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