This picture shows two items that need to be removed. One is a square shaped 2' by 2' concrete slab. It is laying on the road and could be a hazard to someone driving over it. The other is a large concrete collar that is nearby in the grass on the property of the apartment complex on the corner of the 300 block of N Lincoln St. It has been there for probably around 4 months or longer.
There are many abandoned cars parked in the city right of way.
The road is falling apart several very large potholes, this lead to me laying down my motorcycle several months ago and now to the point you have to stop on thrid street becuase driving slowly over or turning into the wrong lane.
Several deep pothole
The stairs are covered in snow and ice for days on end when the weather is poor. The last time it took the weather getting warm for the snow to be removed. It’s dangerous to walk down.
Big evil pothole
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.
One way street sign at the SW corner of 4th/Dunn intersection has been run over
Tripping hazard on trail at olcott park
Incident Report – Improper Towing of Vehicle Date of Tow: February 25, 2024 Location: 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN Incident Description On February 25, 2024, my vehicle was towed from 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN, without my consent. The towing company did not obtain my explicit authorization before removing my vehicle, making this a non-consensual tow in potential violation of Bloomington Municipal Code Chapter 4.32 (Non-Consensual Towing Businesses). At the time of the tow, my vehicle was properly registered with the apartment complex’s parking system. My license plate was on file as having a valid parking permit, but I had not been issued a physical parking sticker by management, which was outside of my control. Despite my valid registration, my vehicle was still towed, suggesting improper enforcement of parking regulations. Additionally, maintenance personnel were occupying my assigned parking spot the last time I drove. This forced me to park elsewhere in the lot, which may have contributed to the towing error. Signage Review The posted signage did include the following legal requirements: A clear statement that unauthorized vehicles would be towed. The name and contact information of the towing company. Information on where towed vehicles could be retrieved. A schedule of towing and storage fees. However, the signage also stated that parking was reserved for residents of Kirkwood Management, which I was not at the time, even though my vehicle was registered with the complex and I had been assigned a parking spot. Violation of Ordinances Lack of Consent (BMC § 4.32.100(a)) The tow was conducted without my authorization. Bloomington Municipal Code 4.32.100(a) states that it is unlawful to tow a vehicle from a parking lot unless the parking lot owner or an authorized agent, present at the time of the tow, signs a written authorization for that specific vehicle. If this requirement was not met, the tow was unlawful. Valid Parking Permit Not Honored My vehicle was registered with the complex’s parking system, but I had not received a sticker from management. Since my plate was on file as having a valid permit, my vehicle should not have been subject to towing. This indicates an error in enforcement, either by the property management or the towing company, leading to an unjustified tow. Claim & Request for Action Given that my vehicle was towed despite being properly registered and that the signage at the location failed to recognize my valid permit, I formally request the following: A full refund of all towing and storage fees incurred. Confirmation that my valid parking permit is properly recognized moving forward to prevent future incidents.