Use Case Library

Replica works with state and local government agencies, AEC firms, and enterprise clients across the United States who use our data model to answer pressing questions. See below for our use case library:

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  1. Academic Research
  2. Active Transportation
  3. Economic Development
  4. Electric Vehicles
  5. Environmental / Climate Impact
  6. Equity & Accessibility
  7. Freight
  8. Infrastructure Investments
  9. Link-Level Analysis
  10. Origin-Destination Flows
  11. Pandemic Recovery
  12. Resident & Workforce Profiles
  13. Safety
  14. Scenario Modeling
  15. Strategic Planning
  16. Traffic and Congestion
  17. Transit
  18. Vision Zero
  19. VMT & Emissions

Worker-Transit Impact Study

RideKC wanted to determine how many workers are relying on transit to get to/from work along a heavily trafficked commercial and industrial area where transit routes and sidewalks were incomplete/non-existent. The goal of the study was to determine potential employment turnover due to lack of job access, estimate annual labor needs/losses because of it, and partner with major employers to fund transit improvement and expansion.

Tags: Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Analyzing Weekend vs Weekday Spend by Neighborhood & Industry

El Paso utilizes the combination of Replica’s mobility, spending, and demographic data to understand changing behavior patterns post-COVID, and to support downtown economic development strategies.

Tags: Consumer spend data

EV Action Plan

The Washington State Transportation Electrification Strategy aims to reduce transportation emissions by 57% by 2030, with the majority of the reduction slated to come from electric vehicles. To support this plan, the WA Department of Commerce has incorporated Replica data, along with other data sources, into its EV action roadmap.

Tags: Multimodal, Link-level volumes

Transportation Inequity & Proximity Analysis

The Brookings Institution used Replica data to analyze travel patterns in metropolitan areas, aiming to design neighborhoods and transportation systems that maximize proximity benefits. This analysis helps identify trends in travel patterns.

Read the report here

Tags: Custom Zones, Traveler demographics

Transit Ridership Analysis

New York City Transit (NYCT) is utilizing Replica data to analyze the travel behaviors of New Jersey residents commuting to Manhattan and using the subway system. Replica's data allows NYCT to track individual movements.

Tags: Multimodal, Trip Purposes, Traveler demographics

Statewide NEVI Planning

IDOT integrated Replica with Justice40 and US DOE datasets to evaluate existing and planning EV charging stations relative to the travel patterns of lower-income, minority populations.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Custom ODs, Traveler demographics

Speed Limit Adherence Analysis

The City of El Paso aimed to investigate speed limit adherence on neighborhood roads and arterials. The analysis used Replica's average 'free flow' speeds to visualize neighborhoods based on driving speed patterns.

Tags: Link-level speeds

Bus Network Redesign

The NYS Association of MPOs used Replica data to inform a Shared Cost Initiative for a bus network redesign in Oswego, NY. This work assessed how transit service modifications would impact ridership.

Tags: Multimodal, Custom ODs

Determination of Sales Tax Projections

The City of Topeka analyzed Replica's consumer spending data to help forecast sales tax revenue.

Tags: Consumer spend data

Corridor Study and Transit Connectivity

The Capital District Transportation Council conducted a study of a specific corridor in Brunswick, aiming to understand the share of auto trips that could shift to transit.

Tags: Custom Zones, Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Creating a Regional Profile

Together, Replica and SEPTA used data to create a profile of the service area that included pandemic recovery trends and trip taker characteristics.

Tags: Custom ODs, Pre-Post Pandemic Changes

Developing Regional Mobility Plan

DuPage County's regional mobility plan received significant updates with Replica data to understand resident and worker travel patterns and needs.

Tags: Custom ODs, Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Win Reconnecting Communities Grant Funding

Replica played a pivotal role in securing a $19 million grant for Rancho Cordova, California's Reconnecting Communities project.

Tags: Custom ODs, Multimodal

Win RAISE Grant for Multi-Modal Connector

NYSDOT needed accurate bike and pedestrian data to support a cost/benefit analysis for a RAISE Grant Application.

Tags: Custom Zones, Multimodal, Link-level volumes

Intersection Prioritization for Bike and Ped Detection Equipment

Broward County received funding to upgrade thermal bike and pedestrian detection equipment at intersections, utilizing Replica data for analysis.

Tags: Multimodal, Link-level volumes

Travel Survey Supplement

PANYNJ used Replica data to generate metrics previously reported in a travel survey, aiding in understanding if Replica data can supplement such surveys.

Tags: Custom ODs

Corridor Plan

The City of Overland Park conducted a corridor study to analyze the relationship between land use and transportation.

Tags: Custom ODs, Multimodal, Traveler demographics, Trip Purposes

Origin-Destination Study

For the Congestion Management Process, the local MPO is undertaking a review of travel characteristics within Collier County using Replica's seasonal disaggregate data.

Tags: Custom ODs, Multimodal, Trip Purposes

Next Generation Transit Strategy

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments and Arup utilized Replica data to assess current transit network conditions and inform improvements.

Tags: Custom Zones, Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Establishing the "New Normal" for Transit

Chicago RTA relies on Replica Data to monitor evolving transit commuter trends during and post-pandemic.

