closed #166527
Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
Park Ridge Park
- Case Date:
- 11/13/2018
Lime scooter left in cul-de-sac on Longview Avenue.
Lime scooter left in cul-de-sac on Longview Avenue.
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.
There are three bird scooters blocking one of the crosswalk buttons on the southeast corner of the 10th and the bypass intersection. This makes it difficult to access the crossing button. This has been happening for about a month now.
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316 e 12th St. Three Bird scooter across the sidewalk. 4:30 pm, Nov 20, 2018
What can I do about scooters littering my Prospect Hill neighborhood? Is there a number to call to report and have them picked up? I walk daily for exercise and have stopped going downtown because scooters are blocking sidewalks, now the are blocking sidewalks in a residential neighborhood where I own a home and pay taxes Help!
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
This is on E Second near the footbridge close to Anita. These scooters were not left by the users. They were out there bright and early on Dec. 5. Totally blocking the sidewalk. A disgrace. Show this to Mr. BIRD!