The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) has released a beta version of its Generation-3 (Gen3) ActivitySim travel demand model, marking a key step toward adopting an activity-based modeling framework for the National Capital Region.

Developed in partnership with a consulting team led by RSG, the Gen3 model uses the open-source ActivitySim software to simulate tours of travel rather than individual trips. This approach enables more realistic representation of household travel patterns and supports policy analyses involving telecommuting, pricing, and vehicle type choice.

The RSG team was led by Project Manager Joel Freedman. The team also included Matt Landis, David Hensle, and Ali Etezady, who played key roles in population synthesis, software oversight, and model implementation. The beta release completes the third phase of MWCOG’s Gen3 development. The model will undergo usability testing ahead of the production version’s expected release in spring 2026.

Learn more or request access to the beta model through MWCOG’s data request portal.

RSG's Charlie Phippen and Stephen Lawe will attend the 2025 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Annual Meeting, taking place November 17-20 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

As a Silver Sponsor, RSG is proud to support this premier event and to engage with transportation professionals nationwide in advancing safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility systems.

Who? Charlie Phippen (RSG) and Stephen Lawe (RSG)

What? Attendance and Silver Sponsorship at the 2025 AASHTO Annual Meeting

Where/When? Salt Lake City, Utah | The Grand America Hotel | November 17-20, 2025

About the 2025 AASHTO Annual Meeting: The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) convenes state departments of transportation, federal agencies, and industry partners to collaborate on national transportation policy and infrastructure planning.

RSG team members will share their insights and success stories at Deltek ProjectCon 2025, highlighting how RSGers use Deltek Vantagepoint to drive adoption, collaboration, and project performance.

Who? Michie Blevins and Kathleen Aman of RSG

What? Presenting two sessions on improving Vantagepoint adoption and strengthening cross-team collaboration.

Where/When? Deltek ProjectCon 2025 |Gaylord Rockies, Denver, Colorado | November 10-12, 2025

• From Frustration to Fluency
  Michie Blevins | Tuesday, November 11 | 4:20-5:10 p.m. MST
  How engaging project managers led to better adoption, stronger engagement, and cleaner data.
• Blaze the Trail Together
  Michie Blevins & Kathleen Aman | Wednesday, November 12 | 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. MST
  How Finance and BD/Marketing aligned around shared data to improve collaboration.

About Deltek ProjectCon: Deltek ProjectCon is the premier event for Deltek users and project-based firms. The conference offers three days of training, networking, and insights to help organizations maximize the impact of their Deltek solutions.

RSG’s Kevin Johnson will join an upcoming SupplyChainTalk panel discussion hosted by Business Reporter on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

The episode, titled “How Goods Movements Insights Can Deliver Competitive Advantage,” will feature experts exploring how mobility and logistics data can drive smarter business and infrastructure decisions.

Kevin will share how RSG uses mobility data analytics to help organizations uncover underserved areas, identify emerging markets, and optimize supply chain performance. He’ll be joined by panelists from Amazon Web Services and Geotab, with Ana Maria Velica moderating the discussion.

SupplyChainTalk brings together global logistics and technology experts to discuss emerging trends and innovative solutions shaping supply chains of the future.

Who? Kevin Johnson, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? Panel discussion: “How Goods Movements Insights Can Deliver Competitive Advantage”

Where and When? Virtual event hosted by Business Reporter as part of its SupplyChainTalk series. The web series will be on Wednesday, November 12 from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. ET.

Registration: Free and open to the public with advance registration

Watch the Recording:
Did you miss the live session? You can now watch the full panel discussion on demand.

RSG is proud to be a Megawatt sponsor of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY) Fall Conference 2025, taking place October 22–23 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.

Isaac Old and Thomas Breen will be attending and representing RSG throughout the event. They’ll be available to connect with attendees and discuss how RSG’s expertise continues to support New York’s clean energy transition through noise control engineering, environmental analysis, and renewable energy project siting.

RSG’s work in New York spans more than a decade, beginning with support for the state’s first renewable energy projects permitted under Article 10. We helped define the noise and environmental standards that continue to guide project development today. Since then, our team has contributed to more than ten Article 10 and 94-c permit applications across the state. We are now actively supporting projects under Article VIII, New York’s new siting framework for clean energy development.

Planning to attend ACE NY? Stop by our table to learn more about how RSG is helping shape the future of clean energy in New York.

Thomas Breen has joined RSG as Vice President of Growth and Development. He brings over three decades of experience leading technical teams, supporting federal transportation studies, and driving growth across transportation-focused software and services.

Throughout his career, Thomas has combined engineering rigor with business strategy to support innovation in aviation systems, noise monitoring, and operational analytics. He has helped organizations identify new opportunities and deliver client-focused solutions.

“RSG’s ability to generate clear, actionable insights is a major asset to the private sector,” said Thomas. “I’m excited to help grow the firm’s reach and apply our deep expertise to new markets that value data-driven decision-making.”

Thomas’s background in environmental acoustics and analytics, along with his leadership in the public and private sectors, will help RSG strengthen its role as a trusted partner to clients navigating today’s most pressing mobility, environmental, and infrastructure challenges.

RSGers will attend and present at the Modeling Mobility (MoMo) Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from September 14-17, 2025. RSGers will present five technical sessions and workshops covering household VMT and accessibility, VisionEval applications, uncertainty frameworks, O-D evaluation and spatial downscaling, rural/small community models, and performance-based planning. RSG is a proud Gold-level sponsor of this year’s conference.

Sunday, September 14

Stephen Lawe, Principal, will moderate a VisionEval workshop, titled “The role of VisionEval within the transportation modeling toolkit,” during the afternoon on Sunday, September 14 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The workshop will offer attendees a deeper dive into VisionEval’s structure, real-world applications, and planned enhancements.

Bishoy Kelleny, Modeling Consultant, will present “Enhancements to a Risk and Uncertainty Framework to Consider Flexible Work Arrangements and Overnight Visitors” on Sunday, September 14, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. His session will demonstrate a synthetic modeling approach that quantifies forecast uncertainty in travel demand, providing agencies with scalable tools to assess long-term risks.

Monday, September 15

James Sullivan, Senior Modeling Consultant, will contribute to two sessions on Monday, September 15. From 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., he will first present “INRIX O-D Evaluation and Use for Spatial Downscaling of the NextGen O-D,” which explores refined methods for enhancing origin-destination data. Later that day, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., he will moderate the “Rural / Small Community Models” session, focusing on the unique challenges of modeling in smaller and rural communities.

Ashley Asmus, Senior Consultant, will present on Monday, September 15, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. during the session “Modeling Demand from Supply: Household Vehicle Miles Traveled is Explained by Local and Regional Accessibility,” which demonstrates how accessibility measures can explain travel behavior and provide insights for policy and planning decisions.

Tuesday, September 16

Jay Evans, Chief Operating Officer, will moderate the “Performance-Based Metrics and Planning” session on Tuesday, September 16, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. This session will emphasize how performance-based planning strengthens transportation investment decisions by linking strategies to measurable outcomes.

The Modeling Mobility Conference continues the legacy of notable transportation planning and modeling events and serves as the premier forum for professionals working with travel models, transportation data, and quantitative analysis. This year’s event emphasizes advancing analytical support for real-world transportation decisions and fostering a strong professional community through workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities.

RSG is proud to announce that several of our colleagues have been appointed to serve on committees for the Transportation Research Board (TRB), a key forum for advancing transportation research and fostering collaboration.

Jay Evans has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Travel Behavior and Choices (AEP12), Jeremy Wilhelm to the Standing Committee on Travel Data and Methods (AED17), Mario Scott to the Standing Committee on Transportation, Economic Development and Land Use (AEP16), and Matthew Hui to the Standing Committee on Transit System Planning (AP012).

TRB committees are powered by dedicated volunteers who help shape the future of transportation through research, data, and policy guidance. These appointments recognize the expertise, dedication, and leadership that Jay, Jeremy, Mario, and Matthew bring to the field.

Learn more about TRB and its Standing Committees here.

RSG Chief Operating Officer Jay Evans will participate in two events at the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) 2025 International Annual Meeting and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida, from August 10–13, 2025.

Jay will contribute to discussions on transportation data and safety as part of his leadership role within ITE. As Chair of the ITE Data and Analytics Committee, Jay brings deep expertise in the application of advanced analytics to transportation systems.

Who? Jay Evans, Chief Operating Officer (RSG)

What? Two sessions: “ITE Data and Analytics Committee Showcase and Meeting” and ” Concurrent Technical Session: Addressing Data Challenges for Safer Transportation Systems”

Where and When? ITE 2025 Annual Meeting and Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Jay will chair the ITE Data and Analytics Committee Showcase and Meeting on Monday, August 11, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET. He will also be participating in the Concurrent Technical Session on Addressing Data Challenges for Safer Transportation Systems on Tuesday, August 12, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

The ITE Annual Meeting brings together transportation professionals from across North America to explore emerging trends, share research, and advance the field. RSG is proud to support Jay’s continued leadership in helping shape the future of transportation analytics.

A recent article in The Press Democrat (subscription required) highlighted how RSG’s work with the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is helping the region update its understanding of commuting behaviors following the pandemic. The study used advanced data analytics and survey methods to quantify the region’s shifting travel patterns, confirming that remote work, rising living costs, and new mobility preferences have dramatically reshaped how and when people commute in Napa County.

The 2024 Napa Valley Travel Behavior Study Update, commissioned by NVTA and led by RSG, revealed a 12% decline in inter-county commute trips compared to prior years, reflecting fewer residents, fewer local jobs, and more people working from home. Released in 2025, the findings highlight a simultaneous 10% rise in pass-through drivers, or travelers moving through Napa County without stopping. This shift suggests the county is increasingly functioning as a corridor rather than a destination.

“This study gives NVTA a clear, data-backed understanding of how travel in the region has changed, and it provides a roadmap for how to respond,” said Kevin Johnson, RSG's project manager for this work. “It’s a great example of how cutting-edge tools and approaches grounded in mobility data analytics can produce high-value insights that shape long-term planning.”

The findings delivered by RSG have provided NVTA with rich, location-based data that validated anecdotal observations and uncovered trends that would have been costly or difficult to detect using traditional methods. These insights enable NVTA to make more informed transportation investments, improve service delivery, and enhance residents’ quality of life.