@markstos @bloomington_in The speaker said he'd been in the job for many years, but it was only in the last five or so he really felt that the city was starting to make forward progress.
Indiana Avenue redesign
So I did go to the Indiana Avenue public meeting, but they didn't have any concrete plans to share. They did have a cool model to play with, though 😀
I'm always there to tell them to build more bike infrastructure, but there's a dull sameness to these meetings. A lot of people on bikes agreeing with me and a few people to complain about losing parking and bikers not stopping for stop signs.
@bloomington_in Vote is 5-0 in support with one abstention, the commissioner felt they didn't have enough information to vote.
Quick discussion of merging the traffic, bike/ped, and parking commissions. Will take public commissioners down from 21 people to five.
That's the end! Public meeting on Indiana Avenue tomorrow at Sample Gates. Not sure whether filling out a survey is sufficient public comment or whether I should be talking in all these meetings as well. Toot you tomorrow!
@bloomington_in (Got pulled away from the computer for a while.) Public comment on Indiana Avenue was mostly positive, one person wanted the project extended all the way to 17th!
Next project is a redo of Countryside and Southern Pines traffic calming. Surveys seem to indicate that residents think cars are still going too fast.
A commissioner asks if anyone was against the project. Coordinator says a few people wanted traffic calming pulled out altogether, but a small minority.
Now on to Indiana Avenue! Coordinator mentions there have been several incidents on the corridor, but they haven't put together a proposal yet. They will put something together after tomorrow's public meeting. Three separate meetings over the summer to come up with a plan.
Commisioners are asking for crash data (they will make it public next month).
@bloomington_in Rode over to check on the progress of this. It's moving along, with something like 30 yards of trail complete and open for some reason. Looks like the whole piece should be open by the fall though! #trails
Hundreds of people walking around Kirkwood today!
Eight of them were even able to leave their cars there! @bloomington_in
PHOTOS: Little 500 caps of Spring Series with Miss N Out and Team Pursuit
@bloomington_in #cycling #Little500
https://www.idsnews.com/article/2024/04/phspringseriesphotos040824
@bloomington_in 1PM: A few more cars in the lots, a few more parties going on. A few people have staked out benches at Miller-Showers Park. Lots of IU students outside with glasses in hand.
Wait, those are cups, sorry
Eclipse traffic
11AM: None to speak of. Bypass is empty. Memorial Stadium lot has a few dozen cars and a couple of groups with tents and tripods, and one security truck sitting on the trail making sure no bikers can get through 🙄 A couple of parties in my 'hood judging from the cars. More people than usual walking around.
@Bikevisionary @bloomington_in The vast majority are, but district 4 is full of large estates within a few blocks of downtown. It's like a NIMBY breeding ground!
Whiny rich people ask about preserving privacy when the peasants use the path, and preserving the character.
General meeting adjourns. People can now come up and look at the maps and ask questions one-on-one.
@bloomington_in Question about closing a lane to cars instead. It was studied but city didn't like it.
Question about native plants in the grass section. More of a homeowner question.
More storm water questions!
Questioner suggests cars will go faster if there are no potholes 😂
Question about putting paths on busy streets instead of side streets.
The whiny rich people whine more.
Question about pedestrian access during construction.
@bloomington_in Question about the existing path south of Arden. Someone yells Apples and Oranges! Someone else endorses it hugely and is looking forward to the new path. Questioner wants some better visualizations.
Question about preserving the character of the neighborhood. They own several properties 🤨
Another question about making the path narrower. Eight feet is adequate! (Groans from the audience). Was there a pedestrian traffic study? City doesn't do that.
@bloomington_in Homeowner wants the path to stop before it gets to their house. (Whatevs)
Question about a flasher at Hunter. It's being considered.
Question about budgets. Does it include storm water upgrades? Total just over $5M.
More storm water questions. This seems to be a serious homeowner worry.
Question about narrowing lanes. Will be slightly narrower. Questioner comments that people will have to slow down (Hopefully!) Something about bus passing?
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@bloomington_in (And this being Bloomington, a couple of people to complain about the Hawthorne Greenway) 🙄