REMI Economic Models
TranSight
See how transportation drives your economy.
TranSight evaluates the total economic effects of transportation policy—linking travel-demand forecasts with the REMI model to show how every project ripples through jobs, income, and communities over time.
WHAT TranSight HELPS YOU ANSWER
Better questions.
Smarter infrastructure investment.
TranSight turns transportation plans into clear economic answers—so you can demonstrate the value of a project, compare alternatives, and build the case for investment with confidence.
How many jobs will a project create?
Estimate construction and long-term employment impacts across industries and regions.
How does improved mobility grow the economy?
Translate travel-demand changes into output, productivity, and competitiveness gains.
What is the return on infrastructure investment?
Weigh long-term economic benefits against construction, financing, and O&M costs.
What are the safety & emissions benefits?
Quantify the value of reduced accidents, emissions, and vehicle operating costs.
Which regions and industries gain the most?
Identify the geographies and sectors that benefit from improved transportation.
How do results compare to a no-build baseline?
Compare build and no-build scenarios to isolate the true impact of a project.
Case Studies
Proven results.
Real-world impact.
Organizations across the public and private sectors rely on TranSight to evaluate policy choices, compare scenarios, and plan with confidence—delivering measurable economic and policy outcomes.
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Transportation
Kansas Advanced Air Mobility Strategy
Multiple organizations in Kansas, as well as MITRE Corporation, all collaborated to conduct the 2025 Kansas AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) economic impact study. AAM is an emerging te…
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Consulting & Advising
The Economic Promise of the Gateway Program
The Gateway Program is a multifaceted approach to optimizing a critical part of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Newark, New Jersey, and New York Penn Station. The program outl…
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Transportation
The Macroeconomic Impact of Increased U.S. Electric Vehicle Battery Production
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the United States has had a surge in electric vehicles (EVs) used as an alternative to traditional fossil fuel-run vehicles. To meet the increas…
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See how TranSight can help you answer important questions and drive better outcomes.
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Comprehensive results.
Clearer transportation decisions.
TranSight delivers the full range of economic and demographic outputs—plus transportation-specific costs and benefits—so you can understand the complete impact of every project.
Employment
Measure construction and long-term jobs by industry across the region.
Output / GDP
See impacts on industry output, value added, and real gross regional product over time.
Personal Income
Track changes in personal income, earnings, and economic well-being.
Population
Project population and migration shifts driven by improved mobility and access.
Safety & Emissions
Value reduced accidents and emissions as part of the project's economic return.
Industry Output
Evaluate industry-specific impacts across detailed sectors and supply chains.
Fiscal Impacts
Estimate tax revenues, public spending, and budget impacts across government levels.
All outputs are available year-by-year, by industry, and across local, state, and national geographies— so you can show the full economic story of every transportation investment.
APPLICATIONS
Real-world projects.
Stronger investment cases.
TranSight helps transportation agencies, planning organizations, and consultants demonstrate the economic value of infrastructure investments. See how our clients use TranSight to plan, prioritize, and build the case for transportation projects.
HOW TRANSIGHT IS USED
Highway & Road Projects
Evaluate the economic impact of new highways, interchanges, and road improvements.
Transit & Rail Investment
Demonstrate how transit, light rail, and passenger rail drive jobs and growth.
Ports, Freight & Logistics
Assess how freight, port, and logistics investments strengthen regional competitiveness.
Infrastructure Funding & Financing
Compare financing options and weigh construction and O&M costs against long-term returns.
Resiliency & Environmental Planning
Analyze the economic effects of safety, emissions, and resilient infrastructure strategies.
Regional & Long-Range Planning
Prioritize projects and inform long-range transportation plans with economic evidence.
From national transportation policy to local infrastructure projects, TranSight gives you the insight to make evidence-based decisions that drive meaningful impact.
VIEW RELATED STUDIESUsed by leaders across the
public and private sector.
For more than 40 years, REMI has partnered with organizations at every level to deliver credible analysis and better economic outcomes.
AECOM
Michigan Dept. of Transportation
Cambridge Systematics
Illinois Dept. of Transportation
National Education Association
NY State Division of the Budget
Texas Legislative Budget Board
Washington State Legislature
See TranSight on your own transportation plan.
Request a demo to explore TranSight with your own project, or compare it against the rest of the REMI suite.
Every REMI model includes professional training and unlimited technical support.
