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Important Announcement Park Roanoke’s administrative offices have reopened to the general public on July 6th. All staff use proper sanitation and cleaning procedures. And, we have imple-mented safety precautions to help protect our customers and staff. A barrier is now used between customers and employees, floor markings are utilized to aid customers in maintaining six (6) feet of separation, lobby occupancy loads are limited to ensure adequate physical distancing of no more than three (3) people in the lobby area and a glove and mask sanitation station is available at the entrance for your convenience. While, we enjoy seeing you in person, we recommend all transactions continue to be made remotely and payments be made online, mailed or placed in the drop box located outside of the office door.

Please contact our office via email parking@parkroanoke.com or by telephone

July is National Grilling Month

More and more people use grills during the summer months. The National Fire Protection Association has a staggering statistic. In 2013-2017, outdoor grilling caused an annual average of 10,200 home fires! And, gas grills cause more fires than charcoal grills. Regardless of what type of grill you own, here are some basic safety tips: 1. Grill outside and away from structures. 2. Make sure your grill is stable and can’t be tipped over. 3. Keep you grill clean. Allow the coals to completely cool off before disposal. 4. Check for propane leaks on your gas grill and always open the hoot when lighting. 5. If the flame goes out, wait to re-light. If you are using a gas grill and the flame goes

out, turn the grill and gas off and wait five minutes before re-lighting. 6. Take Care around the grail and never leave a lit grill unattended. 7. Be careful with charcoal starter fluid. 8. Wear the right clothing. Be sure your shirt, sleeves or apron strings don’t dangle

over the grill. 9. Be ready to put out the fire. Have baking soda on hand to control a grease fire and a

fire extinguisher nearby for other fires. A bucket of sand can be used as well.

Just a few simple precautions will keep you, your family, and guests safe!

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From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Payments for Monthly Parking and for Citations may be paid on-line or over a toll free telephone line. www.PARKRoanoke.com/payments or dial 1-888-272-9829 Use Jurisdiction Code 6246

A nominal processing fee of $1.95 to $2.45 applies to credit/debit card payments.

PARK Roanoke P. O. Box 83 Roanoke, VA 24002

Phone: 540-343-0585 Fax: 540-342-6447 E-mail: parking@PARKRoanoke.com

PARK Roanoke P. O. Box 83 Roanoke, VA 24002 117 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011

Phone: 540-343-0585 Fax: 540-342-6447 E-mail: parking@PARKRoanoke.com

CONSIDER BIKING FOR COMMUTING AND REAP THE REWARDS

As the Roanoke Valley moves through the Governor’s phased reopening, many of us are returning to the workplace for the first time in several months – which means returning to the daily commute. For many, that commute involved breaking out the bicycle and riding to work. The daily bike commute is a chance to get outside, to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us in the Roanoke Valley, and to say hello to our neighbors as we pass them by. We also enjoy the knowledge that we are reducing vehicle emissions that contribute to air pollution and climate change, and are getting a little bit of exercise while we’re at it. But in this time of COVID-19, there’s another important reason to consider bike commuting: Safety. A recent study by the Transportation Research Board determined that commuters felt that traveling by bike was second only to traveling in their personal vehicle in terms of riskiness, and many expected to continue to travel by bike even after the threat of the pandemic was lifted. To support your employees' safety and make their commute more enjoyable, RIDE Solutions can assist you in making your business better for biking: · Bike Commuting 101 classes and training for new bike commuters · Assistance in making facilities friendly for bike commuters · Safe bike routes and Bike Buddy programs through the RIDE Solutions app · Rewards for every trip your employees take on a bike · Reporting for your business: Environmental impact, dollars saved, calories burned Assistance in becoming a certified Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists If you are interested in getting more employees to bike to work, and make it easier for employees who already make that choice, give us a call at 540-342-9393 or email us at jholmes@rvarc.org. You can also download the RIDE Solutions app to your mobile device or register at www.ridesolutions.org to get a jump start on your own bike commuting adventure. Jeremy Holmes Director, RIDE Solutions A program of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission 866-424-3334 | 540-342-9393