Dylan Apelu

Dylan Apelu supports RSG’s transportation planning work with expertise in travel demand modeling, freight analysis, and multimodal systems planning. He contributes to projects that require analytical rigor, community insight, and strategic communication. Dylan is skilled in discrete choice modeling, survey design, and statistical analysis, and he applies tools such as R, ArcGIS, and transportation modeling software to deliver actionable insights and effective solutions.

Before joining RSG, Dylan supported airport design and planning, civil design, and community-led transportation efforts across the Western United States and Hawaii. His prior work included capital improvement planning, corridor design, and public outreach for safety and accessibility improvements. His research has been presented and published on topics including pavement smoothness, Indigenous-led planning frameworks, and equity in transportation systems.

Dylan is passionate about equitable transportation and sustainable community development. He is an Engineer-in-Training and an active member of the American Planning Association, Institute of Transportation Engineers, and Association for Commuter Transportation. Outside of work, Dylan enjoys weightlifting, sports, gaming, and exploring new cuisines through cooking and dining out. He values time with his wife, Noelani, and their three sons, and considers Hawaii a second home.