There's a point on the Jackson Creek trail near Rhorer Rd. where a stupid cable supporting a utility pole is anchored in the middle of the path. It's very hard to see in low light conditions and this poses a risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Normally there's a reflective orange and white barrel by the cable to warn people, but someone has thrown it in the creek.
On the Jackson Creek Trail going south from Sherwoods Oaks Park and almost to Rhorer Road, there is a guy wire from the utility pole that is in the path. There have been various things used to keep people from running into the wire. Up until June, there were two orange barrels. I reported in June that one of them was in the creek. Now the remaining barrel is in the creek. It is on the bank not far past the guy wire. If you want to use barrels to protect the wire, they need to be secured, since both barrels have now been tossed into the creek.
Barrel and cones in the creek instead of warning of utility poles and guy wires.
I can understand if doing a good job plowing the path around the Winslow sports complex is not the city’s top priority although it is extremely popular and it could be even more so if people who normally walk neighborhoods could rely on good snow removal here. But it is an essential connector for bike and pedestrian travel and access to the #4 bus. Please at least try to make it safe to get all the way from Rock Creek to Highland. Right now there are many sections that are just ice.
On the berm of the B-line trail, there is a metal strip that keeps the crushed gravel in place. There is a section of the metal strip that has a gash in it. My wife was running on the trail on Tuesday, February 25. Her shoe caught on the metal gash, which caused her to trip and fall. She sustained severe bruises and cuts. Please repair this damaged metal strip. You can reach out to me at 812-361-4267 if you need additional information. Thank you. Chuck Russo
On the south side of 4th St., the traffic light is blinking and won't stop. On the north side of the street, one of the lights in the traffic light is out.
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This description of the Clear Creek trail has two errors: 20.8 acres stretching 2.4 miles from Country Club Drive past Tapp Road to Church Lane, and connecting to the existing Bloomington Rail Trail. The trail does not start from Country Club, it starts from Tapp Road. It crosses both Rockport Road and That Road before getting to Church Lane.
1. That Rd. parking lot. There is a Sycamore tree at the far end, near the handicap parking space and the bicycle rack, that is really starting to lean to the northwest. The trunk is rotting/decaying and looks to be about a 1/3 gone. You may want to consider taking this tree down. 2.The 2 security lights at the Church Lane parking lot are not working. Would it be possible to have at least one of them turned on? This would be beneficial, especially now that the trail is being extended south of Church Lane. I'm assuming that there will be more foot/vehicle traffic in the near future. Thank you for your considerations. Bob Rosenberger 812-824-2169
Wildflowers along trail in Olcott Woods. I was saddened to find this spring that placing lights along this trail involved digging up a considerable amount of ground along the trail that has been home to many wildflowers. It is now covered with clumps of clay soil. Is something else going to be done to prevent erosion and ameliorate the loss of the plants?