A reminder:
If you are a cyclist who likes to go 'mulit-modal' and get the bike to a distant velo-spot on the weekends, remember-- NO BIKES on board Metro on the 4th of July.
That's been a policy with Metro, which cites the heavy use the stations get when the crowds head down to the Mall to celebrate Independence Day.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Water Restrictions: Day 2
Yes, Montgomery and Prince Georges County WSSC customers, you are still under mandatory water restrictions.
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has crews working on the cracked pipe in Potomac and says draining the pipe of water has been a challenge. They've had trouble getting a good seal when shutting off a section of the damaged pipe, but John White, WSSC spokesman, says the expectation is that restrictions will remain in place for a total of four days.
Check back with WTOP 103.5 FM for updates throughout the holiday weekend...
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has crews working on the cracked pipe in Potomac and says draining the pipe of water has been a challenge. They've had trouble getting a good seal when shutting off a section of the damaged pipe, but John White, WSSC spokesman, says the expectation is that restrictions will remain in place for a total of four days.
Check back with WTOP 103.5 FM for updates throughout the holiday weekend...
"Get In My Belly!"
Why would anyone brag about their big belly?
Well, what if yours could compact trash (and no, we don’t mean the last meal you ate) and send text messages?
Because that’s exactly what Rosslyn’s solar-powered ‘Big Belly’ trash compactors can do.
As the name suggests, the trash containers are solar-powered, and because they can crush trash, they can store up to 5 times the amount of an ordinary trash can, saving on the number of collection trips needed. But even better, the compactors can send an SMS message to operators to let them know, it’s time to collect all that trash.*
Monique O’Grady with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District explains the BID just got 30 of the Big Belly trash compactors. O’Grady is practically giddy when she talks about the containers: “We love our Big Bellies, we love them!”
And not just because the name is fun to say, but because O’Grady says, they are expected to provide a great return on the investment dollar: “The wonderful thing about these Big Belly receptacles is that they eliminate about 4 out of every 5 collection trips. That’s about an 80% savings in fuel and other resources.”
If only they had trash cans that could empty themselves…
*O'Grady contacted WTOP to clarify a point: while the Big Belly trash compactors do indeed have that ability to SMS an operator to say "Empty me! Now!" the Rosslyn BID did not opt for that feature, figuring they could keep on top of the trash flow without it. Still, cool to know that the option is there...
Well, what if yours could compact trash (and no, we don’t mean the last meal you ate) and send text messages?
Because that’s exactly what Rosslyn’s solar-powered ‘Big Belly’ trash compactors can do.
As the name suggests, the trash containers are solar-powered, and because they can crush trash, they can store up to 5 times the amount of an ordinary trash can, saving on the number of collection trips needed. But even better, the compactors can send an SMS message to operators to let them know, it’s time to collect all that trash.*
Monique O’Grady with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District explains the BID just got 30 of the Big Belly trash compactors. O’Grady is practically giddy when she talks about the containers: “We love our Big Bellies, we love them!”
And not just because the name is fun to say, but because O’Grady says, they are expected to provide a great return on the investment dollar: “The wonderful thing about these Big Belly receptacles is that they eliminate about 4 out of every 5 collection trips. That’s about an 80% savings in fuel and other resources.”
If only they had trash cans that could empty themselves…
*O'Grady contacted WTOP to clarify a point: while the Big Belly trash compactors do indeed have that ability to SMS an operator to say "Empty me! Now!" the Rosslyn BID did not opt for that feature, figuring they could keep on top of the trash flow without it. Still, cool to know that the option is there...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WSSC Issues Water Restrictions in MOCO and PG
All customers are affected...water restrictions are in effect immediately.
John White with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission says a problem with a 96 inch main in Potomac means the water flow will be restricted for the next 4 days.
Under the restrictions:
No outdoor use of water:
No carwashing, no topping off of pools, no watering lawns
Restrict flushing toilets: don't flush after each use
Restrict use of dishwashers and washing machines: and do full loads only.
White says citations can be issued to anyone who violates the restrictions.
Tune in to WTOP 103.5 FM to hear more...check our website at http://www.wtop.com/
John White with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission says a problem with a 96 inch main in Potomac means the water flow will be restricted for the next 4 days.
Under the restrictions:
No outdoor use of water:
No carwashing, no topping off of pools, no watering lawns
Restrict flushing toilets: don't flush after each use
Restrict use of dishwashers and washing machines: and do full loads only.
White says citations can be issued to anyone who violates the restrictions.
Tune in to WTOP 103.5 FM to hear more...check our website at http://www.wtop.com/
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