Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting: To include discussion with Richmond City Council Green City Commission

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Thursday, May 31, 2012 Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting: To include discussion with Richmond City Council Green City Commission Note New Meeting Location: All residents are invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. The meeting will include a discussion with the Richmond City Council Green City Commission. The purpose of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend. WHEN Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:00-6:00 p.m. WHERE NOTE NEW LOCATION GRTC Transit System - Corporate Headquarters 3rd Floor Board Room 301 East Belt Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23224 WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com. Background ____________________________________________________________________________ Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166. The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following: 1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city; 2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and, 3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit. 4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC. - 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.