Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
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
Biking & Walking
E 4th St & S Lincoln St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
Ever since 4th St re-opend (one lane, then all lanes) people/vehicles are constantly RUNNING the STOP SIGN northbound at 4th & Lincoln. I walk through this intersection at least twice each day. Many just blow through this intersection without even looking. It happened, again, this morning. I was half-day across Lincoln going east. The go-straight lane stopped, but the turn right lane did not even look my way and went ahead and turned right without stopping. The stop signs are clearly visible. What the heck?
Water Utility Problems
2631 E Discovery Pkwy, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
Should this not have a backflow preventer? IU Health Bloomington Hospital grounds on the drive near the bypass.
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
There is a homeless encampment in the woods across the creek immediately behind my home in a residential neighborhood. A matter of feed away from my property. I have sent a letter/email to Mayor and Dep Mayor with no response. As the leaves fall, I will be staring at the encampment and they will be staring right into my home. I have to regularly call the fire dept due to fires at the encampment. I have to listen to them scream, yell and fight. I am also a licensed rehabber and am terribly upset with the way they have ruined the wildlife territory. The woods behind my home is one of the primary reasons that I bought my home almost 10 years ago. I am worried for my children's safety and well being (as well as my own) as the encampment grows. I am devastated that there is now a potential that part of those woods will be removed due to the encampment. There is also a daycare 3 houses from mine as well as several children who I have seen play around the woods and should be able to without fear of an encampment and being hurt. I will happily provide any needed info, picts I have, etc.
Blocked Sidewalk
810 W 7th ST
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
Blocked sidewalk. The overgrowth from 810 W 7th is blocking the sidewalk along 7th street and partially blocking the alley entrance.
Sidewalk Requests
918 W 2nd ST
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
Line of sight blocked due to weed overgrowth from Euclid street to this address. You cannot see cars/semi trucks coming down the hill!
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
lots of gravel at this intersection between 701 S. Woodlawn and 635 S. Woodlawn. Also a pot hole at the NE corner with gravel. dangerous for cyclists. dangerous both ways across the street.
Parks & Playgrounds
1020 S Woodlawn AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
This rotted board could trip someone or interfere with a bicycle.
Nuisance Lights
46 IN-45, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 9/28/2022
10th Street crossing SR 46 east/west light remains red as long as train is crossing SR 46 south of intersection.
Parking Meters and Citations
221 W 14th ST
- Case Date:
- 9/29/2022
Cars parked on yellow curb on 14th street at Woodburn and and 14th street