Tags: Pre-Post Pandemic Changes, Multimodal, Custom ODs

Micromobility Planning

The City of Grand Rapids is using Replica's demographic data to inform targeted access for micromobility investments.

Tags: Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Replica assisted CMAP in creating detailed greenhouse gas inventories for municipalities.

See the full report here.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Custom ODs

Analysis of Journey to Work and Telecommuting

Miami-Dade TPO sought to understand remote work trends and their effects on traffic congestion post-COVID.

Tags: Pre-Post Pandemic Changes, Traveler demographics, Trip Purposes

Prioritizing Intersections for Pedestrian Safety

Replica conducted analysis for New York City to prioritize safety improvements across numerous intersections.

Read more here.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Traveler demographics

Integrating VMT Data to Meet State Planning Requirements

Replica collaborated with SACOG to comply with California's environmental requirements for development projects through VMT analysis.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Custom ODs, Custom Zones

Converting Vehicle Lane to Bike Lane

KLD utilized Replica to assess the impact of converting a vehicle lane to a bicycle lane on a NYC bridge.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Custom ODs

Creating Walkable Infrastructure

The City of El Paso studied relationships between walkable places and trips, aiming to promote walking as a mobility option.

Read the interactive story report here.

Tags: Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Identify Gaps and Inequities in Transit Services

Replica collaborates with TMD to analyze unmet demand for transit services.

Tags: Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Analysis of Commercial Freight Patterns

JEO utilized Replica commercial freight data to identify freight "hot spots" for MPOs.

Tags: Custom ODs, Link-level volumes

Improving Access to Public Transit

Replica assisted in the MTA's Extending Transit's Reach Plan focusing on enhancing access to public transit.

Tags: Custom Zones, Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Examining Economic Segregation Outside the Home

Replica collaborated with El Paso to investigate economic segregation and its mobility needs.

Tags: Traveler demographics, Trip Purposes

Equitable Siting of EV Charging Infrastructure

The City of Newburgh used Replica data to identify locations for installing EV charging stations.

Tags: Traveler demographics, Custom Zones

Measuring the Equity Impact of Bridge Toll Increases

SPUR utilized Replica data to analyze the impact of potential toll increases on travelers.

See the full report here.

Tags: Custom ODs, Link-level volumes, Traveler demographics

Transit Line Equity Analysis (Commute Focus)

The Chicago Regional Transportation Authority analyzed the demographic breakdown of transit ridership, emphasizing inequities in commutes.

Tags: Custom ODs, Traveler demographics

Develop Economic Baseline for Proposed Redevelopment

The City of Kansas City used Replica data to establish an economic baseline for a proposed redevelopment.

Tags: Multimodal, Custom Zones

E-Bike Impact Calculator

RMI’s e-bike calculator uses Replica data to quantify environmental and economic benefits of e-bikes.

Read RMI's post here.

Tags: Custom ODs, Multimodal

Diagnosing Pedestrian Safety

Metro Analytics utilized Replica data to identify safety challenges for pedestrians and develop targeted strategies.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Traveler demographics

Walkability Study

The City of Overland Park used Replica to create its Walkability Plan on College Boulevard Corridor.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Traveler demographics, Custom ODs

Mapping Daytime Population Changes and Flows

Using Replica, RTA estimated daily commuter counts during different pandemic periods.

See more detail here.

Tags: Multimodal, Custom ODs, Custom Zones

Analyzing Short Trips for Human-Scaled Mobility Options

Replica partnered with Alta Planning + Design to promote human-scaled mobility strategies.

Tags: Multimodal, Link-level volumes, Custom Zones, Trip Purposes

COVID Transportation Impact Dashboard

Replica partnered with CMAP to maintain analyses of transportation trends during the pandemic.

See the report here.

Tags: Multimodal, Custom ODs, Pre-Post Pandemic Changes

MPO Congestion Management Process

The Capital Region Transportation Council used Replica data for their Congestion Management Process update.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Link-level speeds, Custom ODs

Commercial Market Report for NYC BID

Union Square Partnership used Replica data to highlight the neighborhood's economic recovery.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Consumer spend data, Trip Purposes

Merriam Drive Corridor Study

Three adjacent cities used Replica for a shared report on a transportation corridor.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Multimodal, Traveler demographics, Consumer spend data

Analysis of Regional Workforce & Commutes

The Kansas City Area Development Council examined local commute patterns using Replica data.

Tags: Traveler Demographics

Development of Local Strategic Transit Plan

Arlington County Transit utilized Replica for analyzing bus travel patterns in support of their transit plan.

Tags: Traveler demographics, Trip Purposes

Analysis of Labor Force to Court Major Private Sector Investment

Replica assisted KCADC in providing detailed labor force information for a manufacturing company considering relocation.

Tags: Traveler demographics

Development of Public Transit Solutions for Elderly and At Risk Populations

RideKC and Cass County used Replica data to address transportation needs for the elderly.

Tags: Multimodal, Traveler demographics, Trip purposes

VMT Reduction Study

The Brookings Institute utilized Replica to measure the effect of residential proximity to activity centers on total trip distances.

See the results here.

Tags: Link-level volumes, Traveler demographics, Multimodal

2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

The Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council utilized Replica for their long-range plan post-COVID.

Tags: Traveler Demographics, Multimodal, Pre-Post Pandemic Changes