RSG Senior Consultant Robert Wertman, AICP, PTP will co-present during the Future INsight 2024 Indiana MPO + IARC Conference on October 16, 2024.

Robert will be sharing information on our team's work conducting a regional travel model update and regional long-range transportation plan update simultaneously for better planning and modeling integration using tools such as VisionEval. RSG is a proud Bronze sponsor of this event.

Who? Robert Wertman, Senior Consultant (RSG)

What? Robert will be presenting during a session titled “Metropolitan Transportation Plan Tools”

Where and When? 2024 Indiana MPO + IARC Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. ET.

RSG Managing Consultant Jonathan Slason will lead a presentation on Burlington's 2030 District's PTP program during the Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA) 2024 Transportation Summit on October 15, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Burlington 2030 District and Property Transportation Plans,” will discuss the Burlington 2030 District’s goal of reducing transportation emissions by 50% by 2030. Burlington is the home of one of the nation’s twenty 2030 Districts. The Burlington 2030 District is a private/public partnership working to reduce building energy consumption, water usage, and transportation emissions by 50% by 2030. Jonathan will share how RSG developed a customized survey to analyze and reduce transportation emissions for employees working in member buildings. This initiative provides detailed insights into annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and offers strategies for supporting sustainable travel behavior changes.

Who? Jonathan Slason, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “Burlington 2030 District and Property Transportation Plans”

Where and When? CATMA 2024 Transportation Summit Transportation Summit in Burlington, Vermont, on Tuesday, October 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET.

RSG Senior Consultant Andrew Rohne will present during the Indiana Transportation Applications Group (ITAG) Meeting on August 21, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Development of a Truck and Light Commercial Vehicle Model in Indianapolis,” will explore the development of a commercial vehicle model for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) using passively collected data. This model offers valuable insights into commercial vehicle movements within Indianapolis, aiding in more accurate transportation planning and decision-making.

Who? Andrew Rohne, Senior Consultant (RSG)

What? “Development of a Truck and Light Commercial Vehicle Model in Indianapolis”

Where and When? ITAG Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET.

Shawn McCloskey joins RSG as a Managing Consultant and brings over 15 years of expertise in travel behavior research. Shawn has managed several large-scale household travel surveys, including regional, statewide, and national projects.

“Solving complex problems through the application of innovative survey methodologies has been a focus throughout my career,” said Shawn. “I’m excited to continue that work at RSG and help build upon our reputation for conducting high-quality research and delivering exceptional client solutions.”

Shawn's ability to deliver innovations in the design and implementation of survey methodologies will help us continue to ensure that the data collected meet clients' modeling and forecasting needs, enhancing the quality and accuracy of transportation planning.

RSG Senior Analyst Emma Butterfield coauthored a paper she will present during the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Summer Meeting of the Noise and Vibration Committee (“2024 AEP80 Summer Meeting”) from July 14-17, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Traffic Noise Modeling of Short Safety Barriers in Maryland,” provides an overview of modeling methods for calculating the noise reduction ability of short barriers in Maryland. While commonly constructed for safety, short barriers have been shown to reduce traffic noise in studies conducted by several state departments of transportation. This presentation extends the prior research to include additional sites measured throughout Maryland.

Who? Emma Butterfield, Senior Analyst (RSG)

What? “Traffic Noise Modeling of Short Safety Barriers in Maryland”

Where and When? TRB's AEP80 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, July 15 from 10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.

Matthew Ciborowski has joined RSG as Vice President of Planning and Model Applications. He brings over 15 years of experience delivering excellent project outcomes as an accomplished urban planner, transportation expert, thought leader, and project manager.

Throughout his career, Matt has balanced the interface between technical planning and political reality, having managed several multi-million-dollar planning studies, research initiatives, capital investments, and public-private partnership (P3) efforts. He has guided clients through alternatives analysis, service planning, data analysis, master planning, and economic development projects.

“RSG is in a unique position to deliver in ways that are uncommon in our industry—linking data analysis, modeling, and planning to create compelling outcomes for communities and clients,” said Matt. “I’m delighted and grateful to join such an exciting organization where I can continue to contribute to the practice of analytical planning and deliver exceptional projects.”

