Limestone Analytics

📰 Limestone Analytics, in partnership with Social Impact, has been awarded evaluation contract with the Millennium Challenge Corporation to conduct a pre-post evaluation of the MCC Gambia-Togo Threshold programs, consisting of the Gambia Threshold Governance Project and Threshold Operations Project; and the Togo Increased Competition for the Benefit of Consumers, Independent Regulation, and Expanded Access in the ICT sector Project. We are excited to grow our long-standing relationship with MCC and Social Impact 🌏 📖 Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/ghFyeRRJ #MonitoringAndEvaluation #InternationalDevelopment #EvidenceBasedPolicy #WestAfrica #TheGambia #Togo #DevelopmentEffectiveness #LearningAndAccountability

📣 Limestone’s work influencing public policy decisions: 🚌 Case of youth transit programs The Regional District of Nanaimo is moving ahead with free transit for youth under 18, with advocates and policymakers highlighting potential benefits for accessibility, affordability, education, employment, and climate goals. The conversation draws on findings from a Limestone Analytics study examining the impacts of free youth transit in City of Kingston, including increased ridership, reduced car trips, and improved school attendance outcomes. Limestone conducted a study in 2025 on Kingston’s experience. The study was funded by Ontario Association of School Business Officials. This will be an interesting policy development to watch 👀 See the article by Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder here: https://lnkd.in/g2mApn7F And see the full report on our website: https://lnkd.in/g2y45FXT Get on the Bus #youthtransit #publictransit #transitpolicy

Soil is Canada’s silent superpower 🇨🇦🌱 It drives agriculture, forestry, and climate resilience. Yet, soil data is fragmented and often inaccessible. Limestone Analytics is thrilled to partner with Carleton University to build the business case for a Canadian Soil Data Portal. 🖥️📊 We’re analyzing how open-access data creates value for: 🚜 Farmers | Smarter decision-making 🛡️ Insurers | Better risk management 🌍 Planners | Environmental protection 📈 The Economy | Broad-scale growth. Working with Vivian Hoffmann and top researchers from Carleton University, University of Saskatchewan, University of Alberta, and Dalhousie University, we’re exploring whether the benefits of accessible data outweigh the costs. 📖 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gCMeKCAC #OpenData #SoilHealth #Agriculture #ClimateAction #Innovation

Empowering students, supporting families, and building greener communities. The Ontario Association of School Business Officials and Limestone District School Board set out to understand whether providing free bus passes to all high school students was a worthwhile investment. Limestone Analytics was engaged to conduct The High School Transit Pass Program: An Investment Case. Our analysis found that Kingston’s High School Transit Pass Program: - Increased student independence and school attendance - Expanded access to jobs, after-school, and cultural activities - Saved families time and money - Reduced congestion and emissions across the city Most importantly, every $1 invested generated over $3 in benefits, delivering not only educational outcomes but also broader social and environmental gains. Read more about the project and findings here: https://lnkd.in/gRp4SwxE #PublicTransit #YouthLeadership #ImpactAnalysis #ClimateAction #Education