ctpp-news January 2007

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SENIOR TRAVEL DEMAND MODELER POSTING--Please Forward Post or Announce

by Paul Hamilton

SENIOR TRAVEL DEMAND MODELER The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, located in Michigan=s state capital, is seeking a technically oriented professional transportation planner for the position of Senior Modeler. Requires strong skills, experience and training related to travel demand modeling. The successful candidate will have technical and analytical skills in many of the following areas: * Directly applying, updating and maintaining traffic forecasting models, such as TRANPLAN, TRANSCAD or other packages. * Developing and applying socioeconomic forecasting and/or land use models to prepare population and employment forecasts. * Air quality conformity/emissions analysis. * Familiarity with GIS, census data, highway capacity analysis and other traffic engineering studies, preparing long range transportation plans, corridor and sub-regional studies. * Working knowledge of spreadsheets, relational data bases and computer graphics packages. Programming in at least one advanced language preferred. Requirements: Bachelor=s in planning, engineering or related field. Four years of progressively responsible experience in directly applying travel demand models, preparing socioeconomic forecasts and air quality conformity/emissions modeling. Masters preferred and may substitute for two years of experience. Excellent writing and public communications skills required. Salary Range: $46,739 - $60,956 commensurate with skills and experience. Excellent benefits include employer paid family coverage for health, dental and eye care, plus pension, holidays, vacation and sick leave. Resume To: Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 913 W. Holmes Rd., Suite 201 Lansing, MI 48910 phamilton(a)mitcrpc.org Position open until filled. *An Equal Opportunity Employer* Paul T. Hamilton, Chief Planner Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 913 W. Holmes Road, Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 517.393.0342 (phone) 517.393.4424 (fax) tritrans(a)acd.net (email 1) phamilton(a)mitcrpc.org (email 2) www.mitcrpc.org (web)

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Using CTPP in influenza pandemic models and other purposes

by Murakami, Elaine

One of the things I like to track is how are people using the CTPP and the NHTS. Here are a few new applications! The January 2007 issue of Geoworld www.geoplace.com <http://www.geoplace.com/> includes an article about a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) project conducted by Los Alamos National Laboratory on simulating the spread of pandemic influenza. This model uses the tract-to-tract home-to-work flow data from CTPP2000 Part 3, along with long distance trip information from 2001 NHTS. The article notes that "previous epidemic models created in the 1970s were based on a single community model without spatial information." Oak Ridge National Labs is conducting a project for Transportation Security Administration where CTPP2000 Part 2 (workplace) at the block group and TAZ level is part of the equation for estimating daytime and nighttime populations. After placing workers at work locations, they distribute school age students to schools, colleges and universities, and others to hospitals. They use the NHTS data for estimating populations who stay at home. They currently do not try to model individual trips to shopping or other retail destinations. For more information, please contact Pat Hu at hups(a)ornl.gov Cities21 has been mapping labor market sheds using the CTPP2000 Part 2 data for an Environmental Protection Agency study "Transforming Office Parks into Transit Villages." They have identified 17 San Francisco Bay Area suburban major employment centers. Each center has at least 15,000 jobs. http://www.cities21.org/BABPC/ <http://www.cities21.org/BABPC/bizParksDetail.htm> For more information, please contact Steve Raney at cities21(a)cities21.org <mailto:steve_raney@cities21.org> . One of the reasons that I've heard that CTPP2000 has been used in these studies is that there is nationwide coverage with small geographic detail, and that it is "free." But it isn't free! The CTPP for 1990 and 2000 have been special tabulations commissioned by the transportation data community, particularly the State DOTs and MPOs via an AASHTO consolidated purchase. There have been discussions in the past about whether or not to charge for copies of data, but most recently, with the CTPP2000, it was decided that setting up charging and reimbursement systems would not be worthwhile. That is why the data were distributed FIRST to the State DOTs and MPOs who paid for the data products, but also why there are no licensing agreements on use and distribution of the data. One of the contributions from BTS for the CTPP2000 was to provide public on-line data access through the TranStats webpage and the "bookstore" for CD distribution. If you are doing some interesting work using the CTPP, please share it here on the CTPP listserv, or contact me at Elaine.murakami(a)fhwa.dot.gov and we can discuss an article for a future issue of the CTPP Status Report. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ctpp/status.htm The January 2007 issue is now available. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning 206-220-4460 (in Seattle)

