FREE ESSAY ON PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROJECT PROPOSAL

INTRODUCTION
Topic and Purpose
This proposal identifies the need for a document, which will propose and develop reasons
why a for-profit transportation service for Kent should be perused. This service should
be considered because of the recent parking and commuting problems both on and off
campus.
There have been many reasons why on-campus parking has become difficult in recent years.
Increased student enrollment at Kent State University has posed many problems. The
parking lots cannot facilitate the growing need for vehicle parking. Campus officials
have undertaken construction projects to curb the parking problem, but these renovations
have closed lots in the near term. Also, the increased enrollment of students has caused
overcrowding on campus buses. These on-campus parking problems also have indirectly
affected off-campus parking problems.
Off-campus parking in the city of Kent can be described as dismal. The bus service
provided by Kent State University is not geared to individual parking needs and lacks the
spontaneity students often crave. Increased challenges of off-campus parking include a
higher degree of regulation from City Hall. Furthermore, limitations of guest parking at
apartment complexes and leased property have increased at an increasing rate over the
past three years. These off-campus and on-campus parking problems serve as catalysts for
commuting problems across the board. 
The transportation problems of Kent go beyond that of parking. The campus buses that run
from Kent to Akron and neighboring cities have operated inefficiently at best. The demand
for student bus transportation has far exceeded the supply. Also, vandalism and
automotive theft has nearly doubled since 1997. DUI convictions have quadrupled in the
city of Kent since last year. The need for public transportation is quite clear.
Because of this evident crisis in transportation, a solution must be in order. 
Scope
This proposal will outline and validate the impending document generally. First the
general nature of the document will be discussed; then the ensuing proposal will be
outlined.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL
Proposal
The proposed document must be constructed to demonstrate the need for a new for-profit
transportation service. It will present a business plan, and then go into detail about
characteristics specific to this service.
Methodology
Information about competitive transportation services will be gathered. Questionnaires
will be distributed to students and faculty of Kent State University in order to gather
customer insight. Also, a financial consulting firm will be hired to provide professional
assistance. 
Document Outline 
The proposed document will include the following specific sections. This outline is
tentative and may be adjusted in accord with new developments.
Description of Business Entity and General Operations
Type of Business 
Type of Legal Entity
Type of Facilities
Organizational Structure
Type of Service the Business will provide
Features/Benefits Analysis
Timetable for Completion of Development
Business Facility Assessment
General Location of Facility
Equipment Needed for Operations
Action Plans
Operating Plan
Financial Plan
Management Plan
CONCLUSION
Benefits
The current Kent State University parking and transportation crisis needs finality.
Students, faculty, and citizens need comfort and peace of mind when commuting to school
and other destinations. The proposed document will elicit an active response to this
crisis and strive for commuting closure.
Timeline
The research will be completed by October 28. A rough draft will be completed by November
10. The final draft, with any suggested revisions, will be completed by December 7 to
potential investors and lobbyists.