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Fwd: Census Bureau Data and Differential Privacy

by Ed Christopher

I received this today from our friends at IPUMS. Apologies if you already received this. It deals with the Differential Privacy protection that we have been hearing about. Both IPUMS has a report on it (https://assets.ipums.org/_files/mpc/MPC-Working-Paper-2018-6.pdf) and the Census Bureau's Chief Scientist (https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.06303.pdf). I pulled the links out for the articles below in case they do come through. As users of Census Data products, this is an issue and area that we all need to understand and be cognizant of. I happen to agree with our IPUMS friends that the procedures will have a large impact on public use data products and could limit the use of microdata, but that is my opinion. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Census Bureau Data and Differential Privacy Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2018 15:04:25 +0000 From: IPUMS <ipums(a)umn.edu> Reply-To: IPUMS <ipums(a)umn.edu> To: edc(a)berwyned.com IPUMS Census and Survey Data *IPUMS Census and Survey Data * Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…>. IPUMS Dear IPUMS User, The Census Bureau has announced new rules for disclosure control in public use data products, including both ACS microdata and small-area data from the 2020 census. The new policies will have a large impact on public use data products, and could severely limit the utility of microdata and small-area data. I fear that scientists, planners, and the public may lose the free access we have enjoyed to reliable public Census Bureau data describing American social and economic change. Although in the immediate future this will apply only to ACS and decennial census data, the Census Bureau plans to use the same approach for other data products. In the long run, the new rules could also lead to new restrictions on access to data from other agencies. We have prepared a new report <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> on this issue, and I urge you to read it. You may also wish to read the Census Bureau Chief Scientist's perspective on this issue, in a forthcoming article <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…>. We are in conversations with the Census Bureau about their timeline for these changes and about their plans to engage the research community. We will keep the IPUMS community informed through our social media <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> and a dedicated webpage <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…>. We will continue to update you as we learn more. Thank you, Steve IPUMS <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> | University of Minnesota <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> /Copyright © 2018 University of Minnesota, All rights reserved./ *Our mailing address is:* IPUMS 225 19th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55455

6 years

New HTML5 based maps launched!

by Weinberger Penelope

Hello all, I am delighted to announce a significant upgrade to the CTPP Data Access Software in the form of new selection and thematic analysis (display) maps. If you get a chance, and certainly if you have a need, please head over to: https://ctpp.transportation.org/ctpp-data-set-information/5-year-data/ and click "take me to the data" and explore our new maps. A few informal tutorials on the new maps are housed on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVnwe7nwy_Vge95BH6TaNpbBG6P39bLCZ (look for "New HTML5 Maps) I'd love to have your feedback! Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO Ctpp.transportation.org

6 years, 1 month

Fwd: Call for Abstracts: 2019 ACS Data Users Conference

by Ed Christopher

It would be nice see a good showing from our CTPP data community at this conference. I know besides CTPP provided data our community uses ACS as a integral part of there work. For more information on the conference visit https://acsdatacommunity.prb.org/p/conferences -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Call for Abstracts: 2019 ACS Data Users Conference Date: 7 Nov 2018 22:22:13 +0000 From: American Community Survey Data Users Group - Automated Email <noreply(a)prb.org> To: Ed Christopher <edc(a)berwyned.com> [Population Reference Bureau] Update from American Community Survey Data Users Group <http://acsdatacommunity.prb.org/> *CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2019 ACS DATA USERS CONFERENCE* *SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018* The 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) Data Users Conference will bring together ACS data users and staff from the U.S. Census Bureau to increase understanding of the value and utility of ACS data and to promote information sharing among data users about key ACS data issues and applications. The conference will include: * Contributed presentations by ACS data users * Invited sessions * Breakout sessions * Informal meet-ups or roundtable discussions (topic-based) * Lightning session (NEW!) * Opportunities for networking Registration for the conference will be *free* for all participants. We are inviting abstracts on any topic relating to ACS data, but we are especially interested in presentations focused on: * Innovations in visualizing/ mapping ACS data * Accuracy of ACS data: sampling and nonsampling issues * ACS methods and survey design * Combining ACS with other survey or administrative data * Measuring change over time with ACS data users * ACS estimates for small geographic and rural areas: challenges and solutions * Aggregating ACS data and creating effective user-defined geographic areas * Presenting ACS data: practical guidelines for data * Utility of the ACS for private-sector applications To submit an abstract, visit *_www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACSConf19 <http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACSConf19>_*. For more information, please contact Linda Jacobsen (_ljacobsen(a)prb.org <mailto:ljacobsen@prb.org>)_ or Mark Mather (_mmather(a)prb.org <mailto:mmather@prb.org>_) at PRB. You were sent this email because an administrator sent it to all users in the Everyone role on American Community Survey Data Users Group.

