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FW: [CTPP] Upcoming Assn. of Public Data Users Conference and Advanced tableau Training

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Hi - while not transportation specific, the APDU conference always covers interesting data-related topics and attendees will get timely updates into the Census 2020 efforts and related Census-data efforts (like our own CTPP). From: ctpp-news <ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net> On Behalf Of Cook, Cliff Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 2:01 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Cc: bbuff(a)crec.net Subject: [CTPP] Upcoming Assn. of Public Data Users Conference and Advanced tableau Training The Association of Public Data Users Conference (APDU) will be holding its annual conference on July 9-10 in Arlington, VA. I think members of this list will find the topics and speakers of interest and will appreciate the opportunity to meet with data producers and fellow data users. You can find the latest agenda linked here: <http://apdu.org/events/conference/2019-annual-conference/> http://apdu.org/events/conference/2019-annual-conference/ The most up to date line up of speakers includes the heads of the Census Bureau, BEA and BLS each talking about the challenges ahead for their respective programs. There will be a plenaries on the use of algorithms and public data as well as a discussion of the implications of the Census Bureau's new data security initiatives. There are also a range of breakout sessions, including a talk about the new CTPP. Following the conference APDU is sponsoring an "Advanced Data Visualization Techniques in Tableau" training that might also be of interest. You can learn about the training here: <http://apdu.org/2019/03/25/data-visualization-training/> http://apdu.org/2019/03/25/data-visualization-training/. Please feel free to reach out to me or to Brendan Buff at <mailto:bbuff@crec.net> bbuff(a)crec.net for more information. Cliff Cook Clifford Cook Senior Planning Information Manager Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. 02139 <https://www.facebook.com/CDDat344> <https://twitter.com/cddat344> <http://instagram.com/cddat344> <http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD.aspx> www.cambridgema.gov/CDD <mailto:ccook@cambridgema.gov> ccook(a)cambridgema.gov M: 8:30-8:00 T-Th: 8:30-5:00 F: 8:30-Noon 617/349-4656 617/349-4669 FAX 617/349-4621 TTY

6 years, 9 months

FW: MIT Summer Courses

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Hi - hope this finds you all doing well! Please see below for some summer course options offered by MIT. For more information, please email Moshe Ben-Akiva, cc'd here. Regards- Stacey From: Moshe Ben-Akiva <ben-akiva(a)mit.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3:56 PM To: sgbricka(a)gmail.com Subject: MIT Summer Courses Dear Stacey, We will be teaching the following one-week courses at MIT this summer. Your help sharing this information with interested groups would be greatly appreciated. Discrete Choice Analysis: Predicting Individual Behavior and Market Demand <https://professional.mit.edu/programs/short-programs/discrete-choice-analys is> June 10 - 14, 2019 Discrete choice models are used in many fields such as economics, engineering, environmental management, marketing, urban planning, and transportation. Most applications are performed offline and often involve stated preferences surveys. This program also covers online applications where predictions of individual choice behavior are used as inputs for online optimization and personalization. The course is designed for academics and professionals interested in learning new discrete choice techniques and who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of the latest developments. One full-tuition scholarship is awarded to an outstanding doctoral student, and multiple partial (50%) scholarships are available to faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. More information is also available here <http://its.mit.edu/news/discrete-choice-analysis-summer-course-mit> . Transportation Networks and Smart Mobility: Methods and Solutions <https://professional.mit.edu/programs/short-programs/transportation-network s> August 5 - 9, 2019 Radical changes in transportation systems have heightened interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Smart Mobility, and real-time network management as potential solutions to mitigate congestion issues and improve network efficiency. Transportation researchers have developed data analytics, models and simulation tools for use in the planning, design, and operations of such systems. However, with the advent of new technologies and services, this program presents the latest developments that are better leveraged to improve system performance. This program is intended for individuals interested in theory, research and practice, including: professionals in the mobility industry, individuals with experience in transportation consulting, planning and related government agencies, PhD students in transportation systems, civil engineering, economics, planning and urban mobility, and individuals with backgrounds in traffic engineering, systems engineering, operations management and control systems. One full-tuition scholarship is awarded to an outstanding doctoral student, and multiple partial (50%) scholarships are available to faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. More information is also available here <http://its.mit.edu/news/transportation-networks-and-smart-mobility-summer-c ourse-mit> . Thanks, Moshe

