Posts Tagged ‘curbside’

Eric Lamb Talks Raleigh Rail, Resurfacing Avent Ferry, and More

Monday, April 12th, 2010

I got a chance to catch up with Eric Lamb, Manager, Transportation Services Division, City of Raleigh Public Works Department or as I like to call him, guru of all things transit-related. If he doesn’t know the answer to something, he’ll be sure to find out. Eric is probably one of the most outgoing and knowledgeable city staffers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. When I asked him to do a five questions interview for the blog, he was on it. I was curious about a few things from all the chatter about rail in Raleigh to Neighborhood Traffic Management (does this mean speed bumps on your neighborhood streets?). Let’s see what Eric has to say:

Image provided by Eric Lamb

Image provided by Eric Lamb

1) There is a lot of talk about rail. Is the City of Raleigh ready for rail? What are the current financing options being discussed?

First, some full disclosure: I love trains.  When I travel to other cities, I spend part of my free time exploring their transit systems (and my generous family puts up with me).  I recently had the pleasure of exploring the London Underground system, which was both spectacular and overwhelming.  (more…)

A Greasy Pilot

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Start saving your cooking grease for the new pilot starting on November1, 2009. This is also a great time to remind you that grease should never be put down the drain. It’s one of the leading causes for sewer back-ups: “Sewer back-ups and overflows are frequently caused by improper materials such as fats, oils and grease being placed into the sewer system by the City’s customers.” (Source: http://bit.ly/2BlIlf) Check out the pilot program information below:

RALEIGH’S CURBSIDE GREASE COLLECTION PILOT PROGRAM STARTS IN NOVEMBER

no-grease

Starting on Nov. 1, the City of Raleigh will provide curbside collection of cooking oil and grease in a pilot program designed to help prevent sewer overflows. Residents in the Capital City will be able to dispose of these products by setting them on the curb along with their garbage, recycling and yard waste. Places of worship in the Capital City also will be able to participate in the pilot program, which will last through the holidays until Jan. 15.

The City will collect the unwanted cooking oil and grease at no charge. The service will not be offered to commercial establishments in Raleigh. (more…)