6 years, 1 month

IPUMS Turns 25! Help us celebrate.

by Ed Christopher

This may be of interest to some of those on this list. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: IPUMS Turns 25! Help us celebrate. Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2018 17:44:54 +0000 From: IPUMS <ipums(a)umn.edu> Reply-To: IPUMS <ipums(a)umn.edu> To: edc(a)berwyned.com IPUMS Census and Survey Data *IPUMS Census and Survey Data * Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…>. IPUMS Dear IPUMS User, 25 years ago, on a brisk Minnesota morning in early November, Steve Ruggles and the small but mighty original IPUMS team released their first dataset. The original Integrated Public Use Microdata Series included harmonized versions of the 1880, 1900, 1910, 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980, and 1990 U.S. Censuses. The first download of those data occurred on November 19, 1993. ("We didn't have a lot of traffic in those days," Steve remarked.) Since then, IPUMS has become the world's largest accessible database of census microdata, covering more than 100 countries and over 2 billion records. The team is now more than 100 people, and we've reached more than 100,000 users worldwide. . We are celebrating this milestone — but we need your assistance. If IPUMS has helped you, consider helping IPUMS. Here are a few ways you can participate. *IPUMS25* *Tell us your IPUMS story!* Do you have research that would not be possible without IPUMS data? What's your favorite variable, and why? How has IPUMS played a role in your work? We are gathering IPUMS stories and will share them on Twitter <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> and our blog <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…>. Send your contributions to ipumsinfo(a)umn.edu <mailto:ipumsinfo@umn.edu> or tweet us @ipums <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> to be entered into a drawing to win IPUMS swag. Follow along on our social media for all the IPUMS info you never knew you needed to know! *Fundraiser* In honor of the 25th anniversary of IPUMS, we hope to raise $25,000 to make a good thing even better. Visit our IPUMS25 fundraising page <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> to learn more. We are grateful for donations of any amount. It's our turn to promise to use it for good! *Federal Register Notice 83 FR 34111 * If you use IPUMS data, please reply to Federal Register Notice 83 FR 34111 <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> with a brief comment describing your work with microdata or summary files from the ACS or the decennial census. Visit our website <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> for more information about proposed changes and what you can do to help. Use it for good! The IPUMS Team IPUMS <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> | University of Minnesota <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> /Copyright © 2018 University of Minnesota, All rights reserved./ *Our mailing address is:* IPUMS 225 19th Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55455 This email was sent to edc(a)berwyned.com <mailto:edc@berwyned.com> /why did I get this?/ <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/about?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&id=f022…> unsubscribe from this list <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&i…> update subscription preferences <https://nhgis.us4.list-manage.com/profile?u=775cbf39c77535e784cdfd6f9&id=f0…> University of Minnesota · 225 19th Avenue South · 50 Willey Hall · Minneapolis, MN 55455 · USA

