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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.
RSG Blog Posts
Q&A with Joel Freedman
Travel model development involves creating sophisticated simulations of transportation systems to predict travel patterns and behaviors. These simulations enable planners and policymakers to make informed decisions that enhance communities’ mobility and improve outcomes. RSG’s experts…
Creating a Quieter World: How Noise Control Engineering Improves Community Outcomes
Our world is noisy—from lawnmowers, cars, and other anthropogenic sounds in rural areas to the train, plane, and traffic noise in urban environments. But even if you’ve grown accustomed to hearing the cacophony of city…
From Data to Development: How FTA’s STOPS Delivers Simplified Transit Forecasting
The Simplified Trips-on-Project Software (STOPS) is a streamlined implementation of a 4-step travel model that generates forecasts to support grant applications for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) New Starts and Small Starts programs. STOPS makes…
RSG White Papers
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 »
RSG Case Studies
Modeling That Shaped a City’s Master Plan
RSG developed the SeaCast model for SeaTac, supplying performance metrics and insights that informed the award-winning Envision SeaTac 2044.
Data Collection That Moved Park City Forward
RSG deployed rMove® in Park City, Utah, to inform their long-range transportation plan with detailed, locally grounded travel behavior data.
West Bank Wayfinding Study
RSG worked with Metro Transit to understand how riders navigate to and within stations and address areas of confusion.
RSG Webinars
How Qualitative Research Advances Travel Insights
RSG's experts and one of the largest transit providers in the United States discussed approaches to using qualitative research to uncover customer insights. Watch »
Quantifying the Measures that Matter
RSG's experts and a community of VisionEval users guided attendees through the unique attributes and practical planning applications of this important tool. Watch »