Extras: Skip the Bag, Save the River

Beginning this year, DC started a Skip the Bag, Save the River campaign.

Basically any business that sells food or alcohol charges $0.05 for each plastic bag.

Great article in the Washington Post from the end of March about some of the outcomes so far.

Extras: Broken Meter

This might be random, but if you drive in DC you should know about this.

I don't use this often, but I'm glad I have the number in my phone when needed. Although, every parking meter also has this number: 202.541.6030

You're actually allowed to park at a broken meter, but only after calling it in, and receiving a confirmation number to display on your dashboard.

If you do this, you can only park for the maximum amount of time on the meter.

I forgot where I first read this, probably Dr. Gridlock's column, but definitely something to keep in mind.