Blocked Sidewalk
911 N College AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
Hi - this is follow-up to ureport #186407. It is the sidewalk on the west side of College Ave just south of 14th street, near the train bridge.
First off, thanks for your prompt attention! Unfortunately, the sidewalk is still not its full width. The historical sidewalk is about 8ft wide, and I believe pedestrians should enjoy the full width that was provided decades ago. I drew a red line on the photo to show where the edge of the sidewalk is. Everything to the right of that red line is vegetation and dirt that is encroaching on the sidewalk.
What is to be done? I have done this work myself at the 11th&Fairview train bridge. I can do between 25 and 50 linear feet of this kind of work per hour with a shovel. This would generate nearly a yard of waste dirt which will need to go somewhere. An ideal solution would also stabilize the hillside but please don't let the perfect get in the way of the good. Please forward this to Director Wason as that sort of investment will require some leadership. I have watched work crews use line trimmers to move dirt and sand, which seems like a failure to provide the tools for the actual task they face.
If pedestrians aren't worthy of this sort of consideration from the city, please let me know. Thanks! - Greg 812-391-3535
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
The guy didn't collect the recycling, opened the lid covered again, and just left it there... I can't see any item that shouldn't been there, and this has happened a few times now, what is wrong?
Utilities Construction
711 E Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
SE corner of lot just west of alley and close to the sidewalk there is a medium-sized, water-meter pit that is uncovered. Lid is not around, apparently. Dangerous trip hazard at night, and animals could fall in.
Parking Permits
3321 N Kingsley DR
- Case Date:
- 12/6/2023
Inoperable vehicles parked in street in front of this house and often parking in grass. Can a parking officer go assess this?
- Case Date:
- 12/5/2023
Trash, feces, urine. Encampment. DO SOMETHING About all this filth.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
3449 E Longview AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/4/2023
Hello Joe and Street Dept. staff. We sure appreciate you adding the new strips to the speed bumps on E. Longview Ave. Unfortunately one and maybe a second have come unglued. Sorry to see it and wanted to inform you ASAP. Thanks again for the action!
Steve Akers
Trash
313 1/2 N Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Case Date:
- 12/4/2023
Again, there are trash bags lying on the ground in view of the street and the Grant Street Inn. Also, trash in yard. Will there be fines assessed this time? Can the property owner be held liable?
Blocked Street
904 E 14th ST
- Case Date:
- 12/4/2023
Tenant complaint: there is a white sedan parked on the street that is partially obstructing the driveway such that I won't be able to get my car out. Luckily, I am not in a huge rush, but I will need to be able to leave with my car a little later this afternoon. Unfortunately, this is not the first time this has happened. Leaving a note on the windshield has not seemed to work.
- Case Date:
- 12/4/2023
See #186397. The referred case (#186273) clearly has an address. The sign is still there. Please do something about it.
Excessive Growth
104 E Cottage Grove AVE
- Case Date:
- 12/1/2023
Not sure of address - might be both houses - but the shrubs on the north side of the properties here have grown large by the sidewalk and make it difficult to navigate without stepping to the side and walking on the grass. Definitely not ADA compliant at present.