Sidewalk Requests
1901 E Ruby LN
- Case Date:
- 9/13/2023
There is one block of Ruby Ln (my block) with no sidewalk. Please consider converting the huge culvert that runs along the S side of Ruby from Nancy to High into a storm drain, and putting a sidewalk over the drain.
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.
Sidewalk Requests
1727 S Maxwell ST
- Case Date:
- 9/27/2023
Sidewalks on Maxwell end just before my house and I would like to request that they be extended. I have small children and we live right at Miller and Maxwell, which is an active intersection with a lot of folks turning from Miller towards my house. My kids enjoy riding their bikes, but we don't ride nearly as often because I worry about them going out into the street. I would like to request that sidewalks be extended down at least to cover my house.
Biking & Walking
3236 S Southern Oaks DR
- Case Date:
- 10/5/2023
Dangerous biking behaviors on walking/biking trail between Olcott Park and Sherwood Oaks Park. Can signs be placed to instruct cyclists to 1. slow down for pedestrians 2. signal by bell or voice if passing from behind 3. be prepared to stop should it be necessary. A woman and her daughter came down the path at a high speed, did not announce their presence, and almost ran over our 5 year old granddaughter. Education concerning bicycling etiquette might help. Please forward my note to the appropriate department if this is not the correct contact for this type of suggestion/complaint. Thank you.
Biking & Walking
1318 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 7/4/2018
low hanging tree branches and bushes blocking sidewalk. one branch looks dangerous.
Excessive Growth
1015 W Howe ST
- Case Date:
- 7/4/2018
Excessive growth onto the sidewalk, not able to pass and stay on the sidewalk. This spot is the northwest side of the lot, same problem on northeast side.
Excessive Growth
1630 S Greystone CT
- Case Date:
- 8/10/2018
Sidewalk is blocked with overgrown grass and weeds along the sidewalk on Thornton.
Blocked Sidewalk
1630 S Greystone CT
- Case Date:
- 8/19/2018
Sidewalk completely blocked by overgrown yard
Blocked Sidewalk
1212 S Lincoln ST
- Case Date:
- 9/6/2018
bush growth blocking sidewalk
Traffic Suggestions
107 W Pinewood DR
- Case Date:
- 9/10/2018
There are a lot of kids in the area that are playing in the street, but there are no signs indicating that they are out there. He said that there are many issues with people speeding down the road and his children have had close calls with vehicles.
They are asking for kid or speed warning signs to be placed on this street to mitigate the traffic.