ctpp-news June 2013

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FW: Census Bureau News -- Census Bureau Media Advisory Commuting Products to be Embargoed

by Chuck Imbrogno

Apologies to all. Meant to forward to folks in-house. Hit "send" before changing the "recipients" field. Chuck Imbrogno -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Imbrogno Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 4:11 PM To: 'ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net' Subject: RE: [CTPP] Census Bureau News -- Census Bureau Media Advisory Commuting Products to be Embargoed Shannon, Chuck: FYI - See bottom of this e-mail chain for the "Media Advisory" from the Census Bureau regarding the Commuter Flow data that Tom Fontaine asked about earlier today. Data was "embargoed" by the Census Bureau. Available to the media at noon today, but not released publicly to everyone else (including us) until midnight tonight. Bob Schwartz should be downloading the file sometime in the morning. Chuck Imbrogno -----Original Message----- From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Graham, Todd Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 7:32 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: Re: [CTPP] Census Bureau News -- Census Bureau Media Advisory Commuting Products to be Embargoed Census Bureau wil be releasing data and reports on commuting patterns next week. If you have Census PIO embargo access, you'll be able to dig into it as early as Monday afternoon. This is a new product -- so I'm not sure how the data will be structured -- anyone know? Enjoy. --Todd Graham Metropolitan Council Research ________________________________________ From: U.S. Census Bureau [census(a)subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 9:54 AM Subject: Census Bureau News -- **Census Bureau Media Advisory** Commuting Products to be Embargoed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2013 Public Information Office CB13-39 301-763-3030 email: <pio(a)census.gov> ***CENSUS BUREAU MEDIA ADVISORY*** Commuting Products to be Embargoed The U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office will offer an embargo period next week for members of the media to view a series of commuting products. Statistics will be available for every county in the U.S. showing the number of workers that commute in or out and which counties those commuters travel to and from. Additional reports and tables, based on statistics from the American Community Survey, examine U.S. residents traveling across county and state lines to work. Specifically, the products present U.S. workers who have commutes of 60 minutes or longer and workers who have "mega commutes" of at least 90 minutes and 50 miles. Statistics will also be available for every county in the U.S. that show the number of workers that commute into or out of the county and which counties those commuters travel to and from. The reports and tables will be posted to the Census Bureau's embargo site at noon EST Monday, March 4. The public release will be at 12:01 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 5. Wire and distribution services are prohibited from distributing embargoed news releases and data files to subscribers before the public release date and time. If you are interested in scheduling a radio interview on Tuesday, March 5, please contact the U.S. Census Bureau Public Information Office at 301-763-3030. _______________________________________________ ctpp-news mailing list ctpp-news(a)ryoko.chrispy.net http://ryoko.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news

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Re: [CTPP] Training Opportunity June 20, 2:30 eastern - CTPP Webinar - Snapshot 2013

by Weinberger, Penelope

Still some spots open for next week's training! From: Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 5:47 PM To: 'ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net' Cc: ctpp(a)aashto.org; TMIP-L(a)LISTSERV.TMIPONLINE.ORG Subject: Training Opportunity June 20, 2:30 eastern - CTPP Webinar - Snapshot 2013 Hi All, Have you been wondering what your good friends over at the Census Transportation Planning Products Program have been doing lately? Well here is your opportunity to find out! The CTPP is hosting a webinar in anticipation of releasing our new data set in August 2013. This webinar will cover many interesting topics such as: Introduction to the current CTPP - Clara Reschovsky, MWCOG - CTPP Oversight Board member An overview of the CTPP program including current status, funding, outlook Data - Penelope Weinberger, AASHTO CTPP Program Manager with Liang Long, Cambridge Systematics Data products available from the program now, what's coming in the near future Training and Outreach- Ed Christopher - FHWA Resource Center Training, what's available, how to get it Current Research - Phil Mescher, IA DOT - CTPP Oversight Board member research undertaken by the program you must (and may) register for this webinar, capacity is limited to 200, you may use voice over IP to participate, a phone number will also be provided. This webinar will be recorded for future viewing. This webinar may be eligible to provide AICP credit, we are working on that and will keep you posted. To register, go to: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.as… (you may have to copy and paste the whole link, if it breaks on your page) Penelope Z. Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 ctpp.transportation.org

