Describe the problem: Begin by explaining the problem you want to solve. (Remember, it must be a local problem, no larger than the community/city/region in which you live). Include what people, groups, or organizations are being negatively affected by the problem. Provide either a link to a evidence that this problem exists (newspaper article, organizational website, etc.) or a descriiption of firsthand experience with the problem (this can be from your or from someone you know who would be willing to be interviewed for the proposal).
Identify negative impacts: Who or what is being harmed by the existence of this problem? Describe the negative impacts that this problem is causing.
Identify causes: Why does this problem exist? To effectively deal with a problem, the root causes and contributing factors must first be identified. Describe 2-3 factors that are causing the problem or making it worse.
Describe a solution: Based on your understanding of the causes and factors contributing to the problem, what is your preliminary proposed solution(s) to the problem. What actions would need to be taken to help solve the problem?
Specify obstacles: Identify 2-3 potential obstacles that could get in the way of the proposal being approved (arguments for a different solution, cost, personnel, taking resources or space away from another group, etc.). In other words, what could make it difficult to solve this problem?
Discover information gaps: What are some things that you don’t know about this issue or need to learn more about? What kinds of information and other perspectives would help you to better understand the “big picture” of the problem, solution, and obstacles?
Determine proposal audience: Describe your audience for this proposal. Don’t just say “a general audience”; specify who you are persuading. The audience should be the decision makers of the organization or community your proposal is targeting, the people that can make the change happen.
Consider audience perspective: What assumptions, questions, or concerns might your audience have about the problem/solving the problem? (Think about what they may have heard or read concerning your topic, or what sort of experiences they may have with it.)
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2 Problem: public transplantation system’s issues Residents of Omaha who depend on buses to get around the city have long had concerns about the city’s public transportation system. The current system doesn’t run very often and only has a few lines. especially the one in West Omaha, on the weekends, and in the evenings. The Metro Area Planning Agency (MAPA) did a study that showed that in many places it is hard to get to public transportation. It’s hard for people who don’t have cars to get to work, grocery shops, and medical appointments because of this (Source 1). also Jeff Omaha residents who gave up his car five years ago because it was too expensive to keep . He depends mainly on the city’s public transportation but finds it inconvenient and time-consuming, sometimes having to wait up to an hour for buses that don’t come very often or come in time . Because of this, he has had trouble finding work. He had to quit a job in Council Bluffs because the bus ride to work took an hour and a half. Thomas, a college student who moved to Omaha to find better job opportunities, also likes the public transportation system, but he has trouble with the limited bus routes, especially late at night after his shifts end, so he has to use more expensive options like Uber. Despite Omaha offering three types of public transportation—Metro buses, MOBY services for disabled residents, and the ORBT rapid bus transit system—the system remains cumbersome, with long waits and multiple transfers, and while there are plans to expand ORBT routes, no timeline has been announced, potentially hindering the city’s ability to attract and retain residents who depend on public transit like jeff and Thomas.
sources 1: Omaha Speeds Up with Rapid Transit, but the City Has a Long Way to Go – The ReaderLinks to an external site.
Consideration of Audience: The Omaha City Council and Metro Transit Authority are the key decision-makers for improving the city’s public transportation system. but there is also Problems include limited space, follow goals, or the belief that non-transit users don’t need it. To persuade them, the proposal should include real-life examples of residents like Jeff and Thomas, who struggle with the current system to access jobs and essential services (Source 1). The strategy should highlight the long-term benefits, such fewer traffic jam and more employment opportunities, in order to make a interesting case. Ensuring that additions increase the system’s cost and accessibility can help to fix potential problems, such as fare rises or construction delays. This plan aims to make more helpful and inclusive transportation system in Omaha by considering the needs of the community and legislators.
(sources 1)LiveGreen: Active transportation improvements in Omaha | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center (unmc.edu)Links to an external site.
sources 1: Omaha Speeds Up with Rapid Transit, but the City Has a Long Way to Go – The ReaderLinks to an external site.