Thursday, May 23, 2013

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to present report to Council

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Thursday, 23 May 2013



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to present report to Council



Report on Mass Transit Recommendations



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will present a report to Richmond City Council. The report will include 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 To take place during the Richmond City Council Informal Meeting

Being held: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; 3:00-5:00 p.m.



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

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.



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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local laws, providing government policy and

oversight, and approving the city budget.



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