Matt's experience addressing varied mobility needs in response to changing demands and circumstances will help RSG continue to advance the state of the practice for our clients and communities.

RSG Principal Ken Kaliski coauthored a paper that he will present during NOISE-CON 2024 from June 10-12, 2024.

The presentation, titled “Times to Stabilize Sound Metrics in Rural Areas – How Long Should You Monitor?”, will explore how day-to-day rural sound levels can vary significantly over time compared to urban areas. Their findings on the stabilization of various sound level metrics will reveal optimal monitoring durations to capture statistically stable sample recommendations. Another paper that Ken coauthored, “A Collaborative Approach to Low-Frequency Noise Mitigation,” will also be presented by his coauthor during NOISE-CON 2024.

Who? Ken Kaliski, Principal (RSG)

What? “Times to Stabilize Sound Metrics in Rural Areas – How Long Should You Monitor?”

Where and When? NOISE-CON 2024 on Monday, June 10 from 2:50 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. CT.

After 35 years at RSG, and 12 years as CEO, Stephen Lawe has transitioned away from company leadership to a Principal role where he will focus on thought leadership, work with clients to bring about transformative change, and continue to mentor the next generation of leaders.

“For the past 12 years, Stephen has led RSG through several periods of great change in our industry,” said Thomas Adler, RSG’s co-founder and current President Emeritus. “We appreciate Stephen’s contributions to RSG’s many successes during his tenure as CEO and are glad that he will continue to help us shape a successful future for RSG and guide us in his role as Principal.”

Stephen Lawe reflected positively on his time as CEO: “I'm forever grateful to have had the opportunity to lend my decades of experience to helping RSG navigate some of the most innovative and personally rewarding years in our nearly 38-year history,” said Stephen Lawe. “I am proud of the work we have accomplished together in helping to advance the state-of-the-practice for our clients, and I couldn't be more excited to continue contributing to RSG's work in my new role as Principal.”

RSG’s Board of Directors appointed Tim Young as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) during their May 2024 meeting. Tim Young will continue to serve as RSG's Chief Technology Officer during his appointment as Interim CEO while RSG's Board of Directors initiates a comprehensive search to select RSG's next CEO.

“I’m excited to help lead RSG toward this next chapter as we continue to grow and innovate,” said Tim Young. “RSG’s shared values and goals will continue to guide us, and I look forward to helping us continue to deliver unmatched research and analytics to our clients.”

Tim Young joined RSG in March of 2010. Since then, he has led several cross-company initiatives related to RSG’s technology vision, strategies, business alignment, and growth. Before joining RSG, Tim was Vice President of Information Technology at Bright Horizons Family Solutions and has held other technology executive positions. He is a member of The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

RSG's Market Leader Mark Fowler and IT Manager Monica Tuckerman will deliver a presentation during the 22nd Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference on May 31, 2024.

Their presentation, “Our ESOP Journey,” will be part of a full-day session titled “An Introduction to Employee Ownership” that will gather individuals from across the employee ownership community. Their presentation will explain how an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) works, provide insight into how RSG became an ESOP, and explore how becoming an ESOP can improve workplace culture.

Who? Mark Fowler, Market Leader (RSG) and Monica Tuckerman, IT Manager (RSG)

What? “An Introduction to Employee Ownership: Our ESOP Journey”

Where and When? 22nd Annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, May 31 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.

RSG Managing Consultant Jonathan Slason will co-present during the 2024 AMPO Planning Tools & Training Symposium on May 7, 2024.

The presentation, titled “How VisionEval and ActivitySim Complement Each Other to Answer a Variety of Planning Questions,” will discuss how VisionEval and ActivitySim provide similar but unique perspectives for metropolitan planning organizations. The presentation will discuss how both tools have been used in concert to guide and inform agencies' long-range plans. Jonathan will co-present with Guy Rousseau from the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Who? Jonathan Slason, Managing Consultant (RSG)

What? “How VisionEval and ActivitySim Complement Each Other to Answer a Variety of Planning Questions”

Where and When? 2024 AMPO Planning Tools & Training Symposium on Tuesday, May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET.