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Re: [ABJ30] [Fwd: NYMTC-NOTES FOR 03/22/06]

by Kuo-Ann Chiao

Ed: Thank you for passing the NYMTC NOTES to the committe members. There are more than 6000 people on the distribution list of the newletter. It is good to know that you enjoy the newletter and, particularly, the Data Corner. This gives our data staff a good incentive to produce more interesting articles for the Data Corner. Kuo-Ann Kuo-Ann Chiao Technical Group Director NY Metro Transp Council 212 383 7212 (O) 917 796 0841 (C) >From Blackberry.......... >>> Ed Christopher <edc(a)berwyned.com> 3/22 6:28 pm >>> I thought I would pass this along for several reasons. First, it has been a while since there was any committee communication. Second, I sorta like newsletters and wouldn't mind see others pass along things from lists they are on especially when the newsletter contains third; a data element see "DATA CORNER:" Remember if you want to post something to the entire committee (ABJ30, Urban Data) just send it to abj30-news(a)chrispy.net KouAnn, I don't know if you knew I was even on you agency's mail list but I have always enjoyed the newsletter. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: NYMTC-NOTES FOR 03/22/06 Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:00:51 -0500 From: "NYMTC-NOTES" <NYMTC-NOTES(a)dot.state.ny.us> In this issue of NYMTC-NOTES: * Shared Goals Announced at Annual Meeting * Visit by Officials from Japan * Awards for Commute Alternatives * Place to Be on April 4th * Do You Believe in Density? * Trucks and Buses Discussed at SAWG * DATA CORNER: 2004 Truck Toll Report-Just Released * CALENDAR OF EVENTS * You may also view NYMTC-NOTES at : http://www.nymtc.org/download_file.cfm?filename=nn032206.pdf If you have any problems, please contact us at : nymtc-notes(a)dot.state.ny.us

18 years, 9 months

[Fwd: NYMTC-NOTES FOR 03/22/06]

by Ed Christopher

I thought I would pass this along for several reasons. First, it has been a while since there was any committee communication. Second, I sorta like newsletters and wouldn't mind see others pass along things from lists they are on especially when the newsletter contains third; a data element see "DATA CORNER:" Remember if you want to post something to the entire committee (ABJ30, Urban Data) just send it to abj30-news(a)chrispy.net KouAnn, I don't know if you knew I was even on you agency's mail list but I have always enjoyed the newsletter. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: NYMTC-NOTES FOR 03/22/06 Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:00:51 -0500 From: "NYMTC-NOTES" <NYMTC-NOTES(a)dot.state.ny.us> In this issue of NYMTC-NOTES: * Shared Goals Announced at Annual Meeting * Visit by Officials from Japan * Awards for Commute Alternatives * Place to Be on April 4th * Do You Believe in Density? * Trucks and Buses Discussed at SAWG * DATA CORNER: 2004 Truck Toll Report-Just Released * CALENDAR OF EVENTS * You may also view NYMTC-NOTES at : http://www.nymtc.org/download_file.cfm?filename=nn032206.pdf If you have any problems, please contact us at : nymtc-notes(a)dot.state.ny.us

18 years, 9 months

FW: Update on NPTS 2008

by Srinivasan, Nanda

Ed C. wanted this forwarded to the group as FYI... ********* ALL INTERESTED IN AN NPTS ADD-ON/ Previous Add-ONs I wanted to give you some background about the funding of the NPTS, and update you as of the status of funding today (2/23/06). As you may know, the recently passed re-authorizing legislation, SAFETEA-LU, did not include any of the usual money for FHWA Office of Policy research projects (these moneys were allocated in earmarks). One of the research projects usually conducted by the FHWA Office of Policy is the National Personal Travel Survey (NPTS). Just last month DOT announced that the 2007 CFS would be funded at the same sample size as the previous series. That's terrific news. The funding was found by shifting some projects out of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and into other agencies. Recently, letters of support (from MPOs and States, Academia, NARC, etc.) have been coming into Secretary Mineta's office, which helps build the case for funding the NPTS as part of DOT's 'critical' needs. As a result, there has been movement in the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Policy to identify sources of funding for the NPTS. Traditionally, such sources have included other DOT agencies, such as NHTSA and FTA, but we also have identified outside Federal agencies who are willing to help by allocating funds to the NPTS, such as the Energy Information Agency, the Center for Disease Control, and EPA. So as of today we are optimistic that the 2008 NPTS will go forward as scheduled and with the same sample size as previous surveys. But I do have to caution our add-on partners that things may look worse before they look better again. Historically, our funding has been like the waves on the ocean, first up then down. This is just the nature of research funding at the national level. You may like to know that Florida has committed to 12,000 samples, New York State to 11,000, and Virginia is likely to have more than 12,000 samples which also helps us get the attention of decision-makers. We are also investigating alternate pooled fund resources to conduct Add-Ons. We will continue to update you on our plans and progress. I hope that this update answers your questions, and please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail, or give me a call at anytime if you need more information. Also, attached is a recent brief on congestion we will soon be releasing. Best Regards, The NPTS Team (Susan Liss, Nancy McGuckin, and Nanda Srinivasan) Susan Liss (202-366-5060) Nancy McGuckin (202-366-8750) Nanda Srinivasan (202-366-5021)

