Criteria.
1. What are the necessary conditions for any possible solution to work?
2. Are there budget or labor concerns?
Yes, the cost should be as low as possible so that government, individuals and businesses are more willing to participate. If we don't widen as many roads, the government would save a lot of money, but some construction jobs might be lost.
3. Does the public need to be aware of & support the solution?
Yes, the public must be willing to change and support the solution in order for it to work effectively.
4. What challenges are there to implementing each solution?
The solutions have downsides to them, just like continuing to widen roads. The challenge to implementing each solution is getting the public on board. People might not understand that widening roads actually brings more traffic flow, and is therefore only a short-term solution.
5. How else might you judge possible solutions against each other?
Besides using the Decision-Making Model, a Cost & Benefit Chart can be used to compare solutions and make a decision.
6. What do your parents and others in the community say about the issue?
My parents and most members of the community with whom I've spoken, agree that changes need to be made to lessen traffic congestion. They think that widening roads can be a good solution in most cases, but the construction required makes the situation worse until it's completed.
7. Should possible externalities factor into the chosen solution?
Yes, externalities can have a huge impact in some cases, so they should be considered when choosing a solution. If not, the "solution" might actually make the situation much worse than before.
Yes, the cost should be as low as possible so that government, individuals and businesses are more willing to participate. If we don't widen as many roads, the government would save a lot of money, but some construction jobs might be lost.
3. Does the public need to be aware of & support the solution?
Yes, the public must be willing to change and support the solution in order for it to work effectively.
4. What challenges are there to implementing each solution?
The solutions have downsides to them, just like continuing to widen roads. The challenge to implementing each solution is getting the public on board. People might not understand that widening roads actually brings more traffic flow, and is therefore only a short-term solution.
5. How else might you judge possible solutions against each other?
Besides using the Decision-Making Model, a Cost & Benefit Chart can be used to compare solutions and make a decision.
6. What do your parents and others in the community say about the issue?
My parents and most members of the community with whom I've spoken, agree that changes need to be made to lessen traffic congestion. They think that widening roads can be a good solution in most cases, but the construction required makes the situation worse until it's completed.
7. Should possible externalities factor into the chosen solution?
Yes, externalities can have a huge impact in some cases, so they should be considered when choosing a solution. If not, the "solution" might actually make the situation much worse than before.