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 busy. for example, in a three-month period last year, there were 11 accidents on grand avenue caused by traffic-flow problems.
which of the following is the most likely purpose and audience for this passage?

to entertain friends
to inform a teacher
to persuade a town council
to instruct young student