6 years, 10 months

FW: TRB ABJ30(3) Student data challenge on urban travel time, speed, and reliability

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Good morning – the ABJ30 Travel Time Speed and Reliability subcommittee has launched a student data challenge (to be awarded as part of the TRB 2020 annual meeting). Please see details below and in the attached flyer. If any questions, you can reach the coordinators at <mailto:TTSRstudentdatachallenge@gmail.com> TTSRstudentdatachallenge(a)gmail.com Look forward to seeing the results- Stacey Student Data Challenge on Urban Travel Time, Speed, and Reliability The TRB Joint Subcommittee on Travel Time, Speed, and Reliability (ABJ30(3)) is hosting a student data challenge for students to develop a data driven methodology to improve operational decision making, using the Virginia DOT Smarter Roads platform. The focus should be aligned with the mission and scope of the TRB TTSR subcommittee found here: <https://sites.google.com/site/trbttsr/> https://sites.google.com/site/trbttsr/ TASKS 1. Register for the contest by July 15, 2019 by emailing <mailto:TTSRstudentdatachallenge@gmail.com> TTSRstudentdatachallenge(a)gmail.com 2. Using the VDOT Smarter Roads Platform ( <https://smarterroads.org/login> https://smarterroads.org/login) develop a methodology or framework to assist VDOT in operational decision making. 3. Compile the results of your methodology or framework into a paper. Use the standard TRB paper format and length requirements. 4. Submit the report to <mailto:TTSRstudentdatachallenge@gmail.com> TTSRstudentdatachallenge(a)gmail.com by October 1, 2019. RULES & REQUIREMENTS * The lead author of the paper must be a student (undergraduate or graduate). * The paper can be submitted to TRB for review by August 1, but for consideration in this contest must also be submitted to the email address above. * The paper can be submitted by an individual or a team. * Each student is only allowed to be on a single submission. SCORING & PRIZES The entries will be reviewed by members of the ABJ30(3) subcommittee, and the top entries will be selected to present at a poster session at the 2020 TRB conference (January 12-16 in Washington, DC). The winner will receive a $500 prize. The entries will be evaluated using the following criteria: 40% Methodology, 20% Data Visualization, 20% Results and Conclusions, and 20% Impact and Applications. Sponsored by Iteris, TRB, and the Joint Subcommittee on Travel Time, Speed, and Reliability For questions, Contact <mailto:TTSRstudentdatachallenge@gmail.com> TTSRstudentdatachallenge(a)gmail.com

6 years, 10 months

FW: Canadian Transportation Research Forum Call for Papers announcement

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Apologies for cross-postings. Please contact Garland Chow (cc’d here) if any questions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Colleagues: The 54th annual conference of the Canadian Transportation Research Forum is on May 26-29, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. The theme of the conference is “Change, Disruption and Innovation in Canadian Transportation: Navigating the New Normal”. In light of Vancouver’s role as a gateway and important seaport, all major modes of transportation will be featured. Similar to the 2018 conference in Ottawa, the 2019 conference will be forward looking and of interest to policymakers, transportation service providers and their customers, research professionals in academia and research organizations. Among the interlocking topics we hope to feature in plenaries and paper sessions are: international trade and transportation (the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor); energy supply chains; transportation infrastructure investment; mobility pricing; innovative transportation technologies such as transportation network platforms, autonomous vehicles and drones; information innovations such as cloud sourcing, AI, block chain; transportation for rural and remote Canadian communities; green transportation and climate change. Paper presentations are solicited on operational, technological, managerial and economic matters, as well as policy issues for all forms of transportation. Papers are welcome from the private sector, academia and all levels of government, from all disciplines and perspectives, and from experiences outside of Canada as well as within. We look forward to your abstract submission (See Call for Papers attached or at http://ctrf.ca/ ) Additional conference details and registration information will be sent out in early 2019. To receive information, keep in touch at http://ctrf.ca/ and click “subscribe to CTRF mailing list” (http://ctrf.ca/?page_id=3135). Garland Chow, VP Program, garland.chow(a)sauder.ubc.ca <mailto:garland.chow@sauder.ubc.ca> Robin Lindsey, VP Meeting, robin.lindsey(a)sauder.ubc.ca <mailto:robin.lindsey@sauder.ubc.ca> .

