About the B-Line The Bloomington B-Line is a 3.1 mile trail through the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. It is a paved 12 foot wide path that takes pedestrians through many places that could be useful to access. While it is a very informative trail by having many plaques giving history, it also promotes social interaction… Read more »
Entries by dhabeeb
Hidden Gem in Bloomington: B-Line Trail and Switchyard Park
By Young Na My Visit to B-Line and Switchyard Park On Saturday morning, I visited the B-line trail with my good friends. First, we began our little journey from the farmer’s market near the 7th and Morton with a bag of kettle corn I purchased. Then we slowly walked southbound. The entire walk was about… Read more »
Walking the B-Line
My Experience I started walking the B-Line right off Rogers Street, and I ended my Journey at the Kroger by Seminary Park. The weather was very nice and made the walk quite enjoyable. I was able to avoid the rain and the sun was shining for most of my walk. A few of my friends… Read more »
The B-Line Trail: A Seamless Addition to the Bloomington Community
My Experiences on the B-Line Trail My most recent experience on the B-Line Trail has not been my first. Whenever I have nothing to do, I typically find myself just hopping on my bike and ride along the trail. Just walking or biking on the trail is very therapeutic for me. I have nothing to… Read more »
Discovering the Beauty of the B-Line: An Exploration of Public Space
My B-Line Experience I have been to the B-line before, typically as a runner, but today was the first day I was actively aware of the ambience and what allowed it to be that way. I walked the B-line during a sunny, warm day which made it so that there were many people out and… Read more »
Bloomington’s B-Line Trail: A Community’s Unique Personality on Display
Bloomington’s B-Line Trail After reading the article about William Whyte, I learned that public spaces are a central part of communities, and that they need to be designed specifically with the people of that community in mind. After walking the B-Line trail in Bloomington, Indiana, I found myself in awe of how the design of… Read more »
B-Line Trail Discovery
My Experience & Places Stopped First of all, I have to say that the B-trail is a remarkable experience. I haven’t visited many places in Bloomington because I only moved here for my graduate studies a year and a half ago. However, if I had to recommend a place for new arrivals to explore, I… Read more »
B-Line Beginner’s Experience
First Thoughts Bloomington’s B-Line trail is not only a fun place to walk, jog, or bike, but also a glimpse into the various walks of life found throughout the city. As a first B-Line walker, I wasn’t sure what to expect going into my walk, but was pleasantly surprised throughout my time spent… Read more »
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the B-Line
Over my three years at IU, I have found the B-Line trail to be one of the best ways to pass the time and get a good workout. I have visited the B-Line numerous times, but on my past couple of trips, I have walked or biked the entirety of the B-Line and the Bloomington… Read more »
City Sightseeing on foot: B-Line
My Journey: My journey began on foot at the Bridge on West 3rd street near Downtown transit, and I made my way through several streets, including West 2nd street, West 1st street, Dodd’s Street, Allen Street, and S Morton Street, aiming to reach the Bridge on West Grimes Lane near Indiana University campus bus shed…. Read more »