6 years, 1 month

Job Announcement Iowa DOT Travel Demand Modeling Coordinator

by Mescher, Phil

Iowa DOT Travel Demand Modeling Coordinator The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Systems Planning is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Travel Demand Modeling Coordinator/Transportation Planner to work on the Modeling, Forecasting and Telemetrics team. Successful candidates will have a high degree of interest and experience in all aspects of travel demand modeling. Candidates will also have a considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional transportation planning. This position is responsible for coordinating, developing and applying travel demand models in cooperation with Iowa's nine Metropolitan Planning Organizations to support long-range transportation planning and project development. Work will entail extensive hands-on application of travel models and interpretation of model results for decision making. This position will play a critical role in strengthening and improving Iowa's urban traffic modeling efforts by implementing the Iowa Standardized Model Structure (ISMS) in the MPO travel demand models using TransCAD, ArcGIS, GIS-DK programming language and Structured Query Language (SQL) database tools. This position will provide ongoing training and support to MPO travel model staff. This position will provide technical training, development, maintenance and application of the Iowa Travel Analysis Model (iTRAM), the DOT's statewide travel demand model. This position will work closely with the team's Traffic Forecasting Coordinator for successful use of the iTRAM to support rural traffic forecasting, project analysis and corridor studies. This position will play a critical role to support an update to the iTRAM. Position responsibilities include providing support and assistance to staff in performing long-range planning activities for highways including capacity analyses, roadway condition analyses, vehicles miles traveled, secondary road fund distribution factors, performing system mileage checks in the department's Geographic Information Management System (GIMS) and Roadway Asset Management System (RAMS), Road Use Tax Fund analysis, and other system reporting measures using SQL. This position will work with large data sets such as Census Data, household travel survey, Global Positioning System (GPS) and location-based origin/destination, traffic count database TRAffic DAta System (TRADAS) and in-house GIMS and RAMS data. This position is responsible for learning and providing technical training and support to DOT team members for mesoscopic and microscopic simulation modeling using TransModeler. Other responsibilities include duties as assigned, representing the department and making presentations to MPO and RPA technical committees and policy boards, Midwest Travel Model User Group, and conferences. This position will require excellent written and oral communications skills. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a planning or closely related degree is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Overnight travel not regularly required. Salary: Minimum $55,140.80 - Maximum $85,404.80 To Apply follow this link: https://iowadotallapplicants.ourcareerpages.com/job/382032?source=iowadotal… Phillip J. Mescher AICP, CPM Please Note the New Email Address! Travel Modeling, Forecasting & Telemetrics Team Leader Tel 515-239-1629 | Fax 515-233-7857 | Phil.Mescher(a)iowadot.us [DOT Logo]

6 years, 1 month

PSAP Webinar recording available

by Weinberger Penelope

Hi All, Thank you for your ongoing interest in the US Census' Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP). Here is a link to our webinar held on October 24th: https://ctpp.transportation.org/policy-change-on-small-geography/psap-updat… CTPP PSAP Update on Small Geography Delineation Criteria and PSAP Participation Description This webinar is to discuss the 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) block group and tract delineation criteria. CTPP data releases after the 2020 Decennial Census will no longer report by TAZ, but by block groups instead. We will give an update on the process we initiated to adapt to this change, including a discussion on how the new PSAP criteria will better enable us to align block group and TAZ boundaries to sustain the value of CTPP data for modeling and transportation planning and analysis. Learn about PSAP, how you can get involved, and who's participating in your region. This webinar will allow significant time for Q&A, so come prepared with your questions--we expect many will be curious about the same things. Program: 1. Welcome and Overview - Ben Gruswitz of CTPP Program Oversight Board and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) 2. PSAP Overview, Criteria, and Contact List - Josh Coutts of the US Census Bureau's Geography Division 3. Why participation is important - Arash Mirzaei & Kathleen Yu of North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 4. Q&A For general information on PSAP and the CTPP's policy change on small (TAZ) geography, please visit: https://ctpp.transportation.org/policy-change-on-small-geography/ Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO Ctpp.transportation.org

6 years, 1 month

Soliciting Feedback from Users on 2020 Census Data Products, Round 2. Comment by Nov. 8

