HSAA Council: Infrastructure Technology with the City of St. Augustine deploy intelligent transportation Systems

Description

As part of the Project Development and Environment Study process for the SMART St. Augustine project that will deploy Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) throughout the city. The project is included in the larger area's SMART Region Master Plan prepared in 2018 by the North Florida TPO and further refined in the SMART St. Augustine Master Plan adopted in 2019. Join us at our Historic St. Augustine Area council to hear from Reuben Franklin Jr., P.E.as he discuss he SMART St. Augustine project and answer questions you have. 

Reuben Franklin Jr., P.E.
Assistant City Manager, City of St. Augustine

Reuben Franklin Jr. is the Assistant City Manager for the City of St. Augustine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a Professional Engineer with a total of 18 years’ experience including 4 years of consultant engineering work and 14 years with the city. His area of practice includes stormwater, water resources, transportation & mobility fields including public works improvements and programs that benefit local governments in the State of Florida. He has overseen the design and construction of shared curbless streets in St. Augustine’s historic district. He managed the City’s grant funded Florida Community Resiliency Initiative Pilot Project resulting in the first Vulnerability Study and Adaptation Plan for the City. Recently, he worked with St. Augustine’s Planning and Building Department to create and adopt a long-range mobility plan for the City that incorporates smart city, sustainability, and resiliency policies. Reuben is a member of the North Florida TPO’s Technical Advisory Committee and engaged in the Smart North Florida initiatives. He is currently part of teams working on Florida Resilient Grant Projects such as Maria Sanchez Lake Flood Mitigation, the Army Corp of Engineers Back Bay Study and coordinating with FDOT on the Bayfront Seawall Replacement project.

The Historic St. Augustine Area Council of the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce serves as the unified voice for businesses in Historic Downtown, advocating for the unique needs of the area's business community. The council is designed to foster collaboration among businesses, support economic growth, promote the preservation of St. Augustine's rich heritage and provide valuable resources and networking opportunities to enhance business success in this iconic destination.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Sponsor - $250

• Recognition as sponsor of 1 session
• Complimentary seat (1) at session
• Opportunity to offer promotional items/information to attendees
• Opportunity to address attendees and promote company (3 minutes)
• Post-event, receive a list of attendees with email addresses
• Name/logo recognition in promotional emails
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