1. Title:
Lane Ranger: Traffic jams common in once-rural area
a. Link:
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CE71BE5E0A6E00?p=AWNB
b. Description
of story: Growth is causing more and more traffic jams in once rural areas.
c. Description
of the problem presented: Traffic lights have not been updated to account for
population growth.
d. Description
of who has the problem: Rural farmers and townspeople
2. Title:
WIC opens farmer's market at Health Department
a. Link:
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CE71BE59BAEDE8?p=AWNB
b. Description
of story: Local farmers have created a farmer’s market in east Gainesville.
c. Description
of the problem presented: Farmers markets traditionally lose more customers as
they age.
d. Description
of who has the problem: Local Farmers
3. Title:
Robert B. Gentry: Superintendent's apology is not enough
a. Link:
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CEC51E49885E60?p=AWNB
b. Description
of story: Several high ranking officials have been accused of plagiarism.
c. Description
of the problem presented: How do we prevent plagiarism in the future?
d. Description
of who has the problem: Authors whose content was copied.
4. Title:
County to consider fixes to funding for arts groups
a. Link:
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CEC51E1F9B81C8?p=AWNB
b. Description
of story: Funding is being unequally distributed for different groups in the
county.
c. Description
of the problem presented: Art funding is not being adequately funded.
d. Description
of who has the problem: Arts programs in Gainesville
5. Title:
Lower gas prices seen for summer driving
a. Link:
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15CEC51E3544DF10?p=AWNB
b. Description
of story: Barrel prices are rising while gas prices are staying the same.
c. Description
of the problem presented: Gas prices might go way up during the summer.
d. Description
of who has the problem: Motorists.
I found your first article very interesting. I had to do a Google Maps search to see where this intersection was, because I am not familiar with County Road 241. I found it surprising that it is located West of Interstate 75. The article mentioned, “Once the University of Florida is in full session” a decision on the most efficient “green times.” I honestly do not know anyone that lives that far West of the University of Florida campus, but I would venture to say that it is not much. Most likely not enough to use as an excuse to postpone making a decision on this matter.
ReplyDeleteThe first opportunity that you identified provides a very excellent need that has to be fulfilled. An easy way to fix such a problem is with starting a firm that contracts civil engineers to improve small towns' efficiency for a lower cost. I also enjoy the prospect of having the health department show its support for local farmers instead of focusing on inspecting.
ReplyDeleteI feel like increased traffic jams are something that we are always going to face because of the increasing number of cars on the road. I live off State Road 40 in a "more rural" part of my town and our once nice two lane undivided road can't handle the increase in travelers and is being expanded. Great job on the assignment!
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