Initially under contract to provide transportation planning services in a consulting capacity, Philip Pugliese now serves as General Manager of Planning and Grants for the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA).
CARTA System ReDesign
Managing transportation system redesign process. Project site here.
CARTA Multimodal Transportation Center Study Project Lead
Managed the Chattanooga Multimodal Transportation Center Study (MTCS) with the goal to create a new transportation center and gateway for the Chattanooga metropolitan area that provides personal transportation choices, enhances the image and effectiveness of public transportation, and serves as a catalyst for economic development. The MTCS evaluated potential locations for single or multiple transportation center locations and developed conceptual drawings for such locations. As part of this process, the MTCS evaluated existing routes and other opportunities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of public transportation for the region. Supported by $200,000 in federal Surface Transportation Program funds through the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), the MTCS was guided by a steering committee comprised of invested local leaders and employed a rigorous public participation process to engage stakeholders across
the region. The MTCS was a cooperative project engaging the Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency, providing project coordination and staff support; the Benwood Foundation, providing local match funding and marketing outreach; and the City of Chattanooga’s new Transportation Department, providing technical guidance and assistance. Project consultants were CDM Smith and Ann Coulter Consulting. Project Dates: 2013 – 2015.
The final plan documents are available here:
- MTCS FINAL SERVICE ANALYSIS REPORT (154mb)
- MTCS FINAL SITING STUDY (14mb)