Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Canceled: Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force meeting canceled

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

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Wednesday, 13 February 2013



Canceled: Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force meeting canceled



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force has canceled its meeting that was scheduled to be held Tomorrow, Thursday, February 14, 2103. The purpose of the 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.



WHEN CANCELED Thursday, February 14, 2013: 4:00-6:00 p.m.



WHERE CANCELED

Richmond Department of Economic Development

Richmond Main Street Train Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room

1500 East Main Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219



WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.3179;

or marianne.pitts@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.





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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)

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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.