Hi – please see below for an upcoming CTPP training opportunity.

For more details, please contact Penelope, cc’d here.

Thanks

Stacey

Stacey Bricka, PhD

512-921-6791

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Free Training!  Please forward liberally!

We will be in Denver at DRCOG on Tuesday and Wednesday June 27 – 28 to teach the CTPP 1.5 day short course.  Registration is available by sending me an email. If you would like to reserve a slot, email pweinberger@aashto.org

Who is CTPP Training aimed at?

CTPP Training is chiefly aimed at data users at MPOs and

States. It is appropriate for consultants and students as well.

This training is designed for anyone who is required to work on

long range planning, congestion management, travel forecast,

air quality analysis.

CTPP training sessions are typically one and half days of

hands-on work in a computer based setting. Participants will

engage in discussion, practice analytical skills through exercises,

learn to navigate the CTPP software, and leave with a better

understanding of what transportation data are available and

what are the avoidable pitfalls to using them.

Subjects Covered

Understanding and Dealing with Data Issues

• In-depth, ongoing discussion optimally resulting in better,

smarter data users

Transportation Data and How to Get It

• CTPP, ACS, JTW—What do these acronyms mean? What

agencies collect and produce these data? How accurate,

current, reliable are they?

What Kind of Data Is Collected and Where Is It?

• Commutes, Tours, Modes. Websites, Search engines, Hard

Files—What’s out there, how is it found, how is it acquired?

Census and CTPP Geography, Understanding It, Using It

• Custom geography for planning applications

CTPP Data Access Software

• A hands-on, follow-along, in depth, tutorial: Attendees will

create a profile of an area using many features of the CTPP

Data Access Software

Each class is customized for the locality and participants will

receive invaluable access to information and resources that

they will use again and again. The training is interesting,

informative, vital and entertaining.

Penelope Weinberger

CTPP Program Manager

AASHTO

ctpp.transportation.org