ctpp-news July 2012

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Regional and Statewide Census Geodatabases

by John-Paul Hopman

We are looking for a pre-configured 2010 Census Geodatabase with both linework and data attached for at least the state of Indiana, if not also including the surrounding states. Although all of the data can be downloaded from the Census Bureau on an as needed basis, we would like a more permanent copy in-house for our GIS needs and publication to our regional GIS website. We are hoping to find something pre-built, rather then downloading and compiling everything ourselves. Any assistance in the endeavor is appreciated. John-Paul Hopman Michiana Area Council of Gov'ts

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API Request Table Codes

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

HERE IS a REPLY from the Census Bureau regarding the API forum and about the API itself. I am posting her response as I believe CB staff are not allowed to post to listservs. Elaine Murakami ------------------ Hi, API members are approved usually daily. There are no unapproved members currently in the membership queue. (If you are still having a problem getting approved, please contact Lisa Wolfisch Lisa.Wolfisch(a)census.gov<mailto:Lisa.Wolfisch@census.gov> directly). To answer some of the questions there - the API currently includes all of ACS 5 year 2010 and a portion of SF1 variables. These are listed at http://www.census.gov/developers/data/sf1.xml The API only allows a few variables per call at a time because we need to limit the work on the back end that the server does for each API call, but there is no limit on the calls an application can do. Note that the API pulls individual table cells and not tables. For example because Total Population exists as a cell in several tables, you can get to it with different variables as noted below, like <variable name="B02001_001E" concept="B02001. Race">Total:</variable> <variable name="B03001_001E" concept="B03001. Hispanic or Latino by Specific Origin">Total:</variable> Please send anyone my way for further help. Lisa Wolfisch Chief, Web and Social Media Branch Center for New Media & Promotions U.S. Census Bureau v: 301.763.5716

13 years, 10 months

API Request Table Codes

by Ennis, Samuel

I've noticed that the table codes used in the API requests don't seem to match the table codes used in the table master lists or in American Fact Finder. For example the ACS 5-year table number for "Total Population" is B01003, but in the examples of API requests here<http://www.census.gov/developers/> the table number used to fetch population statistics for California and New York is B02001_001E, which the master list would have me believe is the table code for race (plus the "_001E" which I'm mystified by). Is there a separate list of table IDs that the API recognizes / am I using the wrong lists? Sam Ennis

13 years, 10 months

Recorded Webinar on Deep Links to AFF from July 13, 2012

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/p22twaxszhi/ If you were unable to join us last Friday, here is the link to the recording. In this version (using Adobe Connect software), you can download the files in the "share pod". The webinar was less than one hour and we got a lot of useful tips and materials to copy and modify from Mara Kaminowitz and Eric Kramer. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning 206-220-4460 (in Seattle)

13 years, 10 months

New TMAs

by Kevin Shipman

Anyone know of link to GIS data/boundaries for new TMAs? Or possibly just maps. The new TMA list was released in today's Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/07/18/2012-17514/designati on-of-transportation-management-areas Kevin Shipman GIS Analyst Spokane Regional Transportation Council 221 W First Ave, Suite 310 Spokane, WA 99201 509/343-6385

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RFQ for Travel Model Data Assistance

by Andrew Rohne

I apologize for cross-posting. Feel free to forward this. The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is now accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms interested in engaging professional services for the processing of travel survey data files that can be used for trip rate estimation, trip distribution calibration, mode choice calibration, auto ownership model estimation and daily activity patterns. OKI will accept proposals until 4:00 p.m. EDT, August 28, 2012. Please visit OKI's website at http://www.oki.org/announcements/pdf/Model_Data_Assistance_RFQ.pdf for a copy of the Request for Qualifications. -- Andrew S. Rohne Transportation Modeling Manager Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments P: 513.621.6300 x115 * arohne(a)oki.org<mailto:arohne@oki.org> [cid:image001.png@01CD6432.B58BE8C0] <http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrohne> [cid:image002.png@01CD6432.B58BE8C0] <http://twitter.com/okiandrew> Join OKI's Social Media [cid:image003.jpg@01CD6432.B58BE8C0]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-OH/Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana-Regional-…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CD6432.B58BE8C0] <http://twitter.com/okircog> [cid:image005.jpg@01CD6432.B58BE8C0] <http://www.youtube.com/okircog> [cid:image006.jpg@01CD6432.B58BE8C0]<http://www.cvgairport.com/1st/rewards.html?utm_source=cvg1st.com&utm_medium…>

