Location
St. Lucie County, FL
Client
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
Services
Transportation Planning
New Mobility Planning
Fixed-Route and Demand-Response Transit Planning
St. Lucie County Transit Operations Analysis & New Mobility Planning
In St. Lucie County, FL, urban form and land use patterns have worked against the establishment of fixed-route transit services that are able to meet the region’s rapid growth. Sam Schwartz, as sub to RSM US LLP, partnered with the County’s Community Services Department to analyze current performance and explore the potential for emerging technologies to improve the County’s fixed-route and demand-response public transit services.
Sam Schwartz completed extensive staff interviews, site visits, and analysis of peer agencies. The firm also reviewed key policy and annual performance documents. Through a participatory process, the team offered clear observations and recommendations to guide the improvement of existing services and the development of future transit initiatives. Tje analysis and program assessment leveraged technology, transit supportive policy, and field-leading transit planning to ensure the County’s transit services harmonize with its values and development goals.