Case Date:

9/28/2022

I have contacted the city of Bloomington and Indiana University concerning electric scooters and bikes predominately used by IU students. The scooters especially are extremely dangerous as and a hazard to all other forms of transportation including pedestrians. There is also one specific e bike which is privately owned and used by a driver in all black clothing usually while riding in the Bloomington Rail Trail at least going 30 mph or more. To get rider has no regard for others and risks harm to many elderly, children and families who use the trail. This person should not be allowed on the trail. I have been to several other communities who have restricted use of these hazardous vehicles through the use of geo-fencing, security and other methods. I would like to discuss this issue with someone to help resolve this problem. Thanks. Sam Melchior dsamuelm375@gmail.com 812-457-4051

Case Date:

9/21/2022

The BMCMPO received the following message/question from Mr. Sam Melchior (dsamuelm375@gmail.com) who asked the following: "Hi, I was wondering if there is any consideration of geo fencing the IU campus and downtown to control the dangerous use of e scooters. They are terribly dangerous and do not provide the safe eco friendly transportation advertised. Sam, a concerned citizen " We would ask that someone respond to Mr. Melchior regarding the geofencing of scooters within the City of Bloomington. Thanks, Pat Martin Planning & Transportation Department

Case Date:

8/19/2022

Bird Scooter was dumped in front yard by mailbox

Case Date:

8/15/2022

Good Morning, My name is Lauren and I am the Facilities Manager at Middle Way House. Due to the nature of our work I am requesting that Lime not stage their scooters on our property. We do what we can to limit the public from loitering around our buildings. I have filled out a form on Lime’s website but wanted to follow up with you all as well. Thank you for considering another public location for these scooters to be set up. Lauren Fox

Case Date:

6/26/2022

2 electric bikes. First completely blocked sidewalk. Now have fallen over and are partially in the street.

Case Date:

5/20/2022

Scooter in the street 6:30pm 05/19

Case Date:

4/26/2022

Scooter parked across the width of the sidewalk at 714 E First, Sunday afternoon.

Case Date:

4/20/2022

Follow-up Case #179422. "Good afternoon, sorry for the delay in response, I was unsure of who to send this type of case. Forwarding to Parking Services thank you" Two comments: 1) after several years and lots of scooter complaints (media, uReport, etc.) it's strange that it wasn't routine where to refer it 2) maybe that explains why not a single ticket has been for improperly parked scooters. Anyhow, I suggest that routine monitoring of sidewalks (downtown at least) be assigned to Parking Enforcement

Case Date:

4/2/2022

VEO Scooter parked in the middle of the sidewalk in front of 620 S Park Ave., 9 AM April 2 2022

Case Date:

11/14/2021

Scooter parked in Winslow development near my house at 2227 S Bent Tree Drive. Has been there for 2 to 3 days.