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LEHD 2010

by mkaminowitz＠baltometro.org

Does anyone know of the 2010 LED/OnTheMap 6 is still scheduled to come out next month, and if it will really include federal employees? Mara Mara Kaminowitz GIS Analyst ......................................................................... Baltimore Metropolitan Council Offices at McHenry Row 1500 Whetstone Way Suite 300 Baltimore, MD 21230 410-732-0500 ext. