Year: 2025

TRB National Conference on Tools of the Trade

06-16-2025

RSG managing consultants Jonathan Slason and Kevin Johnson will present at the TRB National Conference on Tools of the Trade, held from June 23–25, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jonathan and Kevin will co-lead a workshop titled “When Can VisionEval Substitute for Travel Models?” This hands-on session will guide participants through the application of the VisionEval strategic travel model in the context of long-range transportation planning.

Kevin will also present a session titled “Data-Driven Solutions for Understanding Travel Behavior in the Lake Tahoe Region.” This presentation will explore the integration of big data and detailed nonmotorized network modeling to refine the understanding of visitor travel patterns.

Who? Jonathan Slason, Managing Consultant (RSG), and Kevin Johnson, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? One workshop and one presentation session: “When Can VisionEval Substitute for Travel Models?” and “Data-Driven Solutions for Understanding Travel Behavior in the Lake Tahoe Region.”

Where and When? TRB National Conference on Tools of the Trade at The Clyde Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jonathan Slason and Kevin Johnson’s co-led workshop will be on Monday, June 23, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. MT. Kevin Johnson’s presentation session will be on Tuesday, June 24, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. MT.

The TRB National Conference on Tools of the Trade focuses on multimodal transportation planning for smaller communities and public lands. Through workshops, technical sessions, and networking, the event highlights practical tools and strategies related to decision-making, agency coordination, emerging mobility, and support for vulnerable road users.

TRB Webinar: Changing Trends in Urban Rail Ridership—Evaluation and Response

06-10-2025

RSG Modeling Analyst Matthew Hui will moderate the question-and-answer portion of a Transportation Research Board (TRB) webinar titled “Changing Trends in Urban Rail Ridership—Evaluation and Response.”

The webinar will cover strategies for strengthening ridership resilience, adapting to new travel behaviors, and implementing effective fare policy responses. It will bring together perspectives from academia, a transit agency, and a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to bridge research and practice. Attendees will gain practical insights on meeting diverse travel needs, attracting new riders, and enhancing long-term system viability and resilience.

This webinar requires preregistration to attend. Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, tribal government employees, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Registration is $100 for all other attendees.

Who? Matthew Hui, Modeling Analyst (RSG)

What? “Changing Trends in Urban Rail Ridership—Evaluation and Response”

Where and When? TRB webinar on Monday, June 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.

NOISE-CON 2025

06-02-2025

RSG Senior Analyst Emma Butterfield, Consultant Ryan Haac, and Analyst Hugo Rost will present at NOISE-CON 2025 in Stowe, Vermont, from June 9-11, 2025.

Emma Butterfield will share insights during her session, “Evaluation of Sound Emitted from a Solar Energy Facility Equipment Pad,” which investigates tonal sound emissions from equipment such as transformers and inverters in commercial-scale solar projects. Emma will also chair a session on Tuesday, June 10.

Ryan Haac is co-presenting a session titled “Identification of Metrics to Assess Community Response to Leisure Sounds,” exploring how existing noise ordinances often fall short in addressing community concerns about sounds from leisure activities and proposing improved metrics for assessing community acceptance. Ryan will also chair a session on Monday, June 9.

Hugo Rost will present “Review of Airship Noise Observations and Literature,” a review of historical and contemporary research on airship noise emissions, identifying data gaps and opportunities for future research to support the responsible development of airship platforms.

RSG’s Ken Kaliski is also serving as a conference chair of NOISE-CON 2025, helping shape the event’s programming and ensuring a rich experience for all attendees.

Who? Emma Butterfield, Senior Analyst (RSG), Ryan Haac, Consultant (RSG), and Hugo Rost, Analyst (RSG)

What? Three technical sessions: “Evaluation of Sound Emitted from a Solar Energy Facility Equipment Pad,” “Identification of Metrics to Assess Community Response to Leisure Sounds,” and “Review of Airship Noise Observations and Literature.”

Where and When? NOISE-CON 2025 at the Lodge at Spruce Peak, Stowe, Vermont. Emma's session will be on Monday, June 9 from 10:15 to 10:35  a.m. ET. Ryan's session will be on Tuesday, June 10 from 9:00 to 9:20 a.m. ET. Hugo's session will be on Wednesday, June 11 from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. ET.

About NOISE-CON 2025: NOISE-CON 2025 is the premier conference for professionals and students in noise control and acoustics. This year’s event offers three days of educational programming and networking opportunities focused on the harmony between acoustics and the natural world. RSG is a proud sponsor of this year's Sunday Student Symposium.

Connecticut Governor’s Workforce Council: Quarterly Meeting

05-23-2025

RSG Consultant Justin Curtis will present at the Connecticut Governor's Workforce Council (GWC) Quarterly Meeting, scheduled for June 5, 2025.