18 years, 10 months

[Fwd: [NCHRP_ANNOUNCE] Staff Position: Senior Program Officer, NCHRP]

by ed christopher

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [NCHRP_ANNOUNCE] Staff Position: Senior Program Officer, NCHRP Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:44 -0500 From: "Jencks, Crawford" <CJENCKS(a)NAS.EDU> Reply-To: NotifyNCHRP(a)NAS.EDU To: NCHRP_ANNOUNCE(a)LSW.NAS.EDU To: DISTRIBUTION see below From: Crawford F. Jencks Manager, National Cooperative Highway Research Program Subject: Staff Position: Senior Program Officer We are seeking your help in informing qualified individuals of an employment opportunity within the National Cooperative Highway Research Program of the Transportation Research Board. Below is a link to the job description. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for research projects on a variety of subjects. We are especially interested in an individual with broad transportation experience and an understanding of research practices. In particular, we would like to fill the position with an individual having a solid appreciation of the design, construction, maintenance, safety, and operations of transportation/highway facilities. Those interested may submit applications on-line, by mail or fax. If submitting an application by mail or fax, please provide detailed biographical information, previous employment, salary history, education, and other pertinent facts and reference Job Requisition Number 060029-4. http://nationalacademies.wfrecruiter.com/jobs_details1.asp?Job_id=61793&Pag… DISTRIBUTION -- Chair and Members, AASHTO Standing Committee on Research; Chair and Members, AASHTO Research Advisory Committee; Directors, University Transportation Centers; NCHRP Announce Listserv

18 years, 10 months

[Fwd: Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey got cut!]

by Ed Christopher

More bad news on the data front. All of this just punctuates why the TRB Committees' effort behind the Transportation Information Needs Assessment (TINA) Study is so important. There is still one more week to log onto the site and let us know, what "unmet" data needs you have facing you or what data gaps you see ahead. The URL for the web site is http://www.nustats.com/TRB4/. Don't forget when entering your ideas to associate them with a TRB committee by its number. There is a link to to ALL the TRB committee numbers at the site. The committee affiliation is important because once all the information is collected it will be sorted by committee and sent back to each chair to refine and organize. And most of all, do not hold back. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey got cut! Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:26:01 -0500 From: "Hu, Patricia S." <hups(a)ornl.gov> To: Members and Friends of ABJ10 Morning to youal! One of our committee members, Tom Zabelsky, called yesterday to share this devastating news. By now, many of you probably heard. The Presidents fiscal year 2007 budget does not include funding for the 2007 Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS), a component of the Economic Census. Another huge data gap to fill! This decision impacts many critical programs in DOT, DOE, EPA Tom is taking comments, questions and supports. His number is 301 763-5175. Pat Hu Director, Center for Transportation Analysis Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2360 Cherahala Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37932-6472 hups(a)ornl.gov Tel: (865)946-1349 Fax: (865)946-1314 http://cta.ornl.gov

18 years, 10 months

Testing...

by Chris Parrinello

Testing archives of abj30-news messages. Please ignore. Thanks, Chris

18 years, 10 months

TRB Urban Data Committee Info

by Ed Christopher

At our committee meeting last week we began to address the topic of the Transportation Information Needs Assessment (TINA) Study. In response to the suggestions from some committee chairs, TRB has decided to increase the number of ways for us to provide inputs to this important study. One way is to have a website to capture our ideas. At the website you will be asked to identify and then elaborate on "what are the unmet transportation information needs for you and/or those you work with or support?" For each session you can only have three unmet needs but that does not mean that you can not go through the form multiple times. The TINA website http://www.nustats.com/TRB4 will be open for all of you (committee members and friends) to provide your responses from January 30 to February 17, 2006. Please note our committee code ABJ30 Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems when providing information related to transportation information needs. Your responses will come back to me for integration into our report back to TRB. Keep in mind that we have been encouraged to think broadly about information needs and not use budgetary or other constraints as barriers. I look forward to your ideas. Remember do not feel constrained. For some more background I have attached what TRB passed out to its chairs prior to the Annual Meeting. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 19900 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, IL 60461 _______________________________________________ abj30-news mailing list abj30-news(a)chrispy.net http://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/abj30-news

18 years, 11 months

TRB and Committee Information

by Ed Christopher

Attached for your reading pleasure are several items dealing with things happening at TRB relevant to the Data Section and our committee. Probably the first place to start is with the item called 'TRB Items.doc'. It contains a note from Tom Palmerlee on items that TRB wants me to cover during our annual meeting. The next item and probably the most important to think about before our meeting would be the 'TRB Committee Request.doc'. It describes a major effort that is underway to support what is known as the Transportation Information Needs Assessment Study. I call it the TINA study. If you looked at our agenda you will see that I plan on spending some time on this as our committee has a direct stake in its outcome. This is important stuff. The remaining items the 'Report for the Data Section.doc' contains Tom's overview of what the Section is doing. The 'critical issues.pdf' is the latest critical issues developed by the TRB Executive Board and the last thing is the 'Data Section agenda.doc'. I am passing on the Section agenda as I thought it was instructive to know about the Section and some of the more procedural things underway. I am traveling to Washington on Wednesday for an LEHD workshop later this week so you don't have to worry about any more paper coming you way. I am rapidly running out of time... -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 19900 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, IL 60461 _______________________________________________ abj30-news mailing list abj30-news(a)chrispy.net http://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/abj30-news

18 years, 11 months

[Fwd: Data Committee Research Interest Forms]

by Ed Christopher

See attached. It sort of reminds me of the research statement data base we tried to get off the ground. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 19900 Governors Dr Olympia Fields, IL 60461

19 years

[Fwd: Fw: Advance notice of TRB Innovations in Transportation ModelingConference]

by Ed Christopher

I snagged this along the lines.

19 years

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