Applying advanced modeling and analytics to inform planning and strategy, helping organizations make critical decisions with confidence.

White River Junction, VT
Joined May 2013
APA MD 2026 is underway in Ellicott City! RSG's Stuart Sirota is there today. From travel surveys and modeling for the Washington region to freight and scenario planning with BMC and MDOT SHA, our DMV roots run deep. Say hello! #APAMaryland #PlanningAtTheSpeedOfChange
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Heading to Sandy, UT, for the 2026 Utah Transportation Conference (Oct. 27-29)? So is RSG's Stephen Lawe!🚦 He'll join UDOT's Planning Division to discuss how agencies are using modeling to plan for an uncertain future. More details soon. #UTC2026 #TransportationPlanning
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We’re hiring an HR Director! Help guide our growing, employee-owned firm through people strategies that align with our values and foster collaboration. Apply now: rsg.hrmdirect.com/employment…
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The Indiana MPO & IARC Conference is two weeks away! RSG is proud to sponsor at the Silver level. RSG’s Robert Wertman will present on building credible travel demand models and why consistency matters for smaller agencies. Stop by our booth to connect with our team!
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Did you know that controlling noise from battery energy storage systems involves more than sound barriers? Equipment placement, setbacks, and cooling system orientation all matter. RSG helps developers plan ahead to minimize community noise impacts. #RSGDidYouKnow #EnergyStorage
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Heading to the PTV User Group Meeting? RSG’s Robert Wertman and Joel Freedman will share how we're helping DOTs and MPOs in Alaska and Oregon build more consistent, efficient transportation modeling frameworks. Attending? Let’s connect! #TransportationModeling #PTVUGM
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APTA TRANSform & EXPO brought Lydia Rainville to Chicago this week, so she stopped by our office! She caught up with Ricky Zapata, Claire Goldhammer, Glenn Bush, Claire Guyer, and Sarah Beck to talk transit, swap conference takeaways, and spend some face time with the team.
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RSG is proud to sponsor the ACE NY Fall Conference for the second year in a row at the Megawatt level! Stop by our table to meet our team and learn about our acoustics and renewable energy work in New York and beyond! 📅 October 21-22, 2026 📍 Albany Capital Center
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Megan Kelly knows a thing or two about market research. In our latest Q&A: why better research starts with actionable questions, what agencies can learn from nonriders, why airport ground access matters, and what's next with AAM. rsginc.com/blog/qa-with-mega…
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We're excited to welcome Jonah Warner, Analyst to RSG! Jonah brings a strong technical foundation, vast knowledge of data analysis, signal processing, and an interest in translating complex data into meaningful insights. Welcome to RSG, Jonah!
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APTA TRANSform & Expo is almost here! RSG’s Lydia Rainville will be attending to connect with industry leaders to share ideas and talk about the future. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect and talk emerging technologies and innovative approaches shaping transportation.
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Meet Lydia Rainville, Market Leader at RSG! In this month’s Employee Owner Highlight, she shares her thoughts on research, technology, and better transportation experiences.
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ICYMI: RSG partnered with Metro Transit to identify wayfinding challenges at West Bank Station. Using rider research and real-world observations, we developed recommendations for clearer signage, better maps, and more accessible navigation. Learn more: rsginc.com/case-studies/west…
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Did you know ridership growth can mask differences in the transit experience? A 2023 San Diego on-board survey found new riders accounted for 33.7% of weighted linked trips. Looking beyond totals shows how groups experience transit and inform acquisition and retention.
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RSG's Hugo Rost presented his poster on battery energy storage systems and noise at @USCleanPower's RECHARGE event this week! 🔋Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
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We’re thrilled to welcome Emily Havener to RSG as a full-time member of our Market Research team! After joining RSG as an intern, Emily brings valuable experience and knowledge into their new role. Welcome to the team, Emily! rsginc.com/about-rsg/team/em…
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One week out from @Assoc_MPOs AMPO 2026, we’re still reflecting on the great conversation and connections made in Sacramento! Special shoutout to RSG’s Youme Yai, whose presentation with our partners @SCAGnews drew a crowd. Thanks everyone for making it a memorable conference.
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RSG is growing, and we’re looking for talented, thoughtful people to bring new perspectives to the work we do! If you’re interested in new challenges, collaborating with experienced colleagues, and making a real-world impact, check our current openings: rsginc.com/about-rsg/careers…
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TOMORROW: RSG’s Hugo Rost will be at the ACP Recharge: Energy Storage Conference discussing Planning for Energy Storage System Noise Ordinances and Permit Requirement: Sound Siting and Design Goals. 🕐 5:15–6:15 p.m. MT 📍 Exhibit Hall 1 🎤 Posters & Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
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We’re pleased to welcome Senior Modeling Analyst Tianyi Wei to RSG! Tianyi has experience in travel demand modeling, model validation, and workflow automation to improve performance and inform planning and investment decisions. Learn more: rsginc.com/about-rsg/team/ti…
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