His presentation will summarize RSG’s ongoing work with the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy, known as the Transportation Pilot Research and Feasibility Study. This project aims to identify and design one to two pilot programs to improve transportation access for workers and their families across Connecticut. The presentation will review RSG’s background research into transportation gaps and outline two proposed pilot concepts: a car purchase and repair assistance program, and a mobility wallet program.

Who: Justin Curtis, Consultant, RSG

What: Presentation on RSG's Transportation Pilot Research and Feasibility Study

Where and When: Justin will be presenting during the GWC Quarterly Virtual Meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

TPB Travel Forecasting Subcommittee: Status Report

05-15-2025

RSG Principal Joel Freedman will speak at the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) Travel Forecasting Subcommittee meeting, hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG), on May 16, 2025.

His presentation, titled “COG/TPB GEN3 Travel Model: Status Report,” will provide an update on the calibration and validation of the Gen3 Travel Model. Joel will discuss the motivation behind the recalibration effort and walk through the model’s calibration and validation results, highlighting key performance metrics and improvements.

The Gen3 Travel Model supports long-range regional transportation planning efforts and helps ensure the model's outputs accurately reflect observed travel patterns in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

Who? Joel Freedman, Principal (RSG)

What? COG/TPB GEN3 Travel Model: Status Report

Where and When? Joel will present virtually during the TPB Travel Forecasting Subcommittee meeting on Friday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. Joel will deliver his presentation starting at 10:05 a.m. ET.

188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

05-12-2025

RSG Principal Ken Kaliski will chair a session and present at the 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) from May 18-23, 2025.

The presentation, titled “Updating ISO 1996-1: Standardizing on the Community Tolerance Level for evaluating long-term noise annoyance,” highlights efforts to refine how long-term noise annoyance is assessed. As part of an ongoing ISO revision, the Community Tolerance Level (CTL) is being considered as a more consistent way to compare noise impacts across communities. The talk will also address when other approaches may be more appropriate. His presentation is part of the session he is chairing, titled “Exposure Response and Community Tolerance Level.”

Who? Ken Kaliski, Principal (RSG)

What? “Updating ISO 1996-1: Standardizing on the Community Tolerance Level for evaluating long-term noise annoyance”

Where and When? 188th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), New Orleans, Louisiana, on Thursday, May 22, from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET

AAPOR Annual Conference

05-06-2025

RSG Senior Consultant Ashley Asmus and RSG Data Scientist Nick Fournier will present a poster at the 2025 American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Annual Conference, taking place May 14-16 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Their poster, titled “A Tale of Two Weights: Re-Weighting the Twin Cities' 2019–2023 Recurrent Household Travel Survey,” highlights innovative methods for adapting survey weights over time to reflect changing population dynamics and travel behavior. This research contributes to best practices in longitudinal survey analysis and supports improved decision-making in transportation planning through more precise insights into evolving travel trends.

Who? Ashley Asmus, Senior Consultant (RSG), and Nick Fournier, Data Scientist (RSG)

What? “A Tale of Two Weights: Re-Weighting the Twin Cities' 2019–2023 Recurrent Household Travel Survey”

Where and When? AAPOR Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, Poster Session III — Friday, May 16, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT

OMUG Meeting: VisionEval Applications

04-21-2025

RSG Managing Consultant Jonathan Slason will speak at the Oregon Modeling Users Group (OMUG) Meeting on VisionEval Applications, scheduled for May 2, 2025.

His presentation, titled “Looking Ahead: The Big Picture for VisionEval,” will highlight VisionEval's capabilities in analyzing a broad range of performance metrics, including travel behavior and vehicle miles traveled. Jonathan will discuss how VisionEval's vehicle choice module aids in estimating fuel consumption and emissions, alongside evaluating co-benefits related to public health and safety enhancements.

RSG used VisionEval as a key part of the analysis process in developing the Oregon Transportation Plan, which helps guide investment decisions that support the movement of people and goods across the state as far out as 2050.

Who? Jonathan Slason, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “Looking Ahead: The Big Picture for VisionEval”

Where and When? Jonathan will be co-presenting virtually during the OMUG Meeting on Friday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT. Jon will deliver his presentation starting at 10:35 a.m. PT.

Geotab Connect 2025

02-12-2025

RSG is excited to join industry experts, technology leaders, and like-minded peers at the Geotab Connect conference in Orlando, Florida, from February 25 to February 27, 2025.

RSG Managing Consultant Kevin Johnson will join a panel to share his perspective on our team's use of Geotab data to deliver deeper insights. The panel discussion will explore how shutdowns and bridge maintenance projects impact regional traffic and supply chain efficiency. Using real-world examples, Kevin and fellow panelists will describe how transportation data reveals key differences between pre-closure and mid-closure traffic trends. These mobility data analytics insights can help organizations develop better mitigation strategies and maintain economic stability.

Who? Kevin Johnson, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “Bridging The Data Gap – What Economic Impacts do Bridge Construction and Closures Have on Your City and State?”

Where and When? Kevin will be presenting virtually during Geotab Connect on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET.