Councilman Samuels reminds Richmond residents that street closures, no-parking and no-walk zones will be set up this week for the Presidential visit Saturday and to make parking and travel plans accordingly

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Thursday, 3 May 2012 Councilman Samuels reminds Richmond residents that street closures, no-parking and no-walk zones will be set up this week for the Presidential visit Saturday and to make parking and travel plans accordingly Focusing on areas around VCU Seigel Center and extending into Carver Neighborhood. No parking zones and towing will be strictly enforced WHAT The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District reminds Richmond residents there will be temporary no-parking and no-walk zones established for the Presidential trip to Richmond this Saturday and for residents to make parking and travel plans accordingly. No-parking zones will be strictly enforced with towing on Saturday Morning Many of the signs will be located around the Virginia Commonwealth University Seigel Center on Broad Street and will extend into the Carver Neighborhood. The signs will include street closures, barricades, no-walk zones and no-parking zones. There will also be an enhanced police presence during before and during the visit. WHEN Now through Saturday, May 5, 2012 WHERE Richmond (Especially around the Carver Neighborhood) CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.