Case Date:

12/3/2025

I’m beyond disappointed that the city is planning to replace the brick sidewalks downtown with more bricks. The ADA requires that sidewalks be firm, stable and slip resistant. Bricks are slipperier than concrete when wet, and bricks are prone to breaking or get dislodged. The city has not maintained its existing brick sidewalks well. Please reconsider this decision, and please consult your accessibility committee before you go forth with this misguided project. Safety should prevail over looks.

Case Date:

1/21/2026

The temporary sidewalk adjacent to the construction site is blocked by construction barriers. Location is on Walnut Street, just south of 3rd St., on the west side. Thank you.

Case Date:

1/21/2026

Construction barrels are narrowing the sidewalk, making it inaccessible to people using wheelchairs. I saw a man in a wheelchair have to turn and go another way because he could not get through. The location is at E. 3rd between College and Walnut, north side. Thank you.

Case Date:

1/20/2026

There seems to be a leak at this location. The alley is always wet, or in this weather, icy. The ice extends onto the street. Pedestrians have to walk on the icy or walk on the street, and there’s too much traffic usually to walk in the street. There was a lot of ice there this morning (1/20) when it hasn’t rained or snowed recently, which is why I think there must be a leak from the house. Please fix this unsafe condition. Thank you.

Case Date:

12/17/2025

On December 3rd I was traveling on 2nd Street between Rogers and Walker when I got stuck in my wheelchair in front of the old hospital parking garage because the sidewalks were not cleared and the curb cuts were blocked by several inches of snow. When I tried to pass the curb cut I got stuck because none of the curb cuts along that stretch are flush with the ground like they should be. When another pedestrian tried to get me unstuck, I nearly got thrown back into traffic because the curb cuts are at an angle facing traffic. I ended up having to call the police. An officer ended up having to escort me in the street in order to get me where I needed to go because the sidewalks were completely impassible, both on 2nd Street and the side streets. There is absolutely no reason why any pedestrian, wheelchair user or not, should have to go in the street to get where they need to go. The owners of that land have a responsibility to clear the sidewalks when it snows, and maintain the curb cuts and sidewalks. The area is supposed to be redeveloped as part of Hopewell eventually, but it still has to be maintained in the meantime. Leaving it unaddressed is extremely dangerous. Someone is going to get hurt.

Case Date:

1/29/2026

Mailbox obstruction by city snow removal service. We have not had mail service since the roads were plowed on Jan 26th.

Case Date:

8/18/2026

In light of President Trump not being a surrender commie supporter. As I am ready the news Trump declares boarder a military base. Great idea. Will you stop acting like surrender commies and repeal your may 2010 surrender boycott of sb 1070?

Case Date:

9/29/2026

Construction signage fully blocking pedestrian right-of-way forcing walkers to step out into traffic on a very busy road with no shoulder.

Case Date:

9/26/2026

I am writing to report the severe noise disruptions from the IU Stadium that continued until nearly 2:00 AM. Even with our doors and windows completely shut and locked, the heavy, thumping bass and stadium drums were loud enough to vibrate homes across a 2-mile radius from the stadium. When residents call to report this, the response from city channels is a dismissive, "Well, you know there's a football game tonight." This classic town versus gown attitude suggests that year-round residents should just accept this disruption as the new normal.While I understand the economic value of football to our local commerce, the blame for this issue lies with the late-night television scheduling and a major shift in stadium audio technology. These high-powered subwoofer systems did not exist when many permanent residents bought their homes, started families, or moved to Bloomington. This is not the standard college town noise of the past; it is a new level of low-frequency disruption deep into the night that penetrates right through our walls.There is a clear double standard here. Local workers, parents, and neighbors who deal with sleep deprivation or stadium-induced migraines do not get a pass from their employers the next morning just because a television network wanted a primetime slot. I want to ask how powerless the city truly is in this situation. Is there still respect for the neighbors who keep Bloomington running year-round but have no affiliation with the university? I urge the city administration to enforce our local noise protections and work with the university to scale back the late-night bass.

Case Date:

8/7/2026

These two signs, where the trail crosses West Third, make no sense. Why is one sign telling pedestrians the sidewalk at College (presumably) is blocked and another one is telling them how to get to College? And if the sidewalk is blocked (as I believe it still is), why is there no sign telling people how to get to an accessible path, as required by the ADA? Please address this common problem. Thanks.