Replica Use Case Library

Replica collaborates with engineering and planning company TMD to analyze and address gaps and inequities in transit services. TMD relies on Replica to identify unmet demand for transit services, particularly for off-peak, non-downtown-based trips that could be better served by local transit networks. Replica provides TMD with a comprehensive understanding of all trips occurring within a region and how they are currently served by the existing transit network. Through equity analyses, Replica also helps TMD evaluate and address issues related to transit routes and service times, ensuring that transit services are accessible and equitable for all members of the community.

JEO utilized Replica commercial freight data in their work with MPOs to identify freight "hot spots" in the relevant study areas. With custom geographies and link-level data, JEO was not confined to using standard census geographies for their analysis.

In collaboration with Sam Schwartz and Nelson\Nygaard, Replica supported the Metropolitan Transportation Agency's Extending Transit's Reach Plan. The MTA's focus was on enhancing bicycle, pedestrian, and micromobility access to NYC's public transit network. To conduct an equity and bike demand analysis, Nelson\Nygaard used Replica's bike data along with 13 social equity indicators from the US census. Equity priority areas in the outer boroughs and end-of-line station areas were identified where bike infrastructure was lacking. Using Replica's bike data, Nelson\Nygaard provided valuable insights into bike demand, helping the MTA plan infrastructure improvements with a focus on equity.