Trails
Gordon Pk & Rogers St, Perry Township, IN 47403, USA
- Case Date:
- 4/6/2024
Shortly before 2pm I observed a small black SUV turn from Gordon Pike onto the Rail Trail crossing on the north side of the road, then head east on the multi-use path. The vehicle continued east toward the gravel road that runs parallel to the Rail Trail on its east side. I was driving and unable to take a photo. I have observed a similar vehicle parked at the homeless camps on City property back along that gravel trail. Can the City block this area so that vehicular traffic is unable to illegally drive into the homeless camps to remove the incentive to illegally drive onto the multi-use trail and Rail Trail? The homeless camps need to be removed as they are attracting all sorts of bad behavior and making the entire area less safe for anyone using the paths and trails. The City is allowing homeless camps on City property. These need to be removed all the way from Gordon Pike to Country Club Drive, and in Switchyard Park too.
Trails
Goat Farm Park and Olcott Park Loop
- Case Date:
- 10/13/2021
While walking late last night (circa midnight) along the asphalt path around the parks, I noticed that someone had set up a small tent in the woods (last night, the tent was illuminated from within by the person's flashlight). It was just a few yards off the lower end of the path that cuts through the woods between Olcott and the Goat Farm areas, where the path bends (tent was off the outside of the corner) and comes into view of the small bridge over Jackson Creek. On previous nights, I've smelled a latrine odor in the same general area, so I doubt this was the first occurrence. Given that this is very near a popular wading stream and not far from the playground, I decided to report it.
Parks & Playgrounds
Ferguson Dog Park, 4300 N Stone Mill Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 3/8/2021
Five of the trees in the Fergusan Park have been very damaged in the last few days. Can't tell if it was machinery, a chain with a large dog (doubt it for all five trees) or purposeful vandalism. At least one of the trees has deep gashes all around.
Trails
Early History Trail
- Case Date:
- 4/19/2016
Several of the bridges on the trail at RCA park have severe damage. One of them has been broken for weeks, the other has several broken boards and has become unsafe in the last day. There is also a deep pot hole in the asphalt. I am sending pictures of the problems. I greatly appreciate what all of you do! Thank you!
Unsafe Buildings
Early History Trail
- Case Date:
- 4/26/2016
The footbridge at the entrance to the trails is falling apart - it's probably one child jumping on it away from collapsing and causing injury.
Street Trees
E Hillside Dr & S Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
- Case Date:
- 1/22/2024
There is a pine tree on the corner lot at the northwest corner of Hillside and Woodlawn that is leaning dangerously toward Woodlawn. I drive past it a couple of times a week, and it has worsened significantly in the last few weeks. The rootball is visibly pulling up from the ground. I reported this via the CBU phone number a couple of weeks ago, but nothing has been done yet. I'm concerned the recent freeze and impending thaw will cause the tree to topple. Thanks for checking into this.
Blocked Street
E 7th St & N Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 8/25/2022
Why do City vehicles park in the bike lane instead of the street? Many times while riding my bike on 7th street this year, I have had to ride around City vehicles parked in and blocking the 7Line because the driver was watering trees or something. Firstly, it's much easier for a car to drive around a truck than for a cyclist going up a steep hill and more vulnerable than drivers to have to ride into oncoming traffic or try to squeeze around an enormous truck. Secondly, this sends the signal that the City prioritizes drivers over cyclists. I should hope that's not actually the case, but it feels like it. Why not park in the car lane? Either side would be by the trees that are in the median between the 7Line and the car lanes, and it wouldn't impact the safety of the City workers. But it does impact the safety of people on bikes, who are already at more risk of injury from crashes.
Parks & Rec Buildings
Daniels Way, Richland Township, IN 47404, USA
- Case Date:
- 5/15/2022
Is it possible to add some additional picnic tables at Schmalz Farm Park Shelter? There is currently only 1 picnic table.
- Case Date:
- 2/13/2017
fallen tree across Creeks Edge path.
Noticed it while biking Saturday 2/11 along path.
Blocked Sidewalk
Creeks Edge Path
- Case Date:
- 5/19/2017
This large tree (picture attached) fell on the Jackson Creek
paved trail (located south of Creeks Edge Dr) some
three weeks ago. I'm not sure whether this tree's
removal is the responsibility of the city? Thank you
for your kind assistance!