scooter users about this change. Thank you.
Grant at Kirkwood. 11-17-18 early afternoon 3 or 4 Bird scooters taking up enough of the sidewalk that a couple can not walk side by side.
These Birds and Limes left plenty of sidewalk for pedestrians but the Limes would block someone from being able to get out of the rear seat of that car on to the sidewalk.
Maxwell Lane across from Maxwell Terraces late Sunday afternoon. Please advise companies that scooters should be parked parallel to sidewalk, not perpendicular or angled.
Sunday around 1 PM 3 girls on scooters turned from Dunn Street sidewalk on to Kirkwood sidewalk. Ignored being told not to ride on sidewalk. Of course. Please hurry up with those signs and patrolling. Also please---I assume we are supposed to use the map to locate the event for you, but how?
On the sidewalk north of Bloomington Hardware parking lot. Tuesday morning.
7 scooters blocking sidewalk at 2nd street and High street. Man tripped and hurt himself on them
Four Bird Scooters left in front of residence blocking public sidewalk 514 N Washington Street, Bloomington, IN