Outlining a Policy Brief Colorado Clean Trucks Strategy Unit 5 Writing Assignment Name Julian Allen Recitation 12 TA Maya Title Colorado Clean Trucks Strategy Executive Summary Context or Scope of Problem Trucks are leading in GHG and carbon emissions Jared Polis s plan includes starting a vision to transition to zero emissions in these heavy duty vehicles We need to also reduce pollutants for all vehicles With transportation being the leading source of carbon emissions we need to change our approach on trucks to try to reduce our carbon footprint The study found that accelerating the transition to zero emission medium to heavy duty vehicles could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by those trucks by 45 to 59 percent reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 54 to 93 percent and reduce particulate matter emissions by 53 to 68 percent below 2005 levels Carey 2022 Stressing the significance of air quality on human health Convert diesel to zero emissions or natural resource options Policy Alternatives We could start funding public transportation more to help reduce our emissions on an individual basis Implementation of incentives for commercial and private owned transportation truck companies Policy Recommendations The implementation of these Clean Truck Strategies are imperative for the future of human health and our climate crisis This implementation would not only help our emission footprint but also save money According to codot gov this could save an estimated 5 8 billion by 2050 from reduced vehicle maintenance costs and fuel cost savings by switching to zero emission vehicles Codot gov 2022 It could also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 to 59 reduce nitrogen oxide emissions 54 to 93 and reduce particulate matter emissions 53 to 68 below 2005 levels by 2050 Codot gov 2022 There are 34 steps to ensure the transition in Jared Polis s strategy to support this transition Appendices Sources It is our job to ensure that the clean truck strategies are implemented successfully to ensure public health safety and help slow our climate crisis This policy will help reduce air pollution save small business money and reduce emissions Carey L Investment n d Colorado gov Polis clean truck strategy would reduce pollution save money Transportation Today Retrieved April 13 2022 from https transportationtodaynews com news 25817 colorado gov polis clean truck strateg y would reduce pollution save money Codot gov Polis administration s clean truck strategy would reduce pollution save money Colorado Department of Transportation 2022 March 4 Retrieved April 13 2022 from https www codot gov news 2022 march polis clean truck strategy reduces pollution Minor N 2022 March 4 Colorado s clean truck strategy favors incentives now regulations later Colorado Public Radio Retrieved April 13 2022 from https www cpr org 2022 03 03 colorado clean truck emissions air quality Grading rubric 5 points total 2 points for completion 3 points for quality of policy brief outline 2 points A complete outline that addresses each aspect of the policy brief at the appropriate level of resolution 1 3 sentences for each main content section Executive Summary through Policy Recommendations and at least three reliable sources 1 point Quality of content the outline displays key claims in a cogent argument about the policy issue the claims and justifications are well selected no major gaps germane content 1 point An APA style bibliography of at least 3 reliable sources can be drawn from BallotPedia source list 1 point Quality of writing using clear concise direct prose and well formed sentences APA style bibliography