Transportation Statistics

Transportation Statistics

Company Background

Operating at the nexus of economics and infrastructure, The Balmoral Group was built on the strengths of its principals in economics and engineering. The firm was founded in 2004 and has developed a well-documented track record of providing expertise in econometrics, statistics, geographic information systems (GIS) and data analytics to federal, state, local and regional agencies primarily in the Southeast U.S. and Australia.

As a niche firm with deep bench strength across several economics and technical specialties, Balmoral has achieved a highly diversified client base including public agencies, trade groups and non-profits, among others. More than half our 40+ staff hold advanced degrees. Balmoral is a frequent subcontractor to large firms, especially where its expertise with large geodatabases (i.e., millions of records), novel programming approaches, data visualization, and sophisticated modeling software are involved.

Corporate Expertise

Economic analysis of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways, including survey and statistical compilation regarding ports volume, commercial navigation, recreational spending reliant on Waterways maintenance, and input-output modeling

Compilation of all Motor gasoline and mileage statistics for the State of Florida annually for eight years

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Survey and econometric modeling of more than 6,000 residents in three markets to estimate willingness to pay across 18 choice sets for infrastructure projects exceeding $1billion in public funds

Novel approaches to the use of social media data for correlation analysis with economic impacts

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Data visualization for multiple projects with numerous combinations of attributes and variables, allowing stakeholders and policymakers ready access to the data they need

Project Profiles

Economic Impact Study for the Concrete Sector

Concrete Coalition of Florida

2020

Economic impact analysis to identify the statewide spending, income, and employment benefits that accrue to the State of Florida and its residents.

Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts (PCIDs) Atlanta, Georgia

2014-2015

The Balmoral Group developed estimates of taxes and fees generated by the PCID vs expenditures by state and local governments for transportation infrastructure.

Predictive Economic Impact and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed Recreation Trails in Spalding County, Georgia

2016

The Balmoral Group estimated the economic contribution of the proposed alignment of the “High Priority” trail facility located within the City of Griffin and extending into the southeastern areas of Spalding County, Georgia. In addition, a preliminary cost-benefit analysis was conducted

State of Florida Office of Energy: Florida Motor Gasoline and Diesel Report

FDACS Office of Energy

2007-2013

TBG compiled annually the “Florida Motor Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Report,” which entailed updating all tax revenue and gas consumption data for the State of Florida for 2004-2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012

Strategic Resource Evaluation Study

Florida Department of Transportation

2016-Current

Study evaluating the supply outlook for critical construction materials including cement, asphalt and steel, for the Florida Department of Transportation.

Street Sweeping Program Optimization Study

Orange County

2012-2013

GIS spatial analysis of existing Orange County street sweeping programs to optimize sweeping frequency and material collected.

Engineering GIS Analytics Economics

Engineering GIS Analytics Economics