Ron Burgandy

Policies & Fear: Topic Proposal

Group name: Ron Burgandy
Group members: Mendy Black, Mike Buono, Jessica Gallarrdo

1. What is the problem that you will be trying to solve? Please, describe it in detail.
We are trying to provide an alternative to drinking and driving. Today the University of Texas spends money as well as time trying to educate university students on the dangers of drinking and driving, however there has been no change in the student's attitudes. They also spend money on programs such as the free cab service, but most students don't know about it or don't want to use it.

2. Why is it a problem that cannot wait? What is its significance or urgency?
It can't wait because every 15 seconds someone dies from an alcohol related car accident. We think saving lives is pretty significant.

3. Please present your solution, describing it as realistically as possible.
We are going to propose creating a direct bus service connecting Riverside, North Campus and West Campus. This bus service would run on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and pick up at its stops every half hour. This service would allow more students to ride together as well as save money on gas and parking. The main reason still being that the students would have an alternative to drinking and driving.

4. Where would you look for primary research for this paper?
University statistics on how well the E Bus has worked for West Campus and Riverside areas. As well as information on programs the University uses to address this problem.