- Case Date:
- 9/24/2018
I would like to ask the City of Bloomington to begin considering steps to put ordinances, rules, regulations on these Bird Scooters that have infiltrated our city.
I have seen almost every person riding in violation of the safety rules the company urges. There have been two people on a scooter, all of them without helmets, and riding on sidewalks/all over campus. They are getting parked on campus bike racks, cluttering up side walks, and generally are unsafe and without any kind of ordinance in place, could only cause potential risk to both car drivers, pedestrians, cyclists etc.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45596449
There are known deaths on these modes of transportation. Indianapolis enacted an ordinance after unsafe crashes had occurred. Bloomington needs to be aware of the risk and make stations for these scooters with agreements on proper use.
Trash
401 E Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/26/2018
Trash lying on sidewalk and strewn around north side of property.
Biking & Walking
200 S Jefferson ST
- Case Date:
- 9/26/2018
East Fourth Street on the east side of Jefferson is blocked by tree limbs. The limbs hang down across Fourth (which at that point is just a pedestrian path) and extend down almost to the surface of the path.
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2018
Tree Limb hanging over street.
Blocked Sidewalk
115 N Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2018
White Cadillac SUV blocking sidewalk on Washington between 6th and Kirkwood
Line of Sight
2843 N Blue Slopes DR
- Case Date:
- 9/29/2018
The trees and brush along the east side of Walnut reduce visibility for drivers turning from Blue Ridge Drive onto Walnut. These were trimmed recently, but have become a problem again after all the rain.
- Case Date:
- 9/30/2018
The south-facing reflector sign in the traffic circle at 6th and Oak has been painted with the "Vain" tag that has appeared all over town. It has been there for a while now (a few weeks, perhaps).
Thanks!
Blocked Sidewalk
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 10/3/2018
What is the deal with these electric scooters everywhere?? I realize they are fun and also help students (or, mostly students I have seen) get around, but they are literally LITTERING the streets. In one block on my walk to work, there were five scooters parked. I rode my bike to work this afternoon and there were five scooters parked in front of the Indiana Ave. Starbucks, and I had to move two of them to use the bike rack because they were completely blocking the rack. I have seen them abandoned everywhere, including on the trail around Bryan Park. Is the business to put them out going around to collect them at any point? If so, how often are they collecting them? Does the city have rules on these things? Are we supposed to share sidewalks with electric scooters? I am all for alternative transportation, and love the PACE bike program, but these scooters seem to be out of control.
Excessive Growth
321 N Maple ST
- Case Date:
- 10/3/2018
Original U-Report case #165949
Excessive Growth:
Vegetation is growing over the sidewalk on the Maple Street side of house. Sidewalk is impassible the entire length. You have to walk out in the street. Looks terrible and is a safety issue.
It's been 16 days since I reported this and the case is still open. Just wondering if this fell through the cracks? Thanks.
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
2607 E 10th ST
- Case Date:
- 10/3/2018
The intersection at tenth and the bypass has a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians and cyclist. On the north east corner the sidewalk does not have an accessible ramp up the curb unless pedestrians walk into oncoming traffic that often does not slow or yield to the pedestrian right of way. I have had many close calls at this intersection and now there is not a sign when crossing to the east. Please correct this before someone is kill or badly injured.