Case Date:

2/24/2026

During the construction of the new building on Kirkwood, the flow of traffic has been shifted. It is clearly marked on the road, but given that it is new, I think some kind of physical lane divider may be needed (like those posts that sometimes are put up to separate lanes of traffic). I drive through that area frequently, and it is clear that a number of drivers are caught by surprise/startled when they realize they are driving in what seems like head-on traffic to the other lane that has shifted. I am concerned that a minor accident is likely.

Case Date:

2/12/2026

Last year someone ripped up the building that was here and made a huge mess. Then they poured gravel everywhere on the alley and also on the street out front and even across the street in the grass section where the trees are. Then they just left it all a mess for everyone to look at. Can you please make them sweep up the street out front at least where it is difficult to walk and ride a bike, and maybe also the grass across the street? Thank you ahead of time.

Case Date:

2/8/2026

See case #207337. The response did not explain why it is ok for these people to store a portable toilet on City property in full view of the neighborhood. It is standing in the "Tree Plot" right by the street. This is City property. Please ask the builders to move their latrine to the back of the lot where people don't have to be continually reminded of their presence.

Case Date:

2/3/2026

The northbound side of N Kinser Pike at the intersection with SR 45 could desperately use a dedicated right turn lane, as traffic often backs through multiple traffic light cycles. I already reached out to INDOT and they said that they don't have any funded projects on their end. BUT they would be willing to work with the city if we wanted to take the initiative. See below: Case #: CS0513872 Request Description: The northbound side of Kinser Pike could use a right-turn lane where it intersects with SR 45 in Bloomington. Folks frequently use the shoulder here as a makeshift turn lane but it is full of potholes and not well-suited for this purpose. A dedicated turn lane would greatly help improve throughput during busy times when the light is very short. There is ample room to expand, and it appears that the lots already belong to DOT and the Indiana DNR. Resolution: Thank you for contacting the Indiana Department of Transportation. Our Traffic Investigations Engineer has reported a turn lane would require widening with full-depth pavement and utility relocation. INDOT does not have any funded projects to construct a right turn lane at this location. If the City would like to pursue the addition of a turn lane on Kinser Pk, they can work with INDOT Permits. Construction season is in full swing, stay safe! Buckle Up, Phone Down.

Case Date:

2/2/2026

There is a fence haphazardly blocking an alley with a large pole that I hit my car on

Case Date:

2/2/2026

There is a fence haphazardly blocking an alley with a large pole that I hit my car on

Case Date:

2/2/2026

There is a fence haphazardly placed in the alley behind Malibu Grill that is sticking out into the alley that it meets going east west with a pole sticking out, blocking it that I just hit my car on

Case Date:

2/2/2026

There is a hole in the alleyway that causes a significant risk to pedestrians. This is just near the sidewalk area and pedestrian entrance to the 4th Street Parking garage. We have placed our own cones near the hole to try to protect folks, but the cones have been moved several times for cars to use the alley. This is an immediate hazard that needs to be fixed ASAP. Thanks, Brian

Case Date:

1/29/2026

These gates are blocking the sidewalk of half of this block. Also to mention there is snow everywhere and nothing is properly shoveled to get to the street(?) where I’m assuming folks are supposed to walk instead? It’s treacherous. How is it they are allowed to block the sidewalk for what I assume is construction that hasn’t even begun?!? I have a business on this block that this directly effects. I need to be able to walk on the sidewalk here. Pedestrians need a safe way to walk here.

Case Date:

1/29/2026

These gates are blocking the sidewalk of half of this block. Also to mention there is snow everywhere and nothing is properly shoveled to get to the street(?) where I’m assuming folks are supposed to walk instead? It’s treacherous. How is it they are allowed to block the sidewalk for what I assume is construction that hasn’t even begun?!? I have a business on this block that this directly effects. I need to be able to walk on the sidewalk here. Pedestrians need a safe way to walk here.