Free RES Snapshot Evaluation
A Snapshot Evaluation provides a high-level view of how a small set of assignments perform when evaluated through the Run Equity Score™ framework.
This offering is currently available on a limited basis to support framework validation and interpretation refinement.
Run Equity Score™ System Evaluation
The Run Equity Score™ System Evaluation applies the RES framework across an organization’s assignments to understand how schedule structure converts compensation into real-life time.
WHAT THIS EVALUATION PROVIDES
Run Equity Score™ analysis across assignments
Application of the RES framework to evaluate how total time tied to work compares to paid hours across the system.
Distribution view of run equity
A high-level view showing how assignments fall across equity ranges (high, medium, low), highlighting structural patterns rather than individual cases.
Identification of high-risk run types
Recognition of run structures that carry higher time burden and may require additional leverage to remain sustainable.
Exposure insights
Context on how different run types may disproportionately impact specific groups (e.g., newer or lower-seniority operators
Interpretive summary
A clear explanation of what the findings suggest — and what they do not — grounded in the framework’s definitions and boundaries.
Leadership debrief
A facilitated discussion to walk through findings, answer questions, and support shared understanding.
Operator Lunch & Learn:
The Operator Lunch & Learn is a time-boxed educational session designed to help operators understand how different run structures affect the relationship between compensation, time commitment, and recovery.
WHAT THIS EVALUATION PROVIDES
Introduction to Run Equity Score™
An accessible explanation of how RES measures total time tied to work versus paid hours.
RES Operator Handbook
A concise reference document reinforcing session concepts and terminology.
Understanding different run structures
Discussion of straight, extended, and split runs — and the tradeoffs each carries.
Interpreting low-equity assignments
Framing low Run Equity Scores as signals, not judgments, and explaining what they imply in practice.
Planning for recovery and sustainability
Guidance on thinking about rest, lifestyle tradeoffs, and personal planning when working higher time-cost assignments.
Structured Q&A
Group discussion focused on clarification and understanding, not individual run selection.
Workforce Outcomes Influenced by Schedule Structure
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96%
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84%
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34%
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27.2
Workforce Challenges Reported
A national transit workforce survey found that 96% of agencies reported workforce shortages, highlighting ongoing staffing pressure across the industry.
Service Impact from Staffing
Industry reports show that 84% of agencies say staffing shortages are impacting service delivery, reinforcing how workforce stability affects operations
Experienced Workforce Near Retirement Age
Approximately 34% of workers in transit and ground passenger transportation are age 55 or older, increasing pressure on recruitment and retention pipelines.
Average One-Way Commute
The average U.S. worker spends 27.2 minutes commuting one way — a reminder that time tied to work extends beyond paid hours for most workers.
Disclaimer* These figures reflect publicly reported industry conditions. Run Equity Score™ helps organizations better understand how schedule structure contributes to these workforce realities.