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Southeast Florida’s Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity Robert G. Schiffer, AICP Principal Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Professional Experience Areas of Expertise: Travel Demand Model Development and Validation Long-Range Transportation Plans Corridor and Subarea Land Use and Transportation Studies Mr. Schiffer is a Principal and the Southeast Regional Manager for Cambridge Systematics’ travel demand forecasting business line. He has 27 years of experience in travel demand model development and validation, multimodal long-range transportation plan (LRTP) updates, major corridor travel demand feasibility studies, and subarea land use impact studies. Mr. Schiffer received a M.S. in Urban Planning from Florida State University. Transit Modeling. Mr. Schiffer is leading transit on-board surveys and forecasting for the San Juan (Puerto Rico) Light-Rail Transit Environmental Impact Study and oversaw travel demand modeling for the Alternatives Analysis and Preliminary Feasibility phases of this project. He also supported recent transit on-board surveys in Palm Beach County; led transit modeling on a Waterborne Transportation Study for the Jacksonville area; and served as Senior Advisor on transit and ferry studies for the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Pinellas County MPO Clearwater Beach Transit Guideway Study. In addition, he directed modeling during the Tampa Bay Strategic Regional Transit Needs Assessment. Model Validation and Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Studies. For the Southeast Florida 2035 Regional LRTP, Mr. Schiffer is coordinating travel demand modeling among the Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach MPOs. He was the Project Manager on the 2030 LRTPs for the Broward County MPO; Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency in Tallahassee, Florida; First Coast MPO/North Florida TPO in Jacksonville; and Polk County TPO in Lakeland, Florida. In addition, he was the Project Manager for the Northeast Florida Regional Planning Model Year 2000 Model Validation Study and Polk County Model Validation Study. Modeling for Subarea Transportation Studies. Mr. Schiffer is leading travel demand modeling on the Southwest Area Transportation Plan for the Nashville (Tennessee) MPO. He previously directed or provided guidance on travel demand modeling for the Town of Jupiter Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element; the Hillsborough County Corridor/Buildout Study; the Rockdale County (Georgia) Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP); the DeKalb County (Decatur, Georgia) 2030 CTP; the East Edisto-Charleston (South Carolina) Master Plan; and the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park (Georgia) Transportation Subarea Plan. Professional Affiliations American Planning Association: American Institute of Certified Planners, Member; Transportation Planning Division, Member; and Florida Chapter, Member Institute of Transportation Engineers: Fellow; Transportation Planners Council Member; and Florida Section Member Transportation Research Board: Committee on Transportation Planning Applications Member; Statewide Travel Forecasting Joint Subcommittee, Member Page | A-20
Southeast Florida’s Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity Branner Stewart, AICP Associate Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Areas of Expertise: Regional Economic Analysis Economic Development Planning Economic Impact Analysis Professional Experience Mr. Stewart has 19 years of experience in regional economic analysis, economic impact analysis, and strategic planning for economic development. Since joining Cambridge Systematics, he has managed or been a key staff member on a number of economic development projects and projects linking transportation improvements to economic competitiveness. Mr. Stewart led a significant portion of the research conducted for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s New Cornerstone and Enterprise Florida’s Rural Economic Catalyst Project and has played vital roles on statewide economic development efforts in Mississippi and Kansas. Prior to joining Cambridge Systematics, Mr. Stewart worked as the Manager of Economic Research at the Texas Department of Economic Development. He received a M.C.R.P. from University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. from Colby College. Enterprise Florida Rural Economic Development Catalyst Project. For Enterprise Florida, Mr. Stewart led research to identify target industry clusters as part of a strategic initiative to increase economic opportunities in Florida’s three designated Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC). The target industry selection process included an intensive data-driven analysis of potential growth industries validated through interviews and working sessions with local stakeholders. Each RACEC region then assessed site and marketing needs to further develop the targeted industry clusters in their areas. Economic Development Research Institute Compass Reports. For the Economic Development Research Institute (EDRI), Cambridge Systematics developed two comprehensive “Compass Reports,” the Palm Beach County Navigator and Southeast Florida Economic Trends, to serve as baselines for evaluating economic progress, opportunities, and issues in Palm Beach County and the Southeast Florida region. Mr. Stewart led the data analysis, benchmarking, and best practice case studies for both of these reports, which included detailed comparisons with competitor regions located throughout the country. Tampa Bay Regional Transportation Blueprint. For the Tampa Bay Partnership, Mr. Stewart served as the Project Manager examining transportation’s role in supporting the economic competitiveness of the Tampa Bay region; identifying transportation challenges facing the region; and recommending infrastructure, operations, and policy options/strategies to help the region achieve economic goals. The study profiled regional economic trends; identified transportation issues; analyzed transportation funding needs, deficiencies, and alternatives; identified transportation strategies; and included a detailed final report. Professional Affiliations American Planning Association Page | A-21
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