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[CTPP] [Fwd: [acs-alert] American Community Survey Alert, Number 45]

by Ed Christopher

I thought this was worth forwarding to the group. At the bottom is the address if you are interested in subscribing to these alerts. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [acs-alert] American Community Survey Alert, Number 45 Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:43:52 -0500 From: cheryl.v.chambers(a)census.gov To: acs-alert(a)lists.census.gov American Community Survey Alert, Number 45 (released January 31, 2007) Informing you about news, events, data releases, congressional action, and other developments associated with the American Community Survey (ACS). News in this Alert *U.S. Census Bureau Releases Prototype ACS Summary File (SF) *2006 ACS Content Test Reports Now Available *Contact Us ______________________________________________________________________________ * U.S. Census Bureau Releases Prototype ACS Summary File (SF) A prototype of the ACS Summary File (SF) will be released Feb. 14, 2007 on the ACS Web site. This is a postponement of two weeks from the release date announced in the Dec. 28, 2006, ACS Alert, Number 44. Details on accessing the files and accompanying technical documentation will be released via ACS Alert on Feb. 14. The Census Bureau and American Community Survey Office hopes this prototype ACS-SF will give data users the opportunity to work with this set of files and provide the Census Bureau with useful comments. Feedback may be sent to: cmo.acs(a)census.gov. *2006 ACS Content Test Reports Now Available In 2006, the Census Bureau conducted the first test of new and modified content since the ACS reached full implementation levels of data collection. The 2006 ACS Content Test report series presents the results of that testing that will help determine the content for the 2008 ACS. There are 21 reports in the series, which may be found on the Census Bureauâs Web site at: <http://www.census.gov/acs/www/AdvMeth/index.htm >. __________________________________________________________________ The ACS is a key component in the Census Bureauâs 2010 Decennial Census Program, which also consists of early planning and modernization of geographic operations and a short-form only for the 2010 Census. ___________________________________________________________________ *Contact Us If you have questions or comments about the American Community Survey, please call (888) 346-9682 or e-mail cmo.acs(a)census.gov. If you choose to unsubscribe or change your list options, you may do so by visiting this site and entering your e-mail address at the bottom of the page under the ACS-Alert subscriber's section. This will take you to an options page where you may request your password, unsubscribe, or set other options. If you have questions about this list, please send a message to acs-alert-admin(a)lists.census.gov. _______________________________________________ acs-alert mailing list acs-alert(a)lists.census.gov http://lists.census.gov/mailman/listinfo/acs-alert

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CENSUS NEWS FLASH

by ed christopher

Good morning, census stake holders.Attached is a CENSUS NEWS FLASH with information on proposed funding for the Census Bureau for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2007. Terri Ann Terri Ann Lowenthal Legislative & Policy Consultant 1250 4th St., SW Apt. W615 Washington, DC 20024 (tel.) 202-484-3067 TerriAnn2K(a)aol.com ***************************

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Census News Brief

by ed christopher

Attached is the latest Census News Brief from Terri Ann Lowenthal -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Census News Brief Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:05:57 EST From: Terriann2K(a)aol.com To: Terriann2K(a)aol.com Hello, census stakeholders. Attached please find the first Census News Brief for 2007, with information on Census Bureau funding, new congressional committees, and more. Thanks for your continued interest. Terri Ann Terri Ann Lowenthal Legislative & Policy Consultant 1250 4th St., SW Apt. W615 Washington, DC 20024 (tel.) 202-484-3067 TerriAnn2K(a)aol.com ***************************

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Job Opening Information at Metropolitan Council - PrincipalForecaster

by bob.paddock＠metc.state.mn.us

The attachment below describes an opportunity now open at Metropolitan Council in St. Paul, MN. I'd appreciate your help publicizing the opening or referring candidates. We are planning now for our next major forecast for the Twin Cities region (2000-2040). Our objective is to have a disaggregate micro-simulation model that incorporates discrete choice methods, and that can interface with the Council's transportation model. The Council is seeking talent that can prepare, implement, calibrate and manage the demographic and land-use modeling. Questions about the Council's hiring process can be addressed to Brenda McCoy, Human Resources, HR.Team3(a)metc.state.mn.us Regards --Todd Graham Research Manager Metropolitan Council ___________________________________ Notice of Job Opening Position:Research Analyst (Principal Forecaster) Job Posting No:290779 Salary Range: $51,952 - $77,928 Division:Data ResourcesDepartment:Research Application Deadline:1/19/07 Position Summary Provides expertise and project leadership for demographic forecasting, socio-economic modeling, development and re-development monitoring, and land supply analysis. Provides consultation to clients in the application of research to regional growth strategy and planning. Assumes principal responsibility for the Council's demographic and land use forecasting, including scoping and implementation of a new disaggregate micro-simulation model (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). Leads the demographic and geographic forecast modeling of major forecast revisions (2-3 times per decade), working with team to assess, analyze and organize data inputs needed by the forecast model. Participates as forecast expert in regional system plans development (transportation and water resources) and local comprehensive plans review and coordinates minor/interim forecast revisions. Provides consultation and support for other Council projects. Education/Training & Experience Requirements *Master's degree in demography, geography, applied economics, statistics, a related social science, or urban planning. *Minimum 5 years of professional experience in research, analysis, government statistics and/or data management, which includes 2 years of experience in each of the following areas: Research project design and management, Demographic forecasting and model-building, Advanced statistical analysis (regression, log-linear, cluster analysis, factor analysis, etc.). *Inter-disciplinary knowledge of current regional science theory and methods, as well as understanding of metropolitan growth management. *Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Access, SAS for statistical analysis, and programming tools (e.g., VBA/VB, C++, Python, Perl or similar). Preferred Qualifications *Preference given for experience in land use econometrics, spatial econometrics, or disaggregate micro-simulation forecast modeling (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). A combination of Education and years of relevant experience may be considered. Please visit our website at http://metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for more information about this position and for employment application forms. How to Apply For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application form and resume. Position closes 4:30 pm on January 19, 2007. Metropolitan Council Email: HR.Team3(a)metc.state.mn.us, or Fax: 651/602-1071, or Mail: Human Resources, 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101 Please visit our website at http://metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for more information about this position and for employment application forms. Robert J. Paddock Transportation Research Metropolitan Council 390 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 651 602-1340 _______________________________________________ ctpp-news mailing list ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net http://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news

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Job Opening for a Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist.

by Linda LaSut

Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist Job Opening Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization Brazos County, Texas The Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the transportation planning body for Brazos County. Representatives from the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas A&M University (TAMU), Brazos County, Brazos Transit, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the public and other stakeholders work together to create a continuing, cooperative & comprehensive planning process. Summary of Position: The Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist is responsible for: (1) Developing and maintaining a regional transportation planning four-step model to support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and other necessary applications. (2) Integrating GIS with the regional transportation planning analysis, to provide visual representations. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop local area inputs that the Department of Transportation requires for transportation models (e.g. demographics, networks inventories, and forecasts). * Research and analyze employment, population, housing, and land use data for use in the transportation model. Coordinate work with local governments to review and revise network data. Construct transportation network computer models for present and future years based on demographic forecasts. * Conduct/Assist in socio-demographic research for use in the transportation model and MTP, using Census Data, including the Census Transportation Planning Package and other data sources as appropriate. * Develop, document and produce travel demand estimates and conduct analyses of different transportation scenarios related to local transportation plans, corridor studies, plan updates and other special studies using the transportation model. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Broad knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of statistical modeling and transportation planning. Knowledge of transportation modeling processes and data needs, modeling theory and steps necessary to design, run and evaluate computer models & TIAs. * Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; prioritize goals; prepare clear and concise reports; prepare informational materials and present complex technical material in non-technical terms to a variety of audiences. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, technical committees, policy board, partner agencies, public officials and the general public. Experience & Training Required: * Bachelor's degree in geography, transportation, urban planning, information systems or a related field. * At least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS. * Master's degree in geography, transportation, urban planning, information systems or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. * Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, proper insurance, and reliable vehicle. See website for complete job description. Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 / year (Relocation expenses are not paid) Closing Date: February 15, 2007 To Apply: Submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: BCSMPO Attn: Linda LaSut 3608 E. 29th Street Suite 113 Bryan, TX 77802 Email: llasut(a)bcsmpo.org <mailto:llasut@verizon.net> URL: http://www.bcsmpo.org <http://www.bcsmpo.org/>

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Federal Register Notice -- Boundary and Annexation Survey

by robert.a.lamacchia＠census.gov

The Census Bureau recently issued a Federal Register Notice on the collection of governmental unit boundaries through the annual Boundary and Annexation Survey. This will cover the BAS through the collection of the boundaries for the 2010 Census. I am attaching a PDF copy of the Notice. Let us know if you have any questions, or submit any written comments to the Department of Commerce as indicated in the Notice. Bob LaMacchia Geography Division U. S. Census Bureau (See attached file: 2006-1215-BAS federal register notice.pdf) Boundary and Annexation Survey SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via e-mail to DHynek(a)doc.gov).

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Job Opening at Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

by Zakaria, Thabet

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) currently has an opening for a Transportation Engineer/Planner. For details, please refer to the attachment, or go to DVRPC's website at: http://www.dvrpc.org/about/jobs/jobopen.htm. DVRPC provides comprehensive, coordinated planning for the orderly growth and development of the bi-state region. This region includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer in New Jersey. As an interstate, intercounty, and intercity agency, DVRPC advises on regional policy and capital funding issues concerning transportation, economic development, the environment, and land use. Thabet Zakaria Deputy Director, Technical Services Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-238-2885 Email: tzakaria(a)dvrpc.org Fax: 215-592-9125 <<Transportation Engineer.doc>>

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Job Opening at Puget Sound Regional Council

by Larry Blain

The Puget Sound Regional Council (MPO for the Seattle WA area) has an opening for the position of Director of Data Systems and Analysis. For information, see the attached announcement, or go to the PSRC web site at http://www.psrc.org/about/jobs/index.htm Larry Blain Principal Planner Puget Sound Regional Council 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 464-5402 lblain(a)psrc.org

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