ABJ30-news June 2006

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by Ed Christopher

Is anyone going to the ASCE "Applications of Advanced Technology" conference in Chicago this August? I might be able to get you a moderatorship which looks like a slight break on the registration fee. Let me know ASAP if interested. http://www.asce.org/conferences/AATT06/ -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 19900 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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LaJolla Midyear Meeting

by Ed Christopher

Attached is the agenda for our LaJolla meeting. While the agenda makes the meeting look very structured let me assure you that there is plenty of opportunity to bring up ideas, issues and concerns. While thinking about midyear meetings, next summer we will be meeting in Chicago with the TRB planning committees. I do not have the specifics but it is usually the second week of July. Also, do not forget that August 1st is the deadline for paper submittals and that we do have a call-for-papers on the street. I have attached it. It calls for showcase applications of NHTS/NPTS. Finally, remember that with the paper submittal deadline comes paper review season. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 19900 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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Progress on the Transportation Information Needs Assessment

by Ed Christopher

Attached is a progress report that I got from Tom on the TINA study as a member of a TRB committee with a special interest in t he study. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Progress on the Transportation Information Needs Assessment Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:55:22 -0400 From: "Palmerlee, Thomas" <TPalmerlee(a)nas.edu> To: Attached is a short update on activities related to the Transportation Information Needs Assessment, reflecting the excellent progress working with the TRB committees on their needs. Tom Thomas M. Palmerlee Transportation Research Board 202-334-2907, tpalmerlee(a)nas.edu

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[Fwd: Examples of Data Making a Difference - July 10 Meeting]

by Ed Christopher

Can you guys take a look at this and give it some thought. right now all I keep coming up with are the wrong examples, like the space shuttle, states that refuse to pass primary seat belt laws and those without motorcycle helmet laws. In all case the data would suggest an obvious course of action but... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Examples of Data Making a Difference - July 10 Meeting Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 17:58:07 -0400 From: "Palmerlee, Thomas" <TPalmerlee(a)nas.edu> To: <edc(a)berwyned.com> Ed, Im looking forward to seeing you in La Jolla on Monday, July 10, in Ballroom B at 6pm, representing Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems. Nearly 40 group, section, or committee chairs will be attending the session. Your involvement is critical in moving forward the Technical Activities Divisions support of the congressionally mandated Transportation Information Needs Assessment. At the session we will: (a) update you on whats been done so far, (b) discuss the process going forward and elicit your reactions to it, and, (c) most important, get your insights on the importance of data in transportation decision-making. In advance of the meeting, we ask that you provide an example or two of cases in which you believe that data have made a difference in transportation decisions. Please email your responses to me by Monday, June 26 so we can use can use it to structure the discussion at our meeting on July 10th. At the session, we may ask some of you to summarize your case example for the whole group. Data can influence transportation decisions in many ways, including the following list: * Sharpen discussion * Define/clarify problem * Change priorities * Suggest solutions * Agenda setting * Cover for the Decision Makers * Identify who will be affected * Avoid surprised, errors * Basis for public involvement * Support (private) finance decision To make it easy for you, please describe your example(s) using the structure below: 1. Decision (What action): 2. Context (Who, Where, When): 3. Data Sources: 4. Analysis / Presentation Tools: 5. Interpretation: (How did data make a difference): We understand that you may not have this information at your fingertips. If so, please discuss this with one or two of your committee members who you feel have ready access to such examples. If you dont have an example to contribute to the session discussion, we are interested in your insights on how data can a difference in transportation decisions. So, please send us your additions or refinements to the bulleted list above. Tom

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[Fwd:PB Washington Update -- May 31, 2006]

by Ed Christopher

Here are two articles worth reading for those with an interest in this stuff. Where Congress has left off on appropriations and the "program" listing all the SAFETEALU related regulatory actions.

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ABJ30-news June 2006