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CTPP Status Report October 2013 Issue is Online

by Liang Long

Hi, FHWA just published the CTPP Status Report October 2013 issue. There are some interesting articles. If you are confused by the employment data from ACS, CPS and LEHD, there is an article called" Counting workers: Comparison of Employment Data for CPS, ACS and LODES". There is another article for employment data "How hard is it to count workers? Challenge of counting telecommuters". And, of course there is an update on the CTPP program from AASHTO and also an update from Census 2020. The link is: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/census_issues/ctpp/status_report/sr100113.… Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 0100 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com

11 years, 2 months

Census Data Alternatives

by Krishnan Viswanathan

Now that the govt shutdown has taken our favorite data websites down, many of us are searching for alternatives. Here is a list of alternatives from Opennews call (https://etherpad.mozilla.org/opennews-calls-Oct9). I am sure you all can add other sources as well and hopefully will find this useful: Links describing what's up, down, and alternatives: - http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/10/08/how-to-get-census-data-duri… - http://businessjournalism.org/2013/10/01/shutdown-closes-federal-databases-… - FYI, congress is still up: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.php / http://beta.congress.gov/ - IRE data library http://ire.org/blog/ire-news/2013/10/01/ire-keep-data-library-open-during-g… - Quandl has mirrors of some datasets http://www.quandl.com/help/sources#US+Bureaus+and+Agencies - IRE maintaining spreadsheet on "Government Data Availability" https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgpfEpjOJpeEdEV1UnNxbHRkb1RKTn… - Amazon snapshots of Census data: http://censusreporter.tumblr.com/post/55886690087/using-census-data-in-post… - On CensusReporter, all comparison data available in CSV, JSON. E.g. http://censusreporter.org/compare/01000US/040/map/?release=acs2011_1yr&tabl… (under "Download") - http://enigma.io is furnishing hackers and journalists with public data during the shutdown: https://twitter.com/enigma_io/status/385158274959835137 - Knight granted in the prototype fund a grant to "CrossCloud" http://www.knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2013/6/25/introducing-cros… which might find interesting solutions on federated data and api calls - Missouri State Data Center: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/ for SF and ACS data. -- Krishnan Viswanathan 5628 Burnside Circle Tallahassee FL 32312

11 years, 3 months

AUTO: Bruce Spear is out of the office. (returning 10/12/2013)

by Bruce Spear

I am out of the office until 10/12/2013. I will be checking my email sporatically during this time, so I may not reply to your message right away. Note: This is an automated response to your message "ctpp-news Digest, Vol 116, Issue 4" sent on 10/8/2013 1:00:01 PM. This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away.

11 years, 3 months

Re: [CTPP] CTPP Training Opportunity

by Liang Long

Sorry that I forgot to mention that the training will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Eastern Standard Time. Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 0100 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com From: Liang Long/wdc/camsys To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net, Date: 10/07/2013 05:09 PM Subject: CTPP Training Opportunity Good afternoon, Attached is information regarding the AASHTO training session, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Yes, it's tomorrow!). The training will be provided via Adobe Connect and below is information on how to participate remotely. However, you are more than welcome to join us in person ? Penelope Weinberger, AASHTO CTPP Program Manager, will be at MaineDOT in Room 227A&B for the training. If you plan on attending in person, please Penny Vaillancourt (penny.vaillancourt(a)maine.gov, cell: 207.592.5189). This is an intermediate training level course intended for data users who work on long-range plans, congestion management, travel forecast, air quality analysis. Here?s what you?ll need for the training: 1. Computer/internet/phone line (laptop required if attending training at MaineDOT); 2. Sign into the adobe connect session using the URL provided by MaineDOT and conference call information; and 3. Review training material prior to the session at: http://ctpp.training.transportation.org/index.html Adobe Connect Info: Audio Conference Details: Conference Number: +1 8774550244 Conference Code: 3325486654 To join the meeting: http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/r8vf0zo6a0b/ ---------------- If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before: Test your connection: http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ---------------- Sorry for the short notice and hope you can join us! Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 0100 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com

11 years, 3 months

CTPP Training Opportunity

by Liang Long

Good afternoon, Attached is information regarding the AASHTO training session, which is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Yes, it's tomorrow!). The training will be provided via Adobe Connect and below is information on how to participate remotely. However, you are more than welcome to join us in person ? Penelope Weinberger, AASHTO CTPP Program Manager, will be at MaineDOT in Room 227A&B for the training. If you plan on attending in person, please Penny Vaillancourt ( penny.vaillancourt(a)maine.gov, cell: 207.592.5189). This is an intermediate training level course intended for data users who work on long-range plans, congestion management, travel forecast, air quality analysis. Here?s what you?ll need for the training: 1. Computer/internet/phone line (laptop required if attending training at MaineDOT); 2. Sign into the adobe connect session using the URL provided by MaineDOT and conference call information; and 3. Review training material prior to the session at: http://ctpp.training.transportation.org/index.html Adobe Connect Info: Audio Conference Details: Conference Number: +1 8774550244 Conference Code: 3325486654 To join the meeting: http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/r8vf0zo6a0b/ ---------------- If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before: Test your connection: http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. ---------------- Sorry for the short notice and hope you can join us! Liang Long Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 4800 Hampden Lane Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 tel 301 347 0100 fax 301 347 0101 FHWA 202-366-6971 e-mail llong(a)camsys.com www.camsys.com

11 years, 3 months

CTPP Training!

by Weinberger Penelope

CTPP Training Opportunity in the Northeast! Census Transportation Planning Products Program (CTPP) Training is chiefly aimed at data users at the MPO and State. 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. Data users whose job requirements include being able to figure out who is going where and when will benefit from this training. CTPP training is one full day, hands on, and computer lab based. Participants will engage in discussion, practice analytical skills through exercises, learn to navigate the NEW CTPP software for five-year CTPP, and leave with a better understanding of what transportation data are available and what are the avoidable pitfalls to using them. CTPP will be doing hands on training in the first two weeks of October in the following locations: Shippensburg, PA (Oct 1) Piscataway, NJ (Oct 10) If you are available and would like to register, please contact me off-list - pweinberger(a)aashto.org and I will tell you how!

11 years, 3 months

Re: [CTPP] You don't by chance know of an ftp to download the LEHD commuter data?

by Graham, Todd

Sherrie— I only store MN and WI files on our server. You are looking for Illinois, and others? For a while Cornell Univ was serving as repository for all the LODES/LED commuter data. http://download.vrdc.cornell.edu/onthemap/doc/ But their grant ended maybe 3 years ago – and main office of Census CES took on the data warehousing. Consequently, Cornell has not updated its collection in 3 years ?? I can forward your request – you are looking for Illinois – to the LEHD and CTPP listservs. Perhaps someone can hook you up. [EMAILLOGO.png] Todd Graham Principal Forecaster | Metropolitan Council | Regional Policy and Research todd.graham(a)metc.state.mn.us<mailto:todd.graham@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>[Youtube_32x32]<http://www.youtube.com/user/MetropolitanCouncil> [EmailSU] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNORGMETC/subscribers/new?preferenc…> From: Sherrie Taylor [mailto:taylor@niu.edu] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 3:22 PM To: Graham, Todd Subject: Re: [State Data Centers] Federal statistical web sites Hi, Todd! You don't by chance know of an ftp to download the LEHD commuter data? We're in the process of putting together a presentation and of course, we need that data to finish up! Thanks for the links you sent - I've already tapped into them, too! Sherrie J. Taylor, MPA Research Associate Demographics & Visualization Center for Governmental Studies Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815-753-0925 Fax: 815-753-7278 Email: taylor(a)niu.edu<mailto:taylor@niu.edu>

11 years, 3 months

CBP Employment Data

by Krishnan Viswanathan

Now that the Census website is down, anyone know of alternatives that mirror the county business patterns website and data? The MO Data center does not help in this regard. TIA, Krishnan -- Krishnan Viswanathan 5628 Burnside Circle Tallahassee FL 32312

11 years, 3 months

Join the new Online Community for ACS Data Users

by Mark Mather

[cid:image001.gif@01CEBF70.15697C00]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PopulationReferenceB/d0f0b2f23a/TEST/0d7bc8c56e> Join the New Online Community for ACS Data Users Thank you for your interest in the ACS Data Users Group. We are pleased to announce the availability of a new website, www.acsdatausers.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PopulationReferenceB/d0f0b2f23a/TEST/430e6f581e>, where you can find information about the ACS Data Users Group, upcoming events, and a new online community for ACS data users. We invite all interested ACS data users to join the online community, where you can share messages, materials, and announcements related to ACS data and methods. Upcoming Webinar: Tutorial on the New Online Community for ACS Data Users WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, 1-2 p.m. (EDT) (GMT-4) Space is limited. Click the "Register Now" button below or go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/127526976<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PopulationReferenceB/d0f0b2f23a/TEST/c2a1581bf1> [cid:image003.gif@01CEBF70.15697C00]<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PopulationReferenceB/d0f0b2f23a/TEST/8e57da6618> After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. In partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) and Sabre Systems have developed an American Community Survey Data Users Group and online community (www.acsdatausers.org<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PopulationReferenceB/d0f0b2f23a/TEST/bcc76de9f1>). The online community provides a discussion site where people can share messages, materials, and announcements related to ACS data and methods. In this webinar, Mark Mather, associate vice president of U.S. Programs at PRB, will provide a demonstration of the new online community for ACS data users. The discussion will be followed by 10-15 minutes of Q&A. This webinar is open to all interested ACS data users. Joining the online webinar is free. Participants who choose to listen to the audio via telephone are responsible for their own standard long-distance rates. System requirements for attending the webinar: PC-based attendees Required: Windows(r) 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac(r)-based attendees Required: Mac OS(r) X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone(r), iPad(r), Android(tm) phone or Android tablet

11 years, 3 months

Re: [CTPP] U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

by Liang.Long.CTR＠dot.gov

Hi, Chuck Thanks for your reminding that ACS 2012 will be the first ACS product that incorporate 2010 Census PUMA. I would also like to add that ACS 2012 is the first full data year to include increased sample size which results estimated 9% reduction in MOEs across estimates. Enjoy! Liang ________________________________________ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] on behalf of Charles Purvis [clpurvis(a)att.net] Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:01 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: Re: [CTPP] U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2012 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Thanks Penelope for the reminder! The good news with the ACS 2012 is that the Census-2010-based PUMAs (Public Use Microdata Areas) are a "standard summary level" in American Factfinder. If you're using American Factfinder (AFF), just select the "all geographic types" (instead of "most requested geographic types") in the geographic selection window of AFF. The 3-year (2010-2012) and 5-year (2008-2012) ACS data are scheduled for release over the next several months, with the 5-year PUMS (I'll assume with the newer PUMAs) to be released in January 2014. http://www.census.gov/acs/www/data_documentation/2012_release_schedule/ 10/24/13 -- 3 year ACS data; and the 1-year PUMS 12/5/13 -- 5 year ACS data; and the 3-year PUMS 1/23/14 - 5-year PUMS Lots of new interesting data to plumb. Chuck Purvis Hayward, California On Sep 19, 2013, at 6:44 AM, Weinberger Penelope <pweinberger(a)aashto.org> wrote: _______________________________________________ ctpp-news mailing list ctpp-news(a)ryoko.chrispy.net http://ryoko.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news

11 years, 3 months

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