| Brookline, MA | open | Parking Issues | Difficult exiting car at handicap spot due to a fence installed to protect plantings. not to mentioning safety hazard getting in and out of car. |  | 2 days ago |
| Brookline, MA | open | Other | Dean road traffic does not consistently stop at the pedestrian crosswalk at the Beaconsfield Road - Dean Road intersection. It needs a flashing light, & tree blocks Dean rd drivers' view going south. | | 2 days ago |
| Rostock, Deutschland | pending | Papierkorb/Abfalleimer aufstellen | redaktionelle Prüfung ausstehend | | 2 days ago |
| Rostock, Deutschland | pending | Spielgerät schadhaft | redaktionelle Prüfung ausstehend | | 2 days ago |
| Bloomington, IN | open | Traffic Suggestions | Dear City of Bloomington Representative,
I am writing to formally request the consideration of an ordinance prohibiting the use of engine brakes (commonly known as “Jake Brakes”) on E 3rd Street West of SR 446 into Bloomington.
This stretch of road, being a key route with both residential and commercial presence, frequently experiences disruptive noise pollution from heavy trucks utilizing engine brakes. As a resident in the area at Summerhouse, I can personally attest to the significant impact this has on daily life and overall well-being. The frequent noise not only disrupts daytime activities but also affects my ability to sleep soundly at night, compromising rest and health.
Supporting Evidence:
1. Noise Pollution and Health: Studies have consistently shown that chronic exposure to high-decibel noise—like that produced by engine brakes—can contribute to sleep disturbances, increased stress levels, and even cardiovascular risks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise above 55 dB is considered harmful, and engine brakes often exceed 80–100 dB.
2. Ordinance Effectiveness: Many municipalities across the U.S. have adopted engine brake ordinances in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and improve quality of life.
3. Local Impact: Given the residential density and commercial activity along E 3rd Street, enforcing a restriction would bring it in line with common noise abatement practices, ensuring a quieter, more livable environment for its residents.
I believe that introducing this ordinance would not only improve the quality of life for residents but also align with community standards of noise control and public health considerations.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further and provide any additional information that may be helpful.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul Laudeman | | 2 days ago |
| Bonn, Deutschland | open | Grünüberwuchs Verkehrsraum | Der Grünüberwuchs vom Bahndamm (möglicherweise bzw. wahrscheinlich in Verantwortung der DB) ist zwar schön anzusehen, schränkt aber bereits jetzt kurz nach Beginn der Wachstumsperiode den ohnehin sehr begrenzten Platz auf dem schmalen und hoch frequentierten Zwei-Richtungsradweg entlang des Bahndamms ('Oberkasseler Ufer' vom Bootshaus Oberkassel bis zum Bundeshäuschen) ein. Bitte zeitnah und regelmäßig zurückschneiden (lassen)! | | 2 days ago |
| Bonn, Deutschland | open | Herrenlose Fahrräder, Fahrzeuge (Schrott) | Weißer renault
Unfallwagen, nicht fahrtüchtig
Abgelaufener tüv
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| Brookline, MA | open | Public Trees | The tree branches here are very low.
They prevent the trash truck from automatically picking up the trashcan. The can collides with the tree branches. |  | 2 days ago |
| Bonn, Deutschland | open | Wilde Müllkippe | Auf der Straße im Ringelsacker liegen auf dem Gehweg gegenüber des Hauses Im Ringelsacker 45 ca. 80 Hundekotbeutel und diverser anderer Müll. Ratten wurden hier bereits gesichtet. Unser Wunsch wäre es, in diesem Bereich eine Abfalltonne der Stadt Bonn (eventuell mit einem Spender für Hundekotbeutel) zu platzieren, der REGELMÄSSIG durch die Stadt Bonn geleert wird. Vielen Dank. |  | 2 days ago |
| Brookline, MA | open | Sidewalk Obstruction | |  | 2 days ago |