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closed #177870

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.

closed #165449

Traffic Related Complaints

East Canada Drive

Case Date:
8/10/2018

Resident reports that the stop sign is difficult to see while approaching this intersection (Sare Rd/Canada Dr) southbound on Sare Rd, and would suggest putting up a "Stop Sign Ahead" to warn oncoming traffic. Claims to have seen two cars slam on the brakes for this intersection recently, and urges that this issue be solved what with the new students coming in.

closed #151680

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!

closed #152524

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.

closed #186848

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.

closed #181197

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.

closed #179878

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.

closed #177361

Trails

Clear Creek Trail, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA

Case Date:
9/11/2021

My husband and I were at the trail head parking lot and saw a woman go into the woods along the creek and then came out of the woods carrying a trap. Is this allowed? If so you should post signs warning people. A child or dog could easily slip into the woods and get injured.

closed #183190

Parks & Playgrounds

Clear Creek Trail, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA

Case Date:
3/21/2023

I am wondering why all the bird houses have been removed from the trail stretching from That Road Trailhead north for about a mile. I have watched these nest boxes being used by native house wrens and tree swallows for years. Thanks!

closed #184969

Trails

Clear Creek Trail, Bloomington, IN 47403, USA

Case Date:
8/9/2023

Sorry, that last issue was supposed to include more detail. The large tree is down here is at the roundabout sign on the Rockport Rd side of the Clear Creek trail. Thanks!