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Reinaldo
Germano
Project Manager
Foursquare
Integrated
Transportation
Planning
As a project manager at Foursquare ITP, Reinaldo
Germano works primarily in corridor planning,
transit operations and regional and statewide planning
projects. However, his knowledge extends into
other areas, including transit facilities planning,
transit technology, and public engagement. Additionally,
Germano has mentored and trained junior
staff in both skill-based tasks, as well as firm culture
and policies. Colleagues note that even when not on
the clock, Germano is dedicated to helping other
planners network and increase their knowledge.
One of his most recent projects has been researching
and producing a report for the American
Public Transportation Association about the
public transportation workforce shortage. Germano
also led survey development and research
efforts, developed reports and other deliverables
and presented the report findings in several live
and on-demand formats.
Colleagues say his strong presentation skills are
also shown through his experience interacting directly
with the public, including bus operators, such
as when he served as a member of the on-the-ground
outreach crew for the Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority's communications efforts
for surface lot rehabilitations. Germano manages
a listserv designed to inform planners about planning-related
happenings, networking happy hours,
Jill Gibson
Transit Practice
Leader
Kimley-Horn
Jill Gibson brings more than 15 years of experience
in capital planning development and project
delivery to her role as transit practice leader
at Kimley-Horn. Throughout her career, Gibson
has left an indelible mark on transit planning initiatives
for numerous cities and transit agencies,
including leading the Kimley-Horn team serving
the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA), where she navigated the intricacies of planning
services, stakeholder engagement, third-party
concurrence and community outreach for VTA's
Bay Area Rapid Transit Silicon Valley Extension.
At Kimley-Horn, Gibson's leadership continues,
as she spearheads Caltrain's Corridor Crossings
Strategy. She is crafting a comprehensive approach
to grade separations along the Caltrain corridor
with collaboration of 21 jurisdictions, regional
transit agencies and stakeholders. These efforts
are poised to facilitate the implementation of
grade separation projects that enhance mobility
and connectivity in the region.
Gibson's commitment to fostering equitable
engagement is a central pillar of her approach.
She brings together stakeholders, leveraging her
relational skills to identify innovative transit solutions.
This is evident in her involvement with projects
like the Oklahoma City EMBARK Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Alternatives Analysis, which saw her
facilitating collaborative efforts to assess existing
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Being able to talk to people,
stand next to them and listen
was enough to connect
with a community. "
job openings and events of interest to those in the
planning profession in the Washington, D.C., area.
In Texas, Germano is currently serving as task
lead for Houston Metro's organizational assessment,
for which he is evaluating the agency's current
state to provide recommendations to improve
its efficiency and align operations with the agency's
mission, vision and goals. 
His experience with corridor studies goes beyond
the U.S., as he has experience planning corridors
in Brazil and has managed the largest online database
of priority bus corridors, which under his
management, was listed as a top planning website
by Planetizen.
In Germano's five years with Foursquare ITP,
he has been promoted twice.
Fast Fact: Germano is a Brazilian who doesn't
like soccer but works in transit thanks to the
World Cup.
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It is important as a leader
to cultivate a culture of
curiosity and courage.
transit conditions and develop community-centric
BRT corridors. Through meticulous coordination
of public involvement efforts, meetings, surveys and
studies, Gibson and her team created data-driven
BRT alternatives that cater to diverse public needs.
Gibson's involvement in transportation associations
further underscores her commitment to
transit solutions for communities. She has served
a five-year tenure on the National Steering Committee
at Rail-Volution (now Mpact) and was a part
of planning and presenting at the annual Transit
and Community Development Conference. Additionally,
her active participation in the American
Public Transportation Association showcases her
dedication to advocating for modernized mobility
to cultivate thriving communities. Gibson's ability
to foster collaboration and secure buy-in from a
diverse range of stakeholders has consistently yielded
successful outcomes that exceed expectations.
Fast Fact: Gibson reports having a lot of fun
when she played the Grinch for NCTD's Coaster
Holiday Express Train.
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