The City of Takoma Park is hosting an EV Sweeper Open House this Thursday, April 27, at 10:00 am at the Community Center at 7500 Maple Avenue to launch the naming contest “SweeperStakes.” Per the event: Come mingle with Mayor Searcy, Councilmembers, and the former Mayor Kate Stewart and former Councilmembers. The EV Sweeper was purchased through Atlantic Machinery, and Sales Rep. Trevor Gardner will be on hand to answer questions.
Open House and Contest Information
Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location:
Takoma Park Community Center
Front of the building on Maple Avenue
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Contact:
Donna Wright, Communications Manager
Email: donnaw@takomaparkmd. gov
Office: 301-891-7236
Cell: 202-754-2963
SweeperStakes – We want to hear from you!
The City has recently purchased a RAVO 5 Series electric sweeper and wants to give residents a chance to name the sweeper. The winner of the contest will have the opportunity:
- Have the winning name they submitted on the EV Sweeper
- Plus, ride in the sweeper during this year’s 4th of July parade
Contest Rules:
- Submit a written name or illustration, or photo to contest entry
- Or use Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram and tag @takomaParkMD
- You can use my email: [email protected]
- Your entry must be submitted no later than Friday, May 19, 2023
- By submitting photos or images, you grant permission for your photo or image to be used by the City of Takoma Park on social media, websites, and any marketing campaigns without written consent.
- Judges: Public Works: Troy Fingal, Daryl Braithwaite and Library, Jessica Jones
About the Sweeper
The electric sweeper replaces the diesel-powered sweeper and will reduce the City’s use of fuel by 700 gallons per year, cutting the City’s greenhouse gas emissions by 3%. The City’s electricity source is 100% renewable through a combination of onsite solar and the purchase of renewable energy credits. In addition to the fuel and greenhouse gas emission reductions, the EV sweeper is a much quieter engine, so the noise generated by the sweeping of streets will be reduced as well.
The City operates the sweeper from March through October, with the goal of sweeping each street at least twice a month. Additionally, the City uses the sweeper to clean up salt and sand used after snow and ice events to reduce the pollution of the area streams. Street sweeping is a component of the City’s stormwater management program and assists the City in meeting stormwater quality goals.
Courtesy of the City of Takoma Park
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