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Fwd: Census Bureau News: National Day of Civic Hacking Results in New Web Applications Using American Community Survey Statistics

by Mara Kaminowitz

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *U.S. Census Bureau* Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Subject: Census Bureau News: National Day of Civic Hacking Results in New Web Applications Using American Community Survey Statistics To: mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org ** ** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2013* *CB13-TPS.56* *National Day of Civic Hacking Results in New Web Applications Using American Community Survey Statistics* More than 11,000 people across the country participated in the National Day of Civic Hacking on June 1-2, with many of them using the rich array of local statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to develop new online apps. During the event, software developers and entrepreneurs from across the country collaborated to invent and build solutions using publicly released data, code and technology to solve challenges relevant to communities. Census Bureau staff participated in 31 events throughout the country to help developers use American Community Survey statistics to build new apps. One app developed at the event creates heat maps that show American Community Survey statistics at the county level across the United States. More examples can be found on the Census Bureau’s Developer’s Forum<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>in the Application Showcase. The event is in line with one of the main goals of the Digital Government Strategy, to create “open data” to allow the public to access government data. Through access to data sets in the Census Bureau’s application programming interface (API), these new applications use statistics to help communities with economic development issues or with disaster planning. “These new applications offer inspiring examples of the kind of innovative tools that can be created using statistics from the American Community Survey,” said Thomas Mesenbourg, the Census Bureau’s acting director. “By accessing our data through the API, developers have harnessed the power of these statistics to create practical new applications that will give communities greater insight when answering real-world questions.” The statistics were publicly available through the Census Bureau’s open API. Developers can access the API online and share ideas through the Census Bureau’s Developers Forum. The API is just one aspect of the Census Bureau’s digital transformation. The Census Bureau’s first mobile app, America’s Economy, was released last year and provides users with 16 economic indicators from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics. -X- ------------------------------ [image: US Census Bureau]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Explore and share the Census Bureau’s new interactive population clock<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (http://go.usa.gov/TrdJ<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…><http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>), now with real-time population projections and interactive data tools. STAY CONNECTED: [image: Visit us on Facebook]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [image: Visit us on Twitter]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [image: Visit us on YouTube]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [image: Sign up for email updates]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [image: Visit us on GovLoop]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [image: Americas Economy Icon]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'support(a)govdelivery.com');> ------------------------------ This email was sent to mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org');> by U.S. Census Bureau · 4600 Silver Hill Road · Washington, DC 20233 [image: Powered by GovDelivery]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> -- Mara Kaminowitz, GISP GIS Analyst ......................................................................... Baltimore Metropolitan Council Offices @ McHenry Row 1500 Whetstone Way Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21230 410-732-0500 ext. 1030 mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org www.baltometro.org

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Census Bureau News: Commuter-Adjusted Population Estimates: American Community Survey 2006-2010

by Ed Christopher

Attached is the press release on some newly released Census Tables that may be of interest regarding daytime populations. -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600 Matteson, IL 60443

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New Sustainable Communities Census Hot Report helps you assess your community's performance on sustain'y indicators

by Liang.Long.CTR＠dot.gov

Hi, All Ted Cochin from EPA Office of Sustainable Communities asked me to publicize their new HotReport. The Hotreport was funded by EPA and Cambridge Systematics was the contractor. The HotReport can be accessed from here: http://thedataweb.rm.census.gov/TheDataWeb_HotReport2/EPA2/EPA_HomePage2.hr… US EPA Smart Growth (@EPAsmartgrowth) tweeted at 1:11pm - 6 Jun 13: New Sustainable Communities Census Hot Report helps you assess your community's performance on sustain'y indicators: go.usa.gov/b9qe (https://twitter.com/EPAsmartgrowth/status/342690264273526785) CTPP Newsletter January 2013 issue also has an article introducing this HotReport http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/census_issues/ctpp/status_report/sr010113.… Thanks, Liang Long

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Re: [CTPP] Means of Transportation Categories

by TMarchwinski＠njtransit.com

Jack- Can you send a letter or email to FTA with your comments. They are looking for support to forward to the Census Bureau. Ken Cervenka, who works for Jim Ryan is the contact. Thanks, Tom From: Dean, Jack [mailto:jdean@mtahq.org] Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 1:40 PM To: Marchwinski, Tom W. (CPLNTWM); ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: RE: Means of Transportation Categories Hi Tom, Sorry for the belated reply! I find myself pretty much in agreement with you as to the appropriate wording; and also, at least for this region, including light rail with streetcar and trolley seems the best choice if there can't be any change in the number of modes. Thanks for including us Jack Dean MTA Planning 347 Madison Ave, 10th Floor NY, NY 10017 t. 212-878-7191 f. 212-878-1025 From: TMarchwinski(a)njtransit.com<mailto:TMarchwinski@njtransit.com> [mailto:TMarchwinski@njtransit.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:49 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news@chrispy.net> Subject: RE: Means of Transportation Categories Ken- Thanks for sending me an update. Here are my views on this. I totally agree with the first two descriptions. Keeping light rail, streetcar or trolley together makes sense and puts light rail on the ACS survey, unlike the problems today as I had indicted earlier where I have seen in areas with new LRT service in New Jersey many respondents are checking "Other", because there is no Light Rail option. Trolley is just not significant enough to warrant a separate section, and in a few cases it integrates or operates with LRT. If a new trolley like in Washington DC is put in, you will be able to differentiate trolley since there are no other choices like that. Same with Rail: subway or elevated, this is OK. I do have a major problem with the last one, Rail: long distance commuter service. When I first read this, I though AMTRAK or a long distance train. Since the NY area probably has about 2/3 of the commuter rail ridership in the US, I think many people will think this refers to AMTRAK, and will not check this, and probably check "Other". This needs to be re-worded. Most commuter rail riders do not think of themselves as long distance. In fact, many of our commuter rail riders are relatively short distance, with average trip lengths of about 20-25 miles. I also think getting rid of the word railroad is a problem. In fact, both commuter railroad and true long distance or intercity rail is still an actual railroad with multiple cars pulled by an engine or self-propelled cars. I am going to send this to a few others in both New Jersey, New York and Conn. to see what they think of this, but I suspect they will have the same reaction. Here is an alternative wording, which is close to what you have but makes a difference: Rail: Commuter or long distance railroad or Rail: Commuter or long-distance railroad service. By putting "commuter" first, it is clear this is a commuter service, with distance not an issue, and long distance rail is secondary or another option. Having long distance first confuses the issue. Also, by putting the word "railroad" into the response, it is clear this is a railroad service, not something else. Also, keeping the word railroad links it to the previous description in the census going back to 1970, so people are clear this is a railroad service and historic data and meanings continue over time. I think this proposed change makes it clear that distance is not an issue, and commuter railroad or long distance railroad is the mode. Let me know what you and others think, but I think this relatively minor change in wording order and one word makes this clearer. Tom Marchwinski Sr. Director Forecasting and Research New Jersey Transit From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net> [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Ken.Cervenka(a)dot.gov<mailto:Ken.Cervenka@dot.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:00 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news@chrispy.net> Subject: [CTPP] ACS: Means of Transportation Categories Hello Tom and all, Agencies must send justification for proposed revisions or new content to OMB and the Census Bureau by June 14, 2013. The intent is for U.S. DOT (via BTS) to formally submit the "please include light rail" request. Based on various discussions that have taken place (particularly those on this listserv), here are the (current) proposed modifications to the three rail transit categories in the Means of Transportation Question 31 (with all other modal groups to be unchanged): __ Rail: light rail, streetcar, or trolley (a change from the current "Streetcar or trolley car") __ Rail: subway or elevated (a change from the current "Subway or elevated") __ Rail: long-distance commuter service (a change from the current "Railroad") Assuming OMB approves a "cognitive testing" program, the exact wording of whatever eventually goes "final" will of course depend on the test results. I sure don't want to stretch this out to the point of missing the June 14 deadline, but it may be useful to subject this to another round of public vetting on the CTPP listserv. So: what do you all think? Ken Cervenka FTA Office of Planning and Environment From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net> [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of TMarchwinski(a)njtransit.com<mailto:TMarchwinski@njtransit.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:38 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news@chrispy.net> Subject: Re: [CTPP] County Commuting Flows Penelope- I found this email from a few months ago, and would like to let you know that NJT uses CTPP 3 year data to show broad county to county flows for Trans-Hudson transit planning. We used the 2006-08 data to show trends since 2000 in where commuting to Manhattan and other key areas has changed. We also saw that there was a shift to bus and rail commuting, vs. auto for this market in most counties. The 3 year is helpful for understanding broad trends, and specific changes. I noticed with the 5 year flow data at the county level that we saw changes related to the Great Recession. Since the 5 year data has the 3 year data imbedded as part of the 5 year data, I have looked at the difference between the 5 year and 3 year data to surmise changes between 2008 and 2010. I know statistically this may not be totally accurate, but we have seen a drop in total work trips from some counties from the 3 year to the 5 year data, and some increases in others. The numbers made sense because close in, more urban counties still increased the number of work trips to Manhattan, while mostly further out areas which were hit hard in the recession by defaults, and aging population showed a decline compared to 3 year data, but still an increase compared to 2000. The new procedure to make CTPP continue as a research project is a good one. Also I am happy to see Light Rail will be tested for inclusion in the Census. I brought this up back in 2007/2008 with Elaine Murakami of FHWA who was supportive, but we could not get FTA interested. I had and extensive conversation and email exchange with FTA on this issue (Ken Cervanka), and was involved in an online debate on this. My understanding is that the census will not allow an increase in the number of modes, but will allow Light Rail to be added. The issue was how do you classify all of the other modes, and my point was that railroad should be changed to commuter or regional rail (including Intercity), then there was bus; Light rail , Trolley, or streetcar; subway or elevated; and then Ferry I believe. Can you tell me of the status of when Light Rail will be tested, and also how it will be shown, as a separate mode, or with trolley or streetcar (which is where it belongs in my opinion). Some of the federal types wanted streetcar as a separate mode, which I did not believe made sense given its small amount of ridership, and also the fact that its more like light rail and Light Rail is much bigger in usage. Thanks for any information you can provide. Thomas Marchwinski Senior Director, Forecasting and Research NJ Transit, Newark, NJ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net> [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 10:54 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news@chrispy.net> Subject: Re: [CTPP] County Commuting Flows As Liang said, the next CTPP is due in mid 2013. It will be based on five year ACS from 2006 - 2010 and include small area data. In answer to the larger question; the CTPP program at AASHTO was recently transformed to an ongoing technical services program. As you rightly point out, this follows the change at CB to an ongoing survey methodology. The CTPP is historically user directed and wishes to continue to be so. So I have two things to throw out there: One, please share the value of the program with your decision makers - when we come for funding, help them get to yes! Two, please let me know how you have used the three year data and if it is useful to have along with the planned five year data - the difference between the sets is the three year is more frequent, while the five year covers all geography. Thanks! Penelope Z. Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 ctpp.transportation.org From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net> [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Estersohn Dan Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 9:55 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net<mailto:ctpp-news@chrispy.net> Subject: [CTPP] County Commuting Flows Is there any information about production of the CTTP or the county-to-county commuting flows more than once every ten years? Since they are based on the annual ACS there is an opportunity for more frequent updates than in the past. What are the current plans? Dan Estersohn Senior Demographer [cid:image001.jpg@01CE62C5.FBA336A0] Arbitron Inc 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD 21046 410-312-8434 Dan.Estersohn(a)Arbitron.com<mailto:Dan.Estersohn@Arbitron.com>

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ACS Place of Work Coding Concern

by Charles Baber

In our review of ACS PUMS, we have found what we think is a workplace coding problem and concerned that the coding error will be carried forward into the CTPP. The Census workplace coding problem was identified comparing change in employment estimates between 2000 and 2010 from BEA and BLS compared to Place of Work (POW) coding in Census long form/ACS over the same 10 year period. 2000-2010 BEA 2000-2010 BLS 2000 Census to 2010 ACS Baltimore City -13.4% -13.8% +3.9% Baltimore County +13.3% +2.2% It is important to understand that Baltimore City is an Independent City and is NOT included in Baltimore County. Baltimore City is a county-equivalent. We are wondering if other metropolitan areas are finding results using the ACS workplace coding that are divergent from other employment sources. We are wondering if our problem is mostly due to the city and county having the same name, or if there is some other issue. Detail results from the Baltimore MPO trend analysis follows. The Baltimore MSA in 2010 contained 2.7 million persons within six political subdivisions (five counties [Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard] and one independent city [Baltimore City]). All six political subdivisions have a 2010 population in excess of 100,000, allowing for designation of Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs) within each political subdivision for the Baltimore MSA. Our concern in POW coding relates to Baltimore County and the independent City of Baltimore. (Baltimore City is NOT an incorporated City within Baltimore County. Residents of Baltimore City are NOT residents of Baltimore County. The independent City of Baltimore’s political status is equivalent to a county.) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) nonfarm annual estimates for employment within Baltimore City was reported to have decreased 13.8% (408.4 to 352.0 thousand jobs) between 2000 and 2010. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) table CA25N was used to estimate employment within the Baltimore region’s six political subdivisions. BEA reported a -13.4% reduction in Baltimore City employment between 2000 and 2010. Job growth between 2000 and 2010 was estimated at 13.3% for Baltimore County. An analysis of the 2000 decennial Census long form and 2010 ACS POW coding report contradicting trends compared to those reported in the BEA and BLS estimates. Census 2000 to 2010 POW trend seems reasonable compared to the BEA trend for Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Howard Counties. Baltimore County POW coding results in a 3.9% growth in Census reported primary job locations and Baltimore City Census POW coding results in a 2.2% growth in reported primary job locations. Our concern is that during the review of addresses that do not geocode automatically Baltimore City is receiving Baltimore County reported primary POW locations. We are hoping other urban area analysis of Census POW coding can help focus further analysis. We feel there is an allocation/gecoding issue but are unsure if the error is related to Baltimore City’s status as an independent city or confusion in having a county and city with the same name. Looking forward to hearing from others on analysis of POW coding. Charles M. Baber Principal Transportation Planner Baltimore Metropolitan Council Offices @ McHenry Row 1500 Whetstone Way, Suite 300 Baltimore MD 21230 410-732-0500 Ext. 1056 www.baltometro.org *Confidentiality Statement* This message may contain legally privileged and confidential information that is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not an intended recipient, taking any action based on the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. Please immediately notify the sender if you have received this message in error.

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