Read the passage.

Grand Avenue should and must be converted to a one-way street. It cannot support two-way traffic because it is too narrow and carries a maximum number of vehicles. For example, in a three-month period last year, there were 11 accidents on Grand Avenue and at least 30 traffic delays caused by traffic-flow problems.

Which of the following is the most likely purpose and audience for this passage?


to teach younger children


to persuade a town council


to entertain friends


to instruct a teacher