This came from the Census Project and may be of interest.
http://www.thecensusproject.org/
Today, two subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on the Census Bureau's use of technology to improve the next decennial census and to reduce costs. This update also includes information on the Census Bureau's Fiscal Year 2016 budget; new resource information (posted on the Census Project's website) on the 2020 Census Operational Plan; and the U.S. Conference of Mayors new 2020 Census Task Force.
1. Appropriations update: Congress and the Administration have reached a budget deal for FY2016 (and FY2017) that will increase the overall spending limit for non-defense discretionary programs by $25 billion for the fiscal year that started October 1st. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees must now revise the 12 annual funding bills, and Congress must enact them, before the temporary spending bill (Continuing Resolution) expires on December 11th. The Census Project will circulate a sign-on letter later this week, urging appropriators to increase funding substantially for 2020 Census planning and the American Community Survey (ACS); the Commerce, Justice, and Science bills approved over the summer cut the budget significantly for both programs. (Congress is likely to roll all 12 appropriations bills into one Omnibus measure.)
2. Other congressional news: Two subcommittees of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, which has jurisdiction over Census Bureau programs, will hold a joint hearing, "Preparing for the 2020 Census: Will the Technology be Ready?,” on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2:00pm in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. The Subcommittee on Information Technology is chaired by Rep. William Hurd (R-TX); the Subcommittee on Government Operations is chaired by Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC).
3. 2020 Census update: Census Director John Thompson and Associate Director for the Decennial Census, Lisa Blumerman, discussed the 2020 Census Operational Plan with Census Project stakeholders during an October 21st telephone briefing. The Bureau released the baseline plan on October 6th. The slides that accompanied the presentation are posted on our website.
4. Stakeholder news: The U.S. Conference of Mayors selected San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor to chair its Census Task Force for the 2020 Census. Mayor Taylor, a nonpartisan office holder, was elected on June 13, 2015, but she was previously appointed to the position when President Obama nominated former Mayor Julian Castro to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The Conference is the official, non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or higher.
Ed Christopher
Hi all, there are a few spots remaining for CTPP training in Reno, NV next week on March 2 – 3, if you are interested in this training please contact Randy Travis, copied (do not reply to the whole list).
Details are in the email below.
CTPP training (agenda attached) in Reno will be March 2nd 10:00am-5:00pm and the 3rd, 8:30am-12:30pm. It will be in the Washoe RTC Computer Training Lab at 1105 Terminal Way Suite 211; Reno, NV 89502 775-348-0480. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Randy Travis
Nevada Department of Transportation
Planning Data Chief
1263 South Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89712
(775) 888-7158
The Census Transportation Planning Products Program (CTPP) is committed to data, products, and publications that are useful to the people who need them. To that end, the CTPP has convened a group to look at production and products of the Commuting in America publication.
If you are familiar with the Commuting in America series, we are curious about your experience. Please take a few minutes to give us feedback on our short, nine question survey. Your input will help us refine our products to make them more useful to the transportation planning community, and those affected by the work of planners. The CTPP is a technical service program of AASHTO.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RZ8KQGJ
Penelope Z. Weinberger
CTPP Program Manager
AASHTO
202-624-3556
ctpp.transportation.org
Hello,
The Census for Transportation Planning Subcommittee had an exciting TRB
conference this year. If you missed any of the ABJ30(1) action, posters,
presentations, and other meeting materials can be found at
http://www.trbcensus.com/TRB2016/
Thank you to all the speakers, poster authors, and attendees that made it
possible!
*Mara Kaminowitz, GISP*GIS Coordinator
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*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
Hello,
The Census for Transportation Planning Subcommittee had an exciting TRB
conference this year. If you missed any of the ABJ30(1) action, posters,
presentations, and other meeting materials can be found at
http://www.trbcensus.com/TRB2016/
Thank you to all the speakers, poster authors, and attendees that made it
possible!
*Mara Kaminowitz, GISP*GIS Coordinator
.........................................................................
*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
Hello CTPP,
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Metro Boston's regional planning agency, currently has several positions open, including three in Data Services. Descriptions for the DS positions below; full postings for these and others at mapc.org<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mapc/default.cfm>. Please pass along to your networks and reach out if you have any questions.
Hope everyone's 2016 is off to a great start!
Best,
Meghna
Land Use and Transportation Analyst
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks a Land Use and Transportation Analyst to develop land use projections, construct integrated land use and transportation scenarios, and conduct research activities in support of sustainable regional planning. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge modeling tools and analytical methods to real-world applications in a large metro region with a variety of social, environmental, and transportation challenges. Responsibilities include enhancement and operation of MAPC's regional land use allocation model (Cube Land), application of GIS-based sketch models (Community Viz) for local planning efforts, and research related to transportation and land use. We seek an individual who is innovative, mission-driven, and committed to a more sustainable and equitable region. The ideal candidate will have excellent quantitative abilities, a strong understanding of scenario planning principles and methods, demonstrated experience working with land use and/or transportation models, the ability to interpret and communicate model results to the general public, and experience working with big data. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst<http://bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>.
Skilled analyst needed to build next-gen models of Metro Boston's land use & transport future http://bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst
Digital Services Manager
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks an experienced and committed individual to lead a growing team of planners and programmers working at the intersection of digital technology and regional planning. MAPC's Data Services Department recently formed a new Digital Services group charged with finding new and effective ways to use digital tools to improve the quality of life in Metro Boston. The Digital Services Manager will oversee three web developers and will work with an interdisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and designers to execute a long-term digital product strategy, including all stages of product development, deployment, and user engagement. We are looking for someone able to expand our community partnerships, enhance our human-centered design process, and strengthen our connections with the civic tech community in Boston and across the nation. While not a technical programming position, familiarity with core web technologies is a must, along with three or more years of management experience. This is an ideal position for an accomplished civic technologist committed to advancing equity and sustainability in the public sector context. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr<http://bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>.
Boston's regional planning agency seeks accomplished civic technologist to lead digital services group. http://bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr
Civic Web Developer - Ruby & Ember
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks a Civic Web Developer to join a growing team of planners and programmers working at the intersection of digital technology and regional planning. This position plays a leading role in the development of public sector web applications related to planning, municipal operations, social issues, and civic engagement. The Developer will work closely with our product team in a collaborative, respectful environment, iterating on inclusive, human-centered product design and development processes. While writing code will comprise the majority of responsibilities, the work touches all aspects of the product delivery cycle, including product scoping and design. There are also opportunities to build relationships and collaborations with Boston's civic tech community. Qualifications include two years' experience and proficiency in Ruby and/or Ember JS. This is an ideal position for a developer looking to apply strong technical skills to real-world problems of equity and sustainability in the public sector context. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb<http://bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>.
Attn civic-minded Ruby & Ember pros: put your skills to work building an equitable and sustainable Metro Boston http://bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb
