- 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.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
1025 E 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 9/21/2018
Several potholes at the northwest corner of the circle drive around Showalter Fountain, in front of the Fine Arts building on the IUB campus.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
2808 W Bristol DR
- Case Date:
- 9/17/2018
Asphalt on Bristol Drive is washing away. The road has been deteriorating for the last few years and is only getting worse. It is also very hazardous for children playing in cul-de-sac.
Excessive Growth
321 N Maple ST
- Case Date:
- 9/17/2018
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.
Excessive Growth
319 N Maple ST
- Case Date:
- 9/17/2018
Grass is over 8" long. Has not been mowed in quite awhile. Looks horrible.
- Case Date:
- 9/16/2018
Bike seems to have been abandoned on our front lawn. First saw it there early Saturday morning (9/15).
Potholes, Other Street Repair
103 E 16th ST
- Case Date:
- 9/16/2018
There has been no street sign on our corner (16th and Washington) for a number of years.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
420 N Sheffield DR
- Case Date:
- 9/15/2018
I believe there may be an underground water main leak at the T intersection of N. Plymouth Road and E. Sheffield Dr. in Park Ridge East. (I live on Plymouth) There has been some muddy water coming up through the pavement for a couple days. Nothing gushing up, but enough to create a small bit of water to stand there and to run in the gutter. There was a water main break there a few years ago and a repair. As I said, water is not shooting or gushing up, yet, but it is something that probably should be checked soon.
- Case Date:
- 9/14/2018
Re: #165767
metal trash cans and car tire are not on his private property, according to Street Department. Also, the City never gave up right of way to alley before Habitat Street was paved, but property owner converted area to private use. He did the same thing with the Indiana RR right-of-way, but the RR cleared all of his junk out.
City code prohibits open containers and trash being scattered. City code prohibits cans left on City Streets.
Biking & Walking
501 A N Rogers ST
- Case Date:
- 9/13/2018
Please add a flashing light and signage at the crosswalk where the B-Line crosses Rogers to alert drivers to be prepared to stop for pedestrians. It's especially important because the sidewalk on the east side of Rogers is closed, so people entering or exiting the B-Line there need to cross from or to the west side of Rogers. (I.e., we can't walk on the east side and cross Rogers at the stop sign at 11th St.)