Jeff Frkonja is a transportation analytics expert with more than two decades of experience in long-range transportation planning, travel forecasting, land-use modeling, benefit-cost analysis, climate and GHG/VMT-reduction planning, and resiliency planning. At RSG, he leads projects that blend insights from historical data with future forecasts to help clients make informed planning and investment decisions. Jeff is also experienced in team management, stakeholder engagement, and delivering large, complex projects using both traditional and Agile project management approaches.
Before joining RSG, Jeff served as Research Center Director at Oregon Metro, where he led analytics efforts supporting regional land use and transportation planning, equity policy development, and best practices in data sharing and management. He also managed the Model and Data Applications Group at the Puget Sound Regional Council and worked as a modeling specialist at the Federal Highway Administration, experience that deepens his ability to guide data-driven policy and investment strategies.
Based in Oregon, Jeff is passionate about active transportation and has led research into demand forecasting for walking and bicycling. He enjoys cycling and experiencing the performing arts, a field in which he once worked as a professional adviser.
Career Highlights
- Past governor-appointed member and chair, Oregon Geographic Information Council
- Past member and chair, Oregon Model Steering Committee
- Past Member, Seattle Bicycle Advisory Committee
- Past Member, TRB Bicycle and Pedestrian Data Subcommittee
Education
- MPA, Public Administration with Urban Planning focus, University of Washington
- BS, Engineering, Virginia Tech
