Grants Available for Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Initiativesdesiree.demolinaFri, 10/03/2025 - 10:55Grants Available for Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Initiatives The City of Bloomington has announced the opening of its 2025 Local-Motion Grant Program, designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the city. The grant program offers support to community projects that aim to enhance walking and bicycling infrastructure and culture in Bloomington. The program encourages ...|
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Announces Two Final Opportunities for Community Input on Master Plandesiree.demolinaFri, 10/03/2025 - 10:16City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Announces Two Final Opportunities for Community Input on Master Plan All Bloomington residents are invited to an interactive Community Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Pavilion in Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. This workshop is one of the last opportunities for residents to help ...|
Kirkwood Library Block Returns to Vehicle Traffic and Parking Friday, Oct. 3desiree.demolinaTue, 09/30/2025 - 10:07Kirkwood Library Block Returns to Vehicle Traffic and Parking Friday, Oct. 3 The 300 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, which includes the Monroe County Public Library, will reopen to vehicles and parking on Friday, October 3, following Hoosier Hoops, the final event scheduled in the public right-of-way for the 2025 seasonal closure of Kirkwood Avenue. With this change, traffic and ...|
City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to Provide Accessibility Guides for Downtown Businessesdesiree.demolinaMon, 09/29/2025 - 15:17City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to Provide Accessibility Guides for Downtown Businesses The City of Bloomington has awarded a $15,000 grant to AccessAbleUSA, Inc., a local accessibility information company, to help downtown businesses better serve patrons of all abilities. Through this initiative, AccessAbleUSA will work with up to 30 s...|
City of Bloomington Utilities Project Near 2nd and Rogers Ahead of Schedulelucas.gonzalezFri, 09/26/2025 - 14:35City of Bloomington Utilities Project Near 2nd and Rogers Ahead of Schedule The City of Bloomington Utilities’ (CBU) upgrades to water and sanitary sewer near West Second and Rogers streets—part of a series of construction projects at the Hopewell site—is currently running ahead of schedule. CBU crews will now close the intersection of West Second and Rogers streets from 8 p.m...|
The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will be replacing a fire hydrant that was recently damaged on South Sare Rd., between East Moores Pike and East Cathcart Street. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, and is expected to be completed by 2 p.m. the same day. | bloomington.in.gov
The B-Line Trail is a 3.1-mile, paved, multi-use trail through downtown Bloomington.| bloomington.in.gov
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The project consists of various improvements to West Second Street between the B-Line Trail and South Walker Street. Please follow the link under "Attachments" below entitled "Bloomington-Second Street" to view the concept plans. | bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington Residents Invited to Join October Hands-On Sustainability Challengedesiree.demolinaFri, 09/19/2025 - 08:27Bloomington Residents Invited to Join October Hands-On Sustainability Challenge The City of Bloomington Economic and Sustainable Development Department is launching a new event series in October focused on promoting environmental vitality. Dubbed “Sustainability Spooktacular,” the series welcomes residents to participate in volunteer events, workshops and community-build...|
City of Bloomington Announces October Adjustment to Trash Cart Ratesdesiree.demolinaThu, 09/18/2025 - 13:47City of Bloomington Announces October Adjustment to Trash Cart Rates Beginning October 2025, the City of Bloomington will implement a small adjustment to trash cart rates in accordance with City Code, following a delayed increase earlier this year. The updated monthly rates are: Small (35 gal.) – $9.01/month (increase of $0.26) Medium (64 gal.) – $16.48/month (increase of $0.48) Larg...|
City of Bloomington Launches New Interactive Community Maplucas.gonzalezTue, 09/16/2025 - 16:54City of Bloomington Launches New Interactive Community Map The City of Bloomington’s Information & Technology Services (ITS) Department has released the Bloomington Community Map, a new online tool that makes it easier for residents, businesses, and visitors to find helpful information about the city. With intuitive navigation, the map helps users quickly find essential information about their ...|
City of Bloomington Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with La Fiesta del Otoñodesiree.demolinaFri, 09/12/2025 - 09:33City of Bloomington Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with La Fiesta del Otoño The City of Bloomington invites residents and visitors to join the 2025 La Fiesta del Otoño, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latiné culture, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St. This year’s theme is “Findi...|
The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood, Bloomington’s next downtown community—through a series of upcoming construction upgrades.| bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington, Ind. – Bloomington Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Brinson as the new Recreation Services Division Director, effective Aug. 18. With more than two decades of leadership in recreation programming, event planning, and program administration, Brinson brings proven expertise and a strong record of building community through innovative programs and partnerships.| bloomington.in.gov
The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has announced its 2025 Operations Grant supporting 501(c)3 organizations with arts-centered missions focused on Bloomington-based impact. The BAC has allocated $180,000 for its three 2025 grant cycles. Funds come from the BAC’s annual General and Local Income Tax (LIT) budget lines and the BUEA’s annual budget. | bloomington.in.gov
The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions. These service opportunities will allow members of the public to directly participate in city government initiatives and policy-making processes. Positions are currently available as follows:| bloomington.in.gov
Water Monthly Usage and Fixed Charges| bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington, Ind.–The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) recently received final approval of an updated rate tariff from the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC). The new water rates will achieve fairer allocations among customer classes and support long-needed improvements to the water plant as well as accelerated water main replacements. The average CBU customer should expect a monthly increase of less than $2 on their water bill.| bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington, Ind. – As part of a broader effort to continue delivering reliable water service with fewer interruptions and a billing system that better reflects how customers use water, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has begun the process of adjusting its water rates. This proposal reflects CBU’s commitment to ensuring the continued resilience of its infrastructure and its ability to keep pace with increasing maintenance and operation costs by conducting a comprehensive rate rev...| bloomington.in.gov
The Thomson administration has released the proposed 2026 City of Bloomington budget, shaped by both a new state law and a new approach to municipal budgeting.| bloomington.in.gov
In the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, the director of HAND has the authority given in BMC 16.01.080(b) to “adopt and promulgate rules and procedures; to interpret and implement the provision of [Title 16]; and to secure the intent thereof.” | bloomington.in.gov