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Insights draw connections and consider impacts through the lens of industry trends and conditions. They turn data into direction. We’re always considering how the behaviors of people and the systems around them are evolving and how to use these findings to shape a more successful future for the world around us.
Blog posts supply careful consideration of industry trends and conditions.
Data-Driven Transportation Planning: Navigating Uncertainty Today and Tomorrow
People’s travel choices and behaviors are shifting, introducing profound uncertainty for transportation agencies. Real-world data reveal new norms, such as flattened peak travel times and persistent telecommuting, signaling fundamental changes in how, when, and why…
Q&A with Isaac Old
Acoustics has long been a data-intensive science, often limited by the complexity and volume of data required to yield meaningful insights. However, modern technological breakthroughs have simplified this complexity, enabling consultants to tackle previously challenging…
The Resurgence of Data-Driven Models
The pandemic reshaped how and when people travel, challenging long-standing assumptions in travel demand modeling. For example, more flexible, dispersed travel throughout the day has replaced traditional commute patterns. At the same time, transit agencies…
White papers help clients make decisions through data and in-depth analysis of industry topics.
Strategies for Integrating Health Outcomes
into the Transportation Planning Process
The US Transportation system has a role to play in human health. Learn how agencies are developing new tools and methods to improve outcomes. Read more »
ActivitySim
An Advanced Activity-Based Travel Demand Model Built by and for Users
Activity-based models can answer today’s complex transportation planning questions. But only ActivitySim offers access to a growing community of expert users—and so much more. Read more »
Three Considerations Around Drone Noise and Strategies for Mitigation
The path ahead for drones looks more promising than ever. But as drones take off, noise remains an unresolved issue despite research confirming the sound from their operations is uniquely annoying. Read more »
Forecasting Tools in a Time of Disruption and Uncertainty
Evaluating complex systems to forecast future conditions has never been simple, but disruptive technological changes and outside shocks to the system (like the COVID-19 pandemic) have further challenged practitioners. Strategic models can help. Read more »
Case studies demonstrate deep expertise and a commitment to solving complex problems.
West Bank Wayfinding Study
RSG worked with Metro Transit to understand how riders navigate to and within stations and address areas of confusion.
Impact of Teleworking on the Transportation System
RSG worked with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to understand teleworking’s impact on the state’s transportation system.
ABM3 Model Development
RSG worked with the San Diego Association of Governments to develop their next-generation activity-based model, ABM3.