Proposal Instructions

Based on your data analysis project, develop a proposal that addresses the additional competencies you have selected. The proposal should be approximately 3-5 pages and requirements for the proposal include:

1. Identification of selected competencies, one of which must be from the foundational competencies and one from the concentration competencies (please restate them in the proposal section so I know which ones you have selected, and competencies can change from original project approval form)
2. Short summary of findings of data analysis
3. Recommendation to address issues identified as a result of data analysis and/or literature review

*Note: recommendations must be tied to selected competencies, i.e. if you selected “Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention” then you must design something that addresses the health issue that you are focusing on and takes into account your data analysis results. Below is a partial example that addresses one of the two selected competencies, with one of them being the competency listed above. The proposal was based on data analysis that showed individuals who were employed were more likely to experience high levels of air pollution and is as follows:

The American Public Transportation Association (n.d.) explains that, “public transportation in the United States is a crucial part of the solution to a nation’s economic, energy, and environmental challenges – helping to bring a better quality of life. In increasing numbers, people are using public transportation and local communities are expanding public transportation services. Every segment of American society – individuals, families, communities, and businesses – benefit from public transportation.” In fact, in 2012, Americans took 10.5 billion trips on public transportation, which represents the second highest year since 1957.

The ways in which public transportation can save the environment are eye opening. For instance, 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline is saved annually for those who decide to use public transportation that saves an individual household reduction of 223 gallons per year (American Public Transportation Association, n.d.). Communities that invest in public transportation reduce carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons per year: the equivalent to New York City, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver, and Los Angeles combined stopping using electricity.

If employers were to offer public transportation as a benefit, more people will be inclined to take the switch. “A single person switching their commute to public transportation can reduce a household’s carbon emissions by 10%, or up to 30% if they eliminate a second car. When compared to other household actions that emit CO², taking public transportation can be 10 times more effective in reducing this harmful greenhouse gas” (American Public Transportation Association, n.d.). A study by Smith et. al (2015) showed that employees working in organizations that offered public transportation benefits such as pre-tax savings on passes or discounted or even free passes were 65% to 80% more likely to utilize public transportation options, depending on the level of incentive. Considering that only 40% of the population in this study partook in public transportation, employer incentives could increase use of public transportation and effectively reduce air pollution exposures.

Proposals will be graded on the following areas: