Parks & Playgrounds
1020 S Woodlawn AVE
- Case Date:
- 4/24/2022
There are holes in the ground where the small, wooden fence used to be along Sheridan Creek in Bryan Park. Several of these have not been filled since that fence was removed. Friday evening, my dog tripped into one of these holes. She has developed a limp since and will need a veterinary exam Monday. These holes are large enough that a dog/ child/small adult foot can go into them. They have become covered in leaves and difficult to spot. The holes are on the north side of the sidewalk between Woodlawn and the park restrooms, at least.
Blocked Sidewalk
1410 S Palmer AVE
- Case Date:
- 10/25/2022
Car parked on the sidewalk, AGAIN. This is where they park every day
There is no sidewalk on the other side of the road, so it forces pedestrians into the street.
Street & Traffic Signs
1001 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 10/28/2022
On the south east corner of E Allen St and S Washington St (E Allen St side) there is a metal sign post within the sidewalk that has been broken off at the base and it's a safety hazard.
Blocked Sidewalk
1316 S Palmer AVE
- Case Date:
- 1/18/2023
This neighbor has been blocking the sidewalk with his 6 cars (one person lives there) for the past several years. At least 2 of the cars have not moved in months, maybe longer. Please help us clean up our neighborhood so everyone can walk safely on the sidewalk.
Blocked Sidewalk
1316 S Palmer AVE
- Case Date:
- 1/19/2023
This neighbor is still blocking the sidewalk. There has been no movement since yesterday. It is dangerous to walk in the streets because drivers speed through the neighborhood. Can you please help us fix this as it has been an ongoing issue for years with this neighbor. Thank you!!
Blocked Street
700 S Lincoln ST
- Case Date:
- 2/6/2023
This truck has been here, seemingly abandoned, for over 2 weeks. The front-left suspension is broken. There is debris and leaking oil underneath the truck. It is facing the wrong direction for the side of the street it is on. It's a fair distance from the sidewalk, somewhat obstructing the street. It is partially blocking a driveway. The vehicle was issued a ticket last week. I'm including a photo of the license plate for identification purposes.
Blocked Sidewalk
1416 S Palmer AVE
- Case Date:
- 3/15/2023
Resident keeps parking a car on sidewalk, completely blocking it. Cars are often parked in the grass as well.
Excessive Growth
1111 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 7/4/2023
Part of the front of the property at 1112 S Washington has become completely overgrown with poison Ivy which now covers half of the sidewalk.
Blocked Sidewalk
1214 S Washington ST
- Case Date:
- 8/18/2023
sidewalk hard to walk down, tree encroachment
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.