Solving the Problem

My opportunity deals with off-campus students not being able to use SNAP to get home at night because SNAP’s route does not include off-campus stops. The new route would only travel about 2-3 miles off campus. Even if it did not reach every student's address, being dropped off halfway would be a lot of help. One solution would be for SNAP to expand their current route to include off-campus stops. The SNAP driver would have to learn a new route altogether and may be forced to work new hours. In regards to current stops, the off-campus stops could be the last stops that are done. All of the on-campus students could get dropped off first and then the off-campus students get dropped off last. UF would also have to increase its budget for SNAP because of the increase in miles driven and gas used.

Another solution would be to have a separate car designated for just off campus stops. That way the current drivers would not have to learn a new route. New drivers would have to be hired and trained. Also, the school would have to get another car for the rides. This would cost more money then the first solution of simply expanded the existing route, however, I believe it would be the more convenient option for both on campus and off-campus students. It also would open up more job opportunities, or give current drivers the option to work more if they wanted to.