Biking & Walking
923 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 9/14/2023
To Whom It May Concern, this is more of a recommendation than an problem. The pedestrian/bike crossing light on Allen St across Walnut is generally pretty good. Currently, there is a button to activate the lights on the sidewalks and wanted to suggest installing an additional button curbside for bikers. As it's currently constructed the median has two cut-outs so bicyclists can stay in the road (which is where we should be), but activating the light requires we ride up on the sidewalk. Most bikers, myself included, just keep an eye on the road to cross once traffic passes rather than hop the curb to activate the crossing light.
The problem arises when a driver decides to yield; it's a nice gesture, but with two lanes of traffic in both directions it isn't safe to cross unless drivers in both lanes decide to yield and it's difficult to see over the stopped car to make sure the second lane is clear. I tend to wave the driver who has yielded to indicate they should just keep going, Bloomington drivers being Bloomington drivers they defer to being polite.
A button positioned for bicyclists would make it clearer to both drivers and cyclists when it is safe to cross. This crossing point gets a fair amount of pedestrian and cycle traffic, but I don't think it is enough for a button to disrupt car flow on Walnut.
Parks & Playgrounds
1100 S Fess AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/17/2023
One toilet (the non-handicap stall) in the women’s bathroom at Bryan Park is continuously flushing. Bumping the handle was not enough to un jam it.
Abandoned Vehicle
623 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 9/29/2023
This vehicle has been in this location for at least a month. It is covered in debris.
Blocked Sidewalk
211 E Grimes LN
- Case Date:
- 10/15/2023
directly across the street, Bird bike blocking sidewalk for two days now. Busy street, busy sidewalk.
Blocked Sidewalk
1000 S Lincoln ST
- Case Date:
- 10/18/2023
The address is 1000 S Lincoln. This is the Allen Street side, with sidewalk, Greenway bump, and even the street block by leaves and walnut branches.
Other
1000 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 10/23/2023
Abandoned silver vehicle with 4 flat tires at this house on the Allen Street side of the home. Has not been moved in more than a year.
Blocked Sidewalk
1006 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 10/26/2023
Gray Ford Escape parked on street is blocking residence driveway and movement of cars parked in driveway. Vehicle has been left unattended in this state since at least 9:20 PM.
Blocked Sidewalk
1006 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 10/26/2023
Gray Ford Escape parked on street is blocking residence driveway and movement of vehicles parked in driveway. Vehicle has been left unattended in this state since at least 9:20 PM.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
1303 S Dunn ST
- Case Date:
- 11/4/2023
Small pothole forming in the street out in front between 1310 & 1304 S. Dunn St.
Traffic Signals
1115 S Walnut ST
- Case Date:
- 1/3/2024
With the New Year and new mayor, hoping this traffic signal that has been malfunctioning for over four years, is slated to be repaired in 2024. Last I heard, it was a 2022 project. It continues to always cycle a left turn arrow for West Grimes regardless if there are any cars waiting to turn.