Matthew Keen

Resume

Transportation Economist • Data Analysis • Forecasting • Policy Evaluation • Greater Boston Area

Summary

Transportation economist with deep experience in applied data analysis, forecasting, and policy evaluation. Proven track record translating complex transportation datasets into actionable insights that inform federal, state, and private-sector investment decisions.

Professional Experience

Economist — U.S. DOT, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center • Cambridge, MA • Jan 2017 – Sept 2025
  • Led and supported economic research, policy evaluations, and benefit-cost analyses for major federal initiatives including the BUILD grant program, in collaboration with FMCSA, FRA, and non-federal partners.
  • Analyzed large-scale freight, passenger rail, highway, and multimodal performance datasets to evaluate the effectiveness of billions of dollars in public transportation investments.
  • Developed quantitative metrics to assess impacts on efficiency, resilience, safety, and equity, including outcomes for disadvantaged communities.
  • Produced technical reports, dashboards, and decision-support tools that translated econometric analyses into clear guidance for decision-makers.
  • Integrated quantitative findings with stakeholder priorities to influence infrastructure strategies and project selection decisions valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Education

Core Competencies

Economic Forecasting Benefit-Cost Analysis Policy & Regulatory Analysis Transportation Performance Metrics Applied Econometrics Travel Demand & Delay Modeling Data Storytelling Stakeholder Collaboration

Technical Skills

PythonRSQL Power BITableau GitHub Microsoft Office RegressionForecastingSimulation