- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
Trash in yard and on the ground outside of dumpster will NOT be removed by trash company. Bags have already been ripped open. Rats sighted. Landlord and tenants continue to ignore problems caused by trash on the grounds.
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
I found a street sign, together with the large metal pole, in my front yard today. Not sure how it got there ... but it appears to be a Bloomington street sign. Can you come collect it?
415 E. 1st Street
Blocked Sidewalk
1101 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
Hello,
I am writing to make a complaint about the scooters that have appeared over the last few weeks from both Bird and Lime. This past Saturday, multiple scooters from both companies were simply abandoned in Bryan Park, some of which were blocking the sidewalks and paths through the park, some of which were leaning against trees and benches, all of which were eyesores in an otherwise lovely park. At one point in the afternoon, six or so Lime scooters were dropped off on the sidewalk by the Henderson St. lower parking lot by folks from Enterprise Rental, on the sidewalk, where people walk, run, etc.
In Bloomington, we are fortunate to have bike racks everywhere. Would it be possible to require that users and companies place the scooters at bike rack locations? By simply allowing them to be left wherever, users are leaving them around without regard to others.
This is also a bit of an issue with the Pace bikes. A few weeks ago, one was left leaning on the stop sign at Henderson and Davis, when there is a bike rack just a block away in the park.
Thank you for taking steps to regulate these companies in a manner that benefits everyone.
Karen Keagle
Other
1317 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
Caller reports that trees are hanging over solar panels just north of Brenda at the intersection of Henderson and Brenda.
Yard Waste
519 W Smith AVE
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
Cut tree branches were dumped in my yard today.
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
Green spray painted graffiti marked on my wall between 518 and 512 W Howe St. This appeared 4 to 6 weeks ago.
Trails
North Madison Street
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
I found a syringe just a foot or two off the B-Line Trail in a clump of spearmint growing behind the orange building at 7th and Madison. Ironically, the syringe was orange too. I left it there, because I am not trained in handling syringes, but it should probably get picked up and disposed of properly.
Thanks,
Yael
Bus Services (Bloomington Transit)
104 South Pete Ellis Drive
- Case Date:
- 10/1/2018
As of 6 pm this evening, there were 4 Lime Scooters illegally parked in the bus shelter near Pete Ellis and Longview. (Photo attached).
I first noticed the scooters there about 8:30 AM this morning.
Lime employees freelance "chargers" who sign up up through their app to charge the scooters overnight at home and then place them in the morning. These scooters were likely placed by a new and under-trained charger.
I reported the issue to Lime through their support system about 9 am and received a form response just a few minutes later that someone was being dispatched to retrieve the scooters. However, Lime did not keep their word and by the end of the work day, the scooters are still there. This evening I see one had had been knocked over--- probably by someone just trying to use the bus shelter as intended.
I recommend impounding these scooters. Lime should know better than to allow their team to place the scooters in bus shelters and should at least keep their word to address issues like this probably when they arise!
I'm on the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Commission and we will be discussing new scooters as a topic at our meeting next Monday.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
939 S High ST
- Case Date:
- 10/2/2018
There is a pothole on the east side of High Street between Southdowns and Woodstock. The pothole is near the curb and near one of the utility poles. It is not the largest pothole I have recently seen but it is large enough to severely rattle a passing vehicle. It is also hard to avoid if traffic is coming from the north as one must cross over the center line to avoid the pothole.
Parks & Playgrounds
2120 S Highland AVE
- Case Date:
- 10/2/2018
Yesterday I visited the playground at Winslow Woods Park with my son. The playground space is in dire need of repair. The rubber flooring is patchy, worn, and disintegrating, creating trip hazards. The climbing jungle gym is rusty, with peeling paint and worn plastic. It does not seem structurally unstable, but could use at least some sanding and repainting to make it safer for young children.
My experiences at other city parks and playgrounds have all been wonderful, so this seems out of character. I'd be interested to know if there is a barrier to repair/replacement of equipment at this park, if it is slated for removal, or if there is anything I can do as a resident to help advocate for its upkeep. We love to visit our parks and appreciate all the good work the Parks Department does for our community!