closed #181994
Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues
- Case Date:
- 11/6/2022
2 VEO scooters blocking the sidewalk in the 700 block of Eastside Drive on Sunday morning, November 6. This is a major pedestrian thoroughfare. Ban those monsters!
2 VEO scooters blocking the sidewalk in the 700 block of Eastside Drive on Sunday morning, November 6. This is a major pedestrian thoroughfare. Ban those monsters!
Drunk drivers are protected while cyclists, pedestrians, and scooter users are not.
Someone was killed by a drunk driver and I can’t use my scooter anymore because the city is a bunch of idiots.
Group of kids riding their skateboards up and down the driveway creating disturbance and potential car related accidents
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
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
Bird scooter was left in the middle of the sidewalk by someone. While walking past it, my shin scraped against it leaving a large cut on my skin.
Bird Scooter was dumped in front yard by mailbox
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
2 electric bikes. First completely blocked sidewalk. Now have fallen over and are partially in the street.