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Census API watch

by Ed Christopher

This just came out from the Census Bureau PR shop. It looks like the API will be out in July. I know this is causing a lot of excitement in our community and Elaine Murakami has talked about putting a webinar together on APIs. If anyone in our community has some API experience and would like to help with a webinar feel free to let me, or Elaine (Elaine.Murakami(a)dot.gov) know. ----------------- Census Application Programming Interface (API) — The Census Bureau is releasing its first-ever API. This online service provides the building blocks for developers to design online and mobile apps, such as interactive maps, charts and databases, using a variety of Census Bureau statistics. The API provides statistics down to the neighborhood level (tracts and block groups) from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey. With these two datasets available in the form of an API, database editors and other developers have easier access to a wide variety of timely, localized information, including population totals, age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, home ownership, education, income, employment, commuting and occupation. The API is currently undergoing beta testing and is scheduled for public release in July. More information about the API can be found at <http://www.census.gov/developers/>. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600 Matteson, IL 60443

13 years, 10 months

AFF2 Deep Linking application is up to CS ftpsite!

by Liang Long

Hi, all Eric Kramer from Pima Association of Governments developed a database application for those interested in creating "Deep Links" to tables on AFF2. Eric just did a presentation to introduce his access based application in this afternoon's " Deep Linking with Census AFF" Webinar. For those of you who are interested to download and use this application, you can download it from Cambridge Systematics website: Here is the link: ftp://ftp.camsys.com/clientsupport/CTPPdata/AFF2DeepLinking/ Username: 8305CTPP Password: 1900NJA Enjoy! Have a nice weekend! Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 9141 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com

13 years, 10 months

Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday July 13) at 1:00 -2:30 p.m. Eastern " Deep Linking with Census AFF" Webinar

by Liang Long

This is a friendly reminder that we will host a webinar "Deep Linking with Census AFF" tomorrow, July 13 at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern. We will have 2 presentations: Mara Kaminowitz, Baltimore Metropolitan Council: Introduction to Deep Links Eric Kramer, Pima Association of Governments: Overview of the AFF2 Deep Linking Database Tool We will have plenty of time for questions and answers. We will use our regular CTPP room, without requiring reservations. https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/ctpp1 This room hold 100 people. Please enter as a "guest" and type in your name. 1-888-675-2535 pc = 5860415# This webinar will be recorded and the link will be posted to CTPP listserv. Let's have a good learning experience on Friday the 13th of July. Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 9141 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com

13 years, 10 months

Chicago area practitioners: Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) Instruction

by Weinberger, Penelope

Attention Chicago CTPP folks. Registration is now available for the below-mentioned training. Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx <http://ctpp.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx> It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have. From: Jon Hallas [mailto:jhallas@cmap.illinois.gov] Subject: Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) Instruction CMAP is hosting an AASHTO/FHWA training course on using Census Transportation data. Would you send this promotional message to your Illinois mailing list? Thanks. -Jon August 6-7 at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) - TRAINING on the CENSUS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PACKAGE (CTPP). CTPP training is for anyone who wants to drill down into Census data and study travel behavior. This training is useful for anyone who works in comprehensive planning, congestion management, travel forecasting or air quality analysis. The training is 1.5 days long, hands on and computer based. The program is free of charge. Participants will receive instruction, practice analytical skills through exercises and learn to navigate the CTPP software. Registration is limited. Contact Jon Hallas <mailto:Jon%20Hallas%20%3cjhallas@cmap.illinois.gov%3e> at CMAP with questions or for details on registering for the program.

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