by Graham, Todd

Hi Census power users- This is one of those things that deserves repeating... Census Bureau is asking for descriptions of how you use - and why you need - specific tabulations of the 2020 Census<https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-15458/p-19>. This input will shape the SF1 and SF2 products that will be available 2+ years from now. They have recently re-opened the comments period. The latest Fed Register Notice<https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-21837> extends the comments deadline to November 8. Comments have already been submitted by State Data Center agencies from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Mass., Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. You can see everyone's comments here<https://www.regulations.gov/docketBrowser?rpp=50&so=DESC&sb=postedDate&po=0…>. It's public info! Why your comments matter: Differential privacy protection. The Census Bureau will modify some Decennial SF1 and SF2 tabulations that were previously available - and they could reduce the details available for census blocks (the most detailed, localized geographic level). Unpacking what I've heard about this, I believe the Census Bureau is considering a range of possibilities. They are really asking: * What tables or variables are mandatory and must be precise to the nearest 1 person? * What tables or variables can allow for "perturbing" or "noise infusing" of data cells - typically through block-to-block swapping of individual microdata records - in order to protect privacy? * And what tables that were previously published for census blocks can be "clawed back" - and be tabulated only for larger geographic units. Some background information on differential privacy protection can be found in recent presentations by Census Bureau<https://www2.census.gov/cac/sac/meetings/2018-09/abowd-disclosure-avoidance…>. Give it some thought - and get those comments in. Cheers, Todd Graham * Principal Demographer, Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities * Chair, State Data Center Steering Committee [EMAILLOGO.png] Todd Graham Principal Demographer | Metropolitan Council | Research todd.graham(a)metc.state.mn.us P. 651.602.1322 | F. 651.602.1674 390 North Robert Street | St. Paul, MN 55101 | metrocouncil.org/data<http://www.metrocouncil.org/data> [ConWUs][FaceBook_32x32]<http://www.facebook.com/MetropolitanCouncil>[Twitter_32x32]<http://twitter.com/#!/metcouncilnews>[linkedin]<http://www.linkedin.com/in/toddgraham>[Youtube_32x32]<http://www.youtube.com/user/MetropolitanCouncil> [EmailSU] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNORGMETC/subscribers/new?preferenc…>

6 years, 1 month

CTPP Oversight Board seeks members

by Weinberger Penelope

Hello all, The CTPP oversight Board is seeking some new MPO members from 100 - 400k MPOs and 1 to 2.5M MPOs. If you are interested in participating in directing the work of the CTPP program and joining a very hard working board, overseeing research, training and outreach, and the technical direction of this program, please send a letter of interest and qualifications to Penelope Weinberger at pweinberger(a)aashto.org<mailto:pweinberger@aashto.org>. We are looking for folks who have been involved in the CTPP program at their own MPO and who have a good sense of and a love for Census Data Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO Ctpp.transportation.org

6 years, 2 months

Reminder for PSAP Webinar Oct 24, 1:00 pm Eastern

by Weinberger Penelope

Hi All, A friendly reminder to register for the CTPP PSAP Informational Webinar! Please register for CTPP PSAP Update on Small Geography Delineation Criteria and PSAP Participation on Oct 24, 2018 1:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8521058277297816835 This webinar is to discuss the 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) block group and tract delineation criteria. CTPP data releases after the 2020 Decennial Census will no longer report by TAZ, but by block groups instead. We will give an update on the process we initiated to adapt to this change, including a discussion on how the new PSAP criteria will better enable us to align block group and TAZ boundaries to sustain the value of CTPP data for modeling and transportation planning and analysis. Learn about PSAP, how you can get involved, and who's participating in your region. This webinar will allow significant time for Q&A, so come prepared with your questions--we expect many will be curious about the same things. Program: 1. Welcome and Overview - Ben Gruswitz of CTPP Program Oversight Board and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) 2. PSAP Overview, Criteria, and Contact List - Josh Coutts of the US Census Bureau's Geography Division 3. Why participation is important - Arash Mirzaei & Kathleen Yu of North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 4. Q&A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar(r) Webinars Made Easy(r) Penelope Weinberger Transportation Data Program Manager AASHTO https://data.transportation.org

6 years, 2 months

Webinar: CTPP PSAP Update on Small Geography Delineation Criteria and PSAP Participation

by Weinberger Penelope

[cid:image001.jpg@01D45CAD.316FB8D0] Please register for CTPP PSAP Update on Small Geography Delineation Criteria and PSAP Participation on Oct 24, 2018 1:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8521058277297816835 a webinar to discuss the 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) block group and tract delineation criteria. CTPP data releases after the 2020 Decennial Census will no longer report by TAZ, but by block groups instead. We will give an update on the process we initiated to adapt to this change, including a discussion on how the new PSAP criteria will better enable us to align block group and TAZ boundaries to sustain the value of CTPP data for modeling and transportation planning and analysis. Learn about PSAP, how you can get involved, and who's participating in your region. This webinar will allow significant time for Q&A, so come prepared with your questions--we expect many will be curious about the same things. Program: 1. Welcome and Overview - Ben Gruswitz of CTPP Program Oversight Board and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) 2. PSAP Overview, Criteria, and Contact List - Josh Coutts of the US Census Bureau's Geography Division 3. Q&A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Brought to you by GoToWebinar(r) Webinars Made Easy(r) Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO Ctpp.transportation.org

6 years, 2 months

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