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8 years, 10 months

CTPP Board seeks an MPO member

by Weinberger Penelope

Hi All, If you are, or know someone who is, interested in serving on the CTPP Oversight Board, please direct them my way. The Board oversees all activities of the CTPP program; budget, data, training, research and outreach. In order to maintain appropriate representation, the board consists of eight MPO members, geographically and size diverse; and eight state members, 2 from each AASHTO region. We currently have an opening for a 200,000 to 500,000 person MPO (or RPO, etc.) in the west (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming). Please reply directly to me, off list, pweinberger(a)aashto.org Thanks, Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO

8 years, 11 months

Denver, Free CTPP Training

by Weinberger Penelope

Free Training! Please forward liberally! We will be in Denver at DRCOG on Tuesday and Wednesday June 27 - 28 to teach the CTPP 1.5 day short course. Registration is available by sending me an email. If you would like to reserve a slot, email pweinberger(a)aashto.org<mailto:pweinberger@aashto.org> Who is CTPP Training aimed at? CTPP Training is chiefly aimed at data users at MPOs and States. It is appropriate for consultants and students as well. This training is designed for anyone who is required to work on long range planning, congestion management, travel forecast, air quality analysis. CTPP training sessions are typically one and half days of hands-on work in a computer based setting. Participants will engage in discussion, practice analytical skills through exercises, learn to navigate the CTPP software, and leave with a better understanding of what transportation data are available and what are the avoidable pitfalls to using them. Subjects Covered Understanding and Dealing with Data Issues * In-depth, ongoing discussion optimally resulting in better, smarter data users Transportation Data and How to Get It * CTPP, ACS, JTW-What do these acronyms mean? What agencies collect and produce these data? How accurate, current, reliable are they? What Kind of Data Is Collected and Where Is It? * Commutes, Tours, Modes. Websites, Search engines, Hard Files-What's out there, how is it found, how is it acquired? Census and CTPP Geography, Understanding It, Using It * Custom geography for planning applications CTPP Data Access Software * A hands-on, follow-along, in depth, tutorial: Attendees will create a profile of an area using many features of the CTPP Data Access Software Each class is customized for the locality and participants will receive invaluable access to information and resources that they will use again and again. The training is interesting, informative, vital and entertaining. Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO ctpp.transportation.org

9 years

Denver CTPP Training

by Weinberger Penelope

SAVE THE DATES! Please forward liberally! We will be in Denver at DRCOG on Tuesday and Wednesday June 27 - 28 to teach the CTPP 1.5 day short course. Registration will be available soon. If you would like to reserve a slot, email pweinberger(a)aashto.org<mailto:pweinberger@aashto.org> Who is CTPP Training aimed at? CTPP Training is chiefly aimed at data users at MPOs and States. It is appropriate for consultants and students as well. This training is designed for anyone who is required to work on long range planning, congestion management, travel forecast, air quality analysis. CTPP training sessions are typically one and half days of hands-on work in a computer based setting. Participants will engage in discussion, practice analytical skills through exercises, learn to navigate the CTPP software, and leave with a better understanding of what transportation data are available and what are the avoidable pitfalls to using them. Subjects Covered Understanding and Dealing with Data Issues * In-depth, ongoing discussion optimally resulting in better, smarter data users Transportation Data and How to Get It * CTPP, ACS, JTW-What do these acronyms mean? What agencies collect and produce these data? How accurate, current, reliable are they? What Kind of Data Is Collected and Where Is It? * Commutes, Tours, Modes. Websites, Search engines, Hard Files-What's out there, how is it found, how is it acquired? Census and CTPP Geography, Understanding It, Using It * Custom geography for planning applications CTPP Data Access Software * A hands-on, follow-along, in depth, tutorial: Attendees will create a profile of an area using many features of the CTPP Data Access Software Each class is customized for the locality and participants will receive invaluable access to information and resources that they will use again and again. The training is interesting, informative, vital and entertaining. Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO ctpp.transportation.org

9 years

CTPP 2000 TAZ ID Numbers

by Shawn Urbach

Hello, I'm curious about TAZ identifiers for certain counties in the CTPP 2000 data set. For example, in Clay County, Missouri (FIPS #047), TAZs are numbered 299-376 with some delineated like 363A and 363B, while others aren't (with no letter concatenated). I'm assuming in this case, 363A and 363B were subdivided from 363. Is that correct? Thanks. Shawn Urbach Transportation Modeler | Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 200, Kansas City, MO 64105 816.701.8316 | www.marc.org<http://www.marc.org/>

9 years

CTPP Newsletter Posted

by Ed Christopher

The latest issue of the CTPP newsletter has just been released and is posted at http://trbcensus.com/ (direct link http://www.trbcensus.com/newsltr/sr0417.pdf) or at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/census_issues/ctpp/status_report/sr0417/i…. Articles in this issue include --- Census Activities at TRB --- Application of ACS and CTPP Databases in Environmental Justice Assessment—Examples from MAG --- Using CTPP Data for Environmental Justice and Title VI Analysis --- Using Census Data to Develop Efficient Household Travel Survey Sampling Plans -- Ed Christopher Transportation Planning Consultant 708-269-5237

9 years

CTPP/Census Data conference abstract deadline drawing near

by Ed Christopher

This is a gentle reminder that the deadline to submit presentation abstracts for the Kansas City Conference “Applying Census Data for Transportation: 50 years of Transportation Planning Data Progress” is coming up Thursday May 25, 2017. the conference organizers would be interested in hearing about your use of census data for transportation applications, any research that you have done or improvements you made to the data. For more information on the Call for Abstracts for Presentations go to http://www.cvent.com/events/applying-census-data-for-transportation-50-year… and follow the link to the call fro abstract presentations. If you already prepared your 400 words abstract there is an electronic submittal form at https://s.zoomerang.com/r/Censustrans. Finally, do not forget to register for the conference. Registration information and more details about the conference can be found at http://trb.org/conferences/census2017.aspx -- Ed Christopher Transportation Planning Consultant 708-269-5237

