Modeling & Analytics

Advanced modeling and analytics comprise the core of RSG’s work and the value we bring to our clients. We have built a national reputation as a thought leader in developing and applying advanced modeling and analytical techniques to help our clients understand and predict complex human behavior and systems dynamics.

Long Distance Passenger Travel Demand Modeling Framework

RSG led a team of academics (from University of Texas at Austin, Arizona State University, Auburn University, and University of Leeds) to develop a

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Quantitative Approaches for Project Prioritization: A Puget Sound Case Study

Transportation projects in major metropolitan regions can vary widely in the types of benefits they provide and in the scales of those benefits. Travel

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Ohio Medium/Small MPO Model Update

The Ohio Medium/Small MPO Model System (OMS) was developed 10 years ago to provide a standard enhanced four step modeling framework for eight of

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HELPViz: Integrated CommunityViz – Land-use Model

RSG designed and implemented a new, two-level approach to land-use forecasting that integrates econometric land-use modeling techniques—implemented in TransCAD—with CommunityViz’s GIS/3D visualization functionality and

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Tour-based and Supply Chain Modeling for Freight

Despite recent advances in freight and commercial vehicle modeling, the current state of the practice methods are not adequate to address the increasingly complex

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Characteristics of Premium Transit Services That Affect Mode Choice

The purpose of this research for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) was to describe the most important factors that differentiate premium transit services from

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Model Improvement Program – Freight Forecasting

RSG developed valley-wide and county-level goods movement model improvements for the eight San Joaquin Valley county agencies as part of the San Joaquin Valley

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Utah Statewide Travel Study

RSG designed and implemented a statewide household travel diary study for the six major planning agencies across Utah. The work included a one-day travel

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Housing Choice Voucher Admin Fee Study

In partnership with Abt Associates, RSG completed a multi-year research effort for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development

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Segmentation Resulting in a New Business Model

RSG’s client faced a declining market position in a mature industry due to considerable competition from both a dominant industry leader and emerging challengers.

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Forecasting Long-term Vehicle Demand

A major auto components manufacturer wanted to improve their long-term vehicle demand forecasting to inform strategic planning decisions. The client also wanted to be

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International Vehicle Choice Segmentation for New Market Entry

A major auto components manufacturer wanted to introduce a successful product from one geographic market into another where it was a relative unknown. They

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