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Washington, D.C. Luncheon The Economic Impacts of Transit Infrastructure on Regional Economies

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Washington, D.C. Luncheon The Economic Impacts of Transit Infrastructure on Regional Economies

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Public transit systems contribute directly to the health of our economy at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Transit infrastructure provides a commuting alternative for the workforce and produces a wide array of critical economic, social, and environmental impacts. Planners need to analyze how potential transit projects shape regional economies, influence labor markets, impact different demographic groups, and affect emissions of a variety of pollutants.

We will be hosting our upcoming Washington, D.C. policy luncheon, “The Economic Impacts of Transit Infrastructure on Regional Economies,” on Thursday, September 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Metro Center.

This presentation will feature guest speaker Federico Garcia, Ph.D., Managing Director at KPMG. His presentation will provide a detailed overview of the economic, equitable, and environmental effects of transit investments using the REMI regional input-output model.

This discussion will explore issues such as:

  • How do transit projects shape regional economies, influence labor markets, impact the environment, and affect different demographic groups?
  • What are the economic, social, and environmental impacts of transit investments?
  • How can Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs), Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and other agencies leverage federal funding to spur economic recovery and growth?



    • REMI luncheons are held at the Metro Center, 700 12th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington D.C. 20005.

    *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*

    AGENDA

    Thursday, September 30, 2021


    11:00 am - 11:15 am

    Welcome and Introduction

    11:15 am - 12:30 pm

    The Economic Impacts of Transit Projects on Regional Economies
    Federico Garcia, Ph.D., Managing Director, KPMG
    Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D., Vice President of Economics & Consulting, REMI

    12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

    Lunch
    For your convenience, lunch is provided free of charge

    1:00 pm

    Adjourn


    *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*

    SPEAKERS

    • Federico Garcia, Ph.D.

      Managing Director, KPMG

      Dr. Federico Garcia is a Managing Director at KPMG. He has provided economic consulting to government agencies and the private sector. He has led projects for agencies in the U.S. Department of Transportation and several states. Federico has a Ph.D. in economics.

    • Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D.

      Vice President of Economics & Consulting, REMI

      Dr. Peter Evangelakis is Vice President of Economics & Consulting at REMI. Since joining REMI in September 2017, he has managed REMI’s team of economists, contributed to economic modeling software development, served as Principal Investigator on numerous projects, presented multiple presentations, and leads REMI’s consulting practice from our Washington, D.C. office. Dr. Evangelakis holds Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in Economics from University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Swarthmore College.

    • Alice Yu, Ph.D.

      Manager, KPMG

      Dr. Alice Yu is a Manager in the Economic and Statistical Consulting practice of KPMG, where she serves client in both public and commercial sectors. Alice earned her Ph.D. in Economics and specializes in data analytics and economic impact analyses.

    • Andrew Komendantov

      Senior Associate, KPMG

      Andrew Komendantov is a at KPMG with a background in economic impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and econometrics. He has applied economic analysis methods to numerous projects in the transportation infrastructure sector. Andrew has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from George Mason University and a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from Georgetown University.

    • Haozheyi Guan

      Economic Analyst , REMI

      Haozheyi Guan is an Economic Analyst at REMI. She has worked on several economic research and data analysis projects. Haozheyi holds a Master degree from Johns Hopkins University and specializes in Economics.

    VENUE

    Metro Offices

    Metro Center
    700 12th Street NW
    Suite 700
    Washington, D.C. 20005
    Parking $15

    *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT*

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