7 years, 2 months

ABJ30 activities at TRB 2019 annual meeting

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Hi -The TRB annual meetings will be held in Washington DC from January 13-17, 2019 at the Convention Center and Marriott Marquis. All activities are on-site (there is not a remote attendance option). ABJ30 will meet on Tuesday morning (Jan 15) from 8 am to noon. A draft agenda is attached. For a complete list of committee activities, please visit our website: http://www.trburbandata.org/ For those of you traveling to DC the weekend of January 12-13, please note the following travel advisory: As some of you are aware, the DC Metro system has been undergoing major renovations. Just in the last day or two, they announced that the Yellow and Blue lines will be completely shut down on the weekend of January 12-13, 2019 between the Reagan National Airport and Pentagon stations. This means that there will be NO Metro service to get you from Reagan National to the Annual Meeting on the weekend that the meeting begins. Bus service will be available from the airport to stations that are in service, but this bus service is notoriously crowded and unreliable. Also please note that the last time service to the airport was shut down, there was major traffic gridlock in and around the airport. You can monitor the situation on the WMATA website at www.wmata.com <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.wmata.com&d=DwMFAg& c=ODFT-G5SujMiGrKuoJJjVg&r=oPuqDyH3lAPTR7uMGflTO9K3UB_azYkwayl8n9GcfcA&m=uGg hC0F99bz2QCyN8W76GT1wnx-kvWtxFHK8e3m3Oaw&s=abVKKWTz43SYvcGucHfsYgZlVmL8uW7an 5B0gK1U1us&e=> . The trackwork schedule can be found at https://www.wmata.com/service/track-work.cfm <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.wmata.com_service_ track-2Dwork.cfm&d=DwMFAg&c=ODFT-G5SujMiGrKuoJJjVg&r=oPuqDyH3lAPTR7uMGflTO9K 3UB_azYkwayl8n9GcfcA&m=uGghC0F99bz2QCyN8W76GT1wnx-kvWtxFHK8e3m3Oaw&s=NsoVu4O aVuLzMyd0LH3VxmC5m0m7dPX07JMYP1Jjat0&e=> . Best wishes for a happy holiday season and hope to see you at TRB in a few weeks- Stacey Stacey G. Bricka, PhD Chair, TRB Committee on Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems

7 years, 2 months

FW: Transport Analytics Postdoc at University of Sydney

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Good morning and apologies for cross-postings. Please contact Emily (cc'd above) for more information- Stacey Stacey Bricka, PhD Chair, ABJ30 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transport School of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology University of Sydney Applications are invited for the appointment of one Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) in the School of Civil Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Sydney. The position will contribute to the research and leadership of the School of Civil Engineering in the newly launched Transport Engineering program. Emergence of new technologies such as autonomous vehicles, increases in data availability and advances in data science are paving the way for exciting and unprecedented opportunities to shape the next generation of transportation systems. The successful applicant(s) will help build a new research group headed by Dr. Emily Moylan to develop data-driven, stochastic methods in transport system performance assessment to support the adoption of new technologies and understand the evolution of travel behaviour. Full-time fixed-term for 1 year with possibility to extend a further year, remuneration package: $92k per annum base salary, plus leave loading and up to 17% superannuation) Applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Dr Emily Moylan <mailto:emily.moylan@sydney.edu.au> emily.moylan(a)sydney.edu.au Apply online at https://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplicat ion <https://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplica tion&returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=4A3EC6C5-3FF8-46C5-A459-A9700 0FC3673&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=949319bc-8898-4f11-ac4b-9db401358504&jobsListKey=f f791018-3744-4a70-8a9a-f3685720c1d8&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,jobsListK ey&lid=55751150008> &returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=4A3EC6C5-3FF8-46C5-A459-A97000FC3 673&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=949319bc-8898-4f11-ac4b-9db401358504&jobsListKey=ff791 018-3744-4a70-8a9a-f3685720c1d8&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,jobsListKey&l id=55751150008 Closing date: 11:30pm 11 November 2018 (Sydney time)

7 years, 4 months

FW: Workshop on Travel Survey Methods - December 10-14, 2018, Tempe, Arizona

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Good morning and apologies for cross-postings. Please contact Ram (cc'd here) if any questions- Stacey =================================== Dear Colleagues and Friends: --Apologies for cross-posting-- The Center for Teaching Old Models New Tricks (TOMNET) <http://www.tomnet-utc.org/> , a Tier 1 University Transportation Center funded by the US Department of Transportation, is pleased to offer: A Four-Day Workshop on Travel Survey Methods for Behavioral Analysis December 10-14, 2018 Arizona State University, Tempe Pre-register TODAY to reserve your spot! <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html_-23Preregister&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV 29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6Oa uTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=jp1KSeuUtH2BjeEr9-Q9aoeo o8VPLuhMJwkxtojdn0I&e=> Seating is limited. A complete Description <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html_-23Description&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV 29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6Oa uTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=tT0NHPGkalGtTKfoGn05n9QO b2qj0chzVo29B2STHDg&e=> , including a Workshop Agenda <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html_-23Agenda&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQ usp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauTs&m =UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=opy3eV2Uq69NQ_MmLcQcugbTKSImf oxn7pRSKy4hAKY&e=> , is available at the Workshop Website <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1 GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauTs&m=UYLUNTQSG hdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=zEYP8M48kVi5gWY_Sq0xIVLdUkAz0KPGLaKx0mr tP5A&e=> . Early bird registration rates expire November 16. The primary workshop instructor is Emeritus Professor Peter R. Stopher, an internationally renowned authority in the design and administration of travel surveys, including the application of new technologies to collect travel data. Read more about the workshop instructor and guest speakers <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html_-23Instructors&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV 29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6Oa uTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=FQzKO-qx2IHGxg8CnMrdgM6Q 5Rimej1nryKm1vY_bqI&e=> . All workshop participants will receive a complimentary copy of the best selling book "Collecting, Managing, and Assessing Data Using Sample Surveys" by Professor Peter Stopher (Cambridge University Press). The workshop will be held in a state-of-the-art learning facility on the main Tempe campus of Arizona State University, located in the heart of the beautiful Greater Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona Read more about Workshop Logistics, Travel, and Accommodation <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tomnet-2Dutc.org_t raining-2D-2Dtechnology-2Dtransfer.html_-23Logistics&d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29 SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauT s&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=DX7kyTr4dAj4aMvuuhB911ezL7 SvKlPY9_QqhvtW0_g&e=> . We look forward to your participation in the Workshop. Thank you. Sincerely, Ram ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ram M. Pendyala, PhD | Professor, Transportation Systems Interim Director, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment Director, TOMNET - a USDOT Tier 1 University Transportation Center Director, Mobility Analytics Research Group 660 S College Avenue, College Avenue Commons (CAVC) Room 478 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-3005 Ph: 1-480-727-4587; Email: <mailto:ram.pendyala@asu.edu> ram.pendyala(a)asu.edu Web: <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__tomnet-2Dutc.org_&d=DwM FaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6X0AuV DOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=9-auxN8C mSvVQ4-J-_k7MDtjADtKq3r_gkbG37yt4F4&e=> http://tomnet-utc.org; <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mobilityanalytics.org_& d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ6 X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=-ca 9Ml4o_5q91wlDeq7FEssxg2NRrPlBKKAvdPQz5aA&e=> http://mobilityanalytics.org; <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__rampendyala.weebly.com_ &d=DwMFaQ&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=nizsUJ4x76lePd9ixZ 6X0AuVDOrQZWmR6JLYd6OauTs&m=UYLUNTQSGhdgCJhK0yvWivK8SMT8v4Y8BrDdVYmTH9U&s=uz BfApNfIFd1h-i4TsSAWWw-H15nKa06N8bRQfFvXiQ&e=> http://rampendyala.weebly.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

