EPS provides rigorous analysis and insightful solutions to address complex challenges in real estate development, land use policy, and local government finance. We are motivated by the role our work can play in shaping places where people live and we strive to create high-quality urban environments that advance the principles of diversity, resiliency, and shared prosperity.
EPS offers a wealth of experience, robust technical expertise, and the ability to offer insightful solutions to address the challenges and opportunities of urban development.
EPS Analyst Karlyn Russell-Carlson presented findings from her study on transit ridership recovery at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) National Meeting in Washington, D.C. January 4-9, 2025. Karlyn was awarded the Federal Highway Administration’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship in 2024 to support her thesis research at the University of Colorado, Denver, where she is earning her master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning. As part of CU Denver’s Human-Centered Transportation Program, Karlyn is studying the determinants of ridership recovery on Denver’s public transit system following the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work focuses on identifying stop-level differences across various types of locations. Ultimately, this research can inform transit agencies’ strategies to regain mode share in the post-COVID environment. More broadly, Karlyn’s research can help transit agencies with designing policies to counter systemic shocks.
We’re excited to share that the Folsom River District Vision Plan has been unanimously approved by the Folsom City Council! This Plan encompasses a 6-mile stretch of the American River close to Folsom’s downtown, and envisions a balanced approach to enhanced recreational amenities, improved river access, and innovative economic development opportunities to strengthen the local economy and community ties to the waterfront.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) lead the economic analysis, ensuring a sustainable and feasible path forward for investment and implementation. We are grateful for the collaboration with RRM Design Group and Ascent Environmental, who helped shape this transformative vision for Folsom’s riverfront.
The final study can be found here.
