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December 21, 2005
Charlotte Trolley Services To Be Suspended

Beginning in February 2006, the Charlotte Trolley Line will be suspended for approximately one year as construction crews build transit stations and lay tracks for the South Corridor Light Rail Line from Tremont Avenue to Seventh Street. 

During the next year, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate shuttle bus service from Historic South End to Center City that will closely mirror the suspended Charlotte Trolley Line.  Fare for the supplemental shuttle service will be $1 and 50 cents for those who qualify for reduced fare rates.

To learn more about CATS and its services, call 704-336-RIDE or visit www.ridetransit.org.

 
Preparing For Holiday Travel

Are you taking to the skies this holiday season?  Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates its busiest holiday travel period ever beginning Thursday, December 22.  The airport experienced record parking demands over Thanksgiving and, to date has experienced a 14% increase in passenger traffic from last year. 

Travelers are encouraged to carpool or be dropped off at the airport.  Parking lots are expected to be at capacity during this travel time.  

For travel information, call 704-359-4910 or click here.

 
Who Exemplifies MLK Ideals?

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee is seeking nominations for the "King Medallion" Award.  The recipient will be recognized during the January celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The King Medallion is the highest award given by the City of Charlotte to honor the King holiday.  It's presented annually to individuals in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community who best exemplify the ideals of the civil rights leader.  Nominees must be a resident of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and promote the ideals of racial equality and social justice as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. including, but not limited to: 

  • Celebrating and promoting the worth of all human beings
  • Pursuing equal rights by non-violent means
  • Encouraging people of diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love and acceptance
  • Active involvement in community service
  • Resisting injustice wherever it is found
  • Promoting inter-group relations and understanding.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 6.  For more information, call 704-336-5271 or click here.



Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

With the passing of a severe winter storm through parts of North Carolina, residents may find that they're without power and using alternative heating appliances to keep warm. The Charlotte Fire Department wants everyone to protect themselves by learning the warning signs, symptoms and causes of deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is an, odorless, colorless, tasteless invisible poisonous gas that can be fatal when inhaled. To protect your family: 

  • Install at least one carbon monoxide alarm on each level of your home.  
  • Always install your alarm according to the manufactures recommendations.  
  • Test your alarm weekly and change the batteries as necessary.
  • Have your heating system, vents, chimney, and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician.

 To learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, call 704-336-3970 or click here.

 
Protect Plumbing From Frigid Weather

With temperatures dropping in the 20's, the following are ways customers can protect their home or business plumbing: 

  • Keep pipes thawed in unheated areas. Seal openings and air leaks in crawl spaces or basements.  
  • Properly position the meter box lid.  If the meter cover is broken or missing, contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities at 311.
  • Insulate pipes and hot water heaters in unheated areas.  
  • Locate the master shut-off valve.
  • Disconnect and drain garden hoses, and turn off and insulate outside spigots.  Customers owning a backflow prevention assembly may contact Utilities backflow staff at 704-399-2426 for tips on properly winterizing their system.
  • Turn off automatic lawn sprinkler systems.  Winter lawn irrigation should be done during daylight hours when temperatures are above freezing.

For more information, call 311 or click here.

 
Holiday Schedule

City offices will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26.  Offices also will be closed on Monday, January 2.

Solid Waste Services will collect on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26.  Crews also will collect on Friday, December 30 and Monday, January 2.

For information on Charlotte Area Transit System's (CATS) holiday schedule, click here.

 
Worth Watching

Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.

City Source – Thursday, December 22 at 5:30 pm
Get an update on the Bobcats Arena, and learn some safe winter driving tips.  Also, find out the top three causes of residential fires in Charlotte.

To learn more about The Government Channel, visit http://govchannel.charmeck.org.

 

 

 
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