7 years, 5 months

FW: 2019 TRB Transportation Planning Applications Conference - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Apologies for cross postings: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The 17th TRB Transportation Planning Applications Conference (TRBAppcon) is scheduled for June 2-5, 2019 in Portland, OR. In order to continue the tradition of success with this conference series, we are seeking your assistance in soliciting presentation abstracts to be considered for the conference program. Do you have something you're working on that your transportation planning peers might like to know about? Do you have an idea for a workshop or discussion panel on a particular topic? Perhaps you have a case study of a particular technique or planning application that would be well suited to a Case Study Discussion Panel? Are there tools that you or your colleagues would like to learn more about? Is your organization finding new ways to reflect the changing times in your long-range plans? Attached to this email, you will find the TRBAppcon2019 Call for Abstracts with details on possible topics, session types and submittal specifics. In an effort to assist you in your abstract considerations, we have created Abstract Submittal Guidelines which are attached as well. Please consider submitting an abstract and sharing the call with peers and other affinity groups you think might have an interest in participating. Please note, abstracts are due by midnight, September 7, 2018. Thank you for your continued support. Your participation is critical to conference success! Please accept my apologies if you've already received this notice. Hope to see you in Portland in 2019! Julie Julie Dunbar ADB50 Committee Chair Email: Julie(a)dunbartransportation.com <mailto:Julie@dunbartransportation.com>

7 years, 6 months

FW: ABJ30(1) Call for Posters: Visualizing the Census: Innovations in Data Display