9 years, 1 month

Senior Planner / Demographer opportunity at OKI

by Ed Christopher

OHIO-KENTUCKY-INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) serves an eight county region in three states.The agency is the area’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, and fosters collaboration between governments, civic organizations, and the business community on diverse regional transportation, land use, environmental, and economic development challenges. OKI seeks a self-motivated professional responsible for demographic research and forecasting.Knowledge of: Principles of demographics, land use, statistics and US Bureau of Census programs, including CTPP and ACS data.Skills: Strong database, spreadsheet, and ARCGIS skills. Qualifications: MS/MA (or equivalent experience) demography, urban/regional/environmental planning, or related field. Three years experience in planning related field involving demographic estimates and projections. A comparable amount of education, training or experience, which prepares one to perform job duties, may be substituted for portions of these minimum requirements.Starting salary range is commensurate with experience; beginning range is $50 - $55k. Qualified applicants should a letter of interest and resume to Nicole Hartman, HR Manager nhartman(a)oki.org <mailto:nhartman@oki.org> by June 14, 2017, *EOE.M/F* -- Ed Christopher Transportation Planning Consultant 708-269-5237

9 years, 1 month

BTS Webinar: Exploring Transportation Statistics - Bike Statistics

by Reschovsky, Clara (OST)

Hello CTPP friends, The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is offering a webinar Behind the Numbers: Exploring Transportation Statistics - Bike Statistics on 1:30pm ET on Tuesday, April 25. See below for information! Clara Reschovsky ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BTS Webinar Behind the Numbers: Exploring Transportation Statistics - Bike Statistics 1:30pm ET on Tuesday, April 25 National Bike Month is just around the corner! Ever wonder how much cycling is going on? We wonder as well! In this webinar we're going to be highlighting national and local efforts to count cyclists. We will also explore how bike-share expands modal choice and extends the existing transportation system by providing access to destinations off existing public transportation routes. Join presenters from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Federal Highway Administration, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and explore the role data plays in monitoring and observing key trends in bicycle transportation. Presentations will cover non-motorized count extensions to the Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) and the Traffic Monitoring Analysis System (TMAS), the MPO Bike/Ped Count Technology Pilot Project as well as highlights from the Intermodal Passenger Connectivity Database (IPCD). More information available at: https://www.bts.gov/event/behind-numbers-exploring-transportation-statistic… Email BTSWebinars(a)spatialfront.com<mailto:BTSWebinars@spatialfront.com> to RSVP and to receive the web link/conference line information.

9 years, 2 months

CTPP Data Conference

by Ed Christopher

It is my pleasure to invite you to the “*/Applying Census Data for Transportation: 50 years of Transportation Planning Data Progress Conference”/*/./ The conference is organized by The Transportation Research Board, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) program and will take place in Kansas City, MO on November 14-16, 2017. The conference will focus on the use of census data for transportation applications by exploring the results of current research, sharing experiences of practitioners who are using census data, and defining potential strategies for practical improvements in data use for current and emerging data needs. *Call for Abstractsfor Presentations <http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/conferences/2017/censusdata/CallforAbs…>*: http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/conferences/2017/censusdata/CallforAbs… Abstracts, *no more than 400 words*, are due by COB on *May 25, 2017*.There is an electronic submittal form at https://s.zoomerang.com/r/Censustrans. If selected, final enhanced abstracts for publication in the conference proceedings will be due by October 15, 2017. Enhanced abstracts may be up to 1,200 words or two pages. Complete papers may also be submitted. All submitters will be notified via email by *June 26, 2017*. Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be asked to confirm their conference registration and attendance by *July 18, 2017*. More information can be found at http://www.trb.org/Calendar/Blurbs/174676.aspx Direct all questions to *Mai Le *at *202-334-2827* or*__**/mqle(a)nas.edu/* <mailto:mqle@nas.edu>*/_. _/* ** As part of the conference we are also having a student paper competition. Two winning papers will each receive up to $1,000 in travel and registration reimbursement. *Student Paper Competition:* <http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/conferences/2017/censusdata/StudentPap…> http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/conferences/2017/censusdata/StudentPap… Papers should be NO longer than 7,500 words including the abstract, text, references, figures, and tables. Each table, figure, or photograph counts as 250 words. Papers should conform to generally accepted guidelines for academic quality papers. TRB criteria may be used (http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/am/2017/PreparingPapersforPublicationT…) A paper or written description must accompany any submissions that are media oriented. Completed submissions are due to *Ms. Mai Le of TRB at /_MQLe(a)nas.edu_/ by midnight on August 1, 2017*. Accompanying the submission should be an electronic pdf file of a letter signed by both a faculty advisor and the entrant attesting that the paper satisfies the eligibility conditions. Authors will be notified of their status via email by *September 1, 2017*. Direct all questions on the student paper competition to Ed Christopher, Conference Chair at /edc(a)berwyned.com/ <mailto:edc@berwyned.com>/_._/ Please */register/* <http://trb.org/conferences/census2017.aspx> now if you would like to participate in the conference. Early Bird registration will close on September 13, 2017 and space is limited. For more information on the conference visit http://www.trb.org/Calendar/Blurbs/174676.aspx Conference Chair Ed Christopher -- Ed Christopher Transportation Planning Consultant 708-269-5237

9 years, 2 months

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