Ordinance 2026-12

This ordinance seeks to codify streets and alleys in Bloomington that disallow vehicular traffic. Specifically, this ordinance codifies the seasonal carless schedule of specific blocks of Kirkwood Avenue. With this ordinance, businesses and residents can expect a permanent seasonal carless Kirkwood, allowing businesses the predictability to invest in outdoor infrastructure for guests. The City Administration has provided valuable operational feedback in its 2026 memorandum, identifying important challenges regarding infrastructure, sanitation, public safety, and accessibility that naturally arise as temporary programs transition toward permanent city fixtures. With that, this ordinance aims to provide the necessary legal and budgetary certainty for the City to move beyond "incomplete solutions" and invest in more permanent infrastructure, such as more ADA-compliant features and high-quality seating, recommended by staff.