by sgbricka＠gmail.com

Apologies for cross-postings - see below for a call-for-posters as part of the TRB 2019 Annual Meeting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear colleagues, The Census Data for Transportation Planning Subcommittee of the Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems Committee, ABJ30(1) invites you to submit posters for a session focusing on the innovative visualization of Census data. More information is below. Call Title Visualizing the Census: Innovations in Data Display Sponsoring Committee Census Data for Transportation Planning Subcommittee of the Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems Committee, ABJ30(1) Call Description The Census Data for Transportation Planning Subcommittee of the Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems Committee, ABJ30(1) invites you to submit posters for a session focusing on the innovative visualization of Census data. In keeping with theme of our parent committee, topics focusing on transportation planning and urban data are requested. Posters will be displayed at the TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, January 2019. Authors of the most innovative posters map be invited to present at the subcommittee meeting or have their work displayed on the ABJ30 website. Background Visualizing demographic data used to involve simple charts and thematic maps. Now, new platforms and advanced algorithms have pushed the limits of data display. Dashboards and interactive maps allow large volumes of data to be easily digested by users. New methods are being developed to illustrate margins of error and complex statistical concepts. Infographics and mobile applications help bring demographic information of the public. The Subcommittee is interested in learning about new and innovative ways to visualize data. The end product can be a tool or graphic aimed at conveying information to other people, or a visualization that enhances the analytic capacity of your organization. This is also an opportunity to share the challenges and lessons learned from translating complex data into visual and analytic products. Evaluation Criteria Posters must incorporate data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Possible data sets include but are not limited to the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, CTPP, LEHD, and the Economic Census. Non-Census data used in conjunction with Census data is acceptable. A broad range of abstracts relating to the topic are welcome. Preference will be given to posters which emphasize the following: * Applying data visualizations to solve complex problems * Creative ways to visualize Census data * Posters that display solutions to the challenges that come from visualizing complex data sets * Posters that use demographic data to improve transportation planning * Topics that address applications towards urban areas A session-development panel will review all abstracts to identify those that most effectively demonstrate innovative ways to visualize Census data. The subcommittee hopes to identify posters representing a diverse array of uses and applications. Applicants will be notified in late October of their selection. Poster Session Guidelines Those selected for this session will prepare a poster for presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting in January. Participants are not required to prepare a paper. Each presenter will be provided with a table and a 4' x 8' vertical panel for displaying posters and other materials. An electrical connection will be available at each station. Telephone and internet connections will not be available. TRB's guidelines for poster presenters are not yet available, but it is expected that all guidelines once available should be followed. Presenters are expected to register for the TRB meeting and participate in this session. Presentation teams are welcome. Submission Instructions A special deadline for submittals has been established. Interested candidates should submit an abstract explaining their project and poster concept by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The abstract should be no more than a single one-sided page in length (approximately 500 words) and include: * Contact information (name, agency/organization, phone number, email address) * Title of your proposed poster for use in the Annual Meeting agenda * Data sources that your poster will focus on * Explanation of the project, research, or process sets * Any innovative discoveries or lessons learned about visualizing Census data that would be useful to the transportation community * Preliminary description of the information to be conveyed in your poster You are welcome to include links to on-line materials that illustrate the visualization or graphic communication concepts described in your abstract but this will not substitute for the information requested in the abstract. The subcommittee will not consider sales presentations for products or services. Abstracts should be in a PDF format and submitted to: Mara Kaminowitz mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org <mailto:mkaminowitz@baltometro.org> Include the term "ABJ30(1) Poster Abstract 2019" in the subject line. For More Information Questions about the poster session or the abstract submittal process should be directed to: Clara Reschovsky clara.reschovsky(a)dot.gov <mailto:clara.reschovsky@dot.gov> 202-366-2857 Mara Kaminowitz mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org <mailto:mkaminowitz@baltometro.org> 410-732-0500 ___________ Mara Kaminowitz GIS Coordinator Baltimore Metropolitan Council P: 410.732.0500 x1030 F: 410.732.8248 A: 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230 mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org <mailto:mkaminowitz@baltometro.org> | www.baltometro.org <http://www.baltometro.org> Confidentiality Statement This message may contain legally privileged and confidential information that is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. 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7 years, 6 months

FW: NHTS Data Challenge

by Stacey Bricka

Apologies for cross-postings - please contact Krishnan or Cynthia (cc'd here) if any questions. From: Krishnan Viswanathan <KViswanathan(a)Camsys.com> Sent: Sunday, August 5, 2018 3:46 PM Cc: nhts.data2017(a)gmail.com Subject: NHTS Data Challenge Importance: High Can you please share this with your respective committees. The TRB NHTS task force (ABJ45T) is organizing a data challenge and more information is below. Introduction Can you tell us something original and surprising about transportation, health, commerce, or patterns in America? The 2017 NHTS data is rich and able to provide insight into important questions, if used by thorough and curious researchers. Can you shed light on a topic like commuting, errands, eating habits, walking, household composition, effects of ride sharing, transit use or something else? Develop an idea, analyze the data, and explain the importance of the result. Data Challenge This data challenge is a competition for enthusiastic students, professionals, and the public who want to showcase their analytical and technical skills. The participants may work individually or in teams and will have to showcase practical outcome using the 2017 NHTS public use data. Deadline - Oct 1, 2018 Contact - Cynthia Bland at <mailto:nhts.data2017@gmail.com> nhts.data2017(a)gmail.com Prize - Opportunity to present at the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting. Complete details about the data challenge are attached. Thanks, Krishnan Krishnan Viswanathan | Cambridge Systematics, Inc. | 1566 Village Square Boulevard, Suite 2 Tallahassee, FL 32309 | o: 850-671-0203 m: 617-942-1156 | e-mail: kviswanathan(a)camsys.com <mailto:kviswanathan@camsys.com> | www.camsys.com <http://www.camsys.com/>

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