Accessibility Problem
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 9/6/2018
I have observed that a couple of the interpretative signs around City Hall are too high. Most of the signs along the B-Line are about 34" high. But two of them, one next to the Hopewell jar fountain and the other on the B-Line across from the Bloomington Banquet sculpture, are 45" and 43" high respectively. Small children and people in wheelchairs would not be able to read these signs. Those two signs, unlike many of the others, are not mounted in a footer. So it would probably be easy to cut a portion of the pole off and lower them so they are more accessible.
I am sure both of these signs are out of compliance with the ADA.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Trails
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 7/5/2020
Major limbs came down on the rail trail just a few 100 yards south of the Country Club parking lot.
Biking & Walking
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 6/13/2018
Lights 118 (Rogers and B-Line) and 149 (between Adams and Moravec Way) are not working.
Trails
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 8/13/2018
Lights out along the B-Line:
159
151 (this one was recently replaced and was back out after a couple days)
118 (was on the list to be replaced, but was never fixed)
102
Graffiti
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 7/30/2018
"Eat up kids" on a wall across from Le Petit Cafe. Warehouse building on B-Line has "Philandro" written on it as well. Unsure if one or both of these is private property.
Trails
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 7/26/2018
Three out of four were fixed. But 118 is still out. Also, 89 is out.
4 lights along the B-Line Trail are out
151 & 149 between Adams and Moravec
124 between Fairview and Rogers
118 between Rogers and 8th St.
Sidewalk & Curb Complaints
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 7/25/2018
The sidewalks between the B-Line Trail and Madison Street at the 3rd Street bridge are getting overgrown. Both sidewalks on the north and south sides of 3rd Street running west from the trail to Madison have low hanging trees and overgrown shrubs. There is also a lot of loose sand on the south sidewalk of 3rd Street overpass. As the only way onto the Trail at 3rd, this all makes for an adventure. On my Bicycle I have to be very careful. I'd like to see this trimmed.
I bike commute on the trail from the south to the area of 3rd and Madison. My roommate bike commutes to Cowork. I see others use the sidewalks too. Could be much safer. Thanks!
Sewer Problems (Sanitary Sewers)
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 12/31/2017
Tree root blocking the main sewage line at 750 S westwood dr 47403
Trails
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 10/13/2017
I would like to highlight what I believe to be one remaining safety concern along that B-Line bike path. It has to do with the bridge on Allen that crosses over the open drainage (right by the Traffic Division's garage). When approaching the bridge from either direction, there are significant gaps on either side where there is no barrier between the road and the drainage culvert. I am concerned that a cyclist -- perhaps one pulling over to allow a car to pass -- could misjudge their stopping distance and ride into the culvert. Additionally, there is no easy way for someone who does fall in to climb back out.
I believe that the expense to fix this would be low. It appears that an attempt may have been made to create a curb at one point, but the work appears to be incomplete and not sufficient to stop a bicycle. However, something like a length of guardrail seems like it would be more than sufficient.
Thank you for taking time to read my concern.
Graffiti
Bloomington Rail Trail
- Case Date:
- 7/20/2017
Blue spray paint on one limestone block and the name "Lajon" spray painted in blue on at the north trailhead.