There was an auto accident a couple of hours ago and all of the debris is still in the intersection causing drivers to unsafely navigate the intersection from multiple directions.
Large pothole on eastbound side of Oakdale Drive.
I am writing to formally request the consideration of an ordinance prohibiting the use of engine brakes (commonly known as “Jake Brakes”) on E 3rd Street West of SR 446 into Bloomington. This stretch of road, being a key route with both residential and commercial presence, frequently experiences disruptive noise pollution from heavy trucks utilizing engine brakes. As a resident in the area at Summerhouse, I can personally attest to the significant impact this has on daily life and overall well-being. The frequent noise not only disrupts daytime activities but also affects my ability to sleep soundly at night, compromising rest and health. Supporting Evidence: 1. Noise Pollution and Health: Studies have consistently shown that chronic exposure to high-decibel noise—like that produced by engine brakes—can contribute to sleep disturbances, increased stress levels, and even cardiovascular risks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise above 55 dB is considered harmful, and engine brakes often exceed 80–100 dB. 2. Ordinance Effectiveness: Many municipalities across the U.S. have adopted engine brake ordinances in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and improve quality of life. 3. Local Impact: Given the residential density and commercial activity along E 3rd Street, enforcing a restriction would bring it in line with common noise abatement practices, ensuring a quieter, more livable environment for its residents. I believe that introducing this ordinance would not only improve the quality of life for residents but also align with community standards of noise control and public health considerations. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further and provide any additional information that may be helpful. Thank you for your time and consideration.
No parking sign is down. The location is on 10th Street, West of College Avenue.
Recent road "repair" work has left the street broken up and substantially WORSE than before the road work.
Pothole on right edge of the southbound lane of Kinser pike, just north of the side street that leads into the back of Bloomington High School North ('Cougar Drive' I think it's called, but it isn't labeled on the map). I know the address reported here is 'Whitewood way', but the pothole is on Kinser Pike! Roughly where I've aligned the bullseye on the map.
Northbound lane on Kennedy, there are 3-4 near the corner that opened up. The crew always does a great job, thanks y'all
There's a good size pothole as you turn onto Willow Ct.
I recently bought a house on W Middle Ct, and there is a large dip in the road right in front of my driveway, so that most sedans would scrape their car coming in and out of the driveway. The problem is that the road dips dramatically in front of the driveway (not that the end of the driveway is at the wrong level). Other houses in the neighborhood seem to have had a similar issue and filled in the gap with cement (I’m not sure if they did it themselves or if the city did it). Is this something you guys can fix? Legally can I pour cement there myself since it’s a public road?
Part of the city tree fell onto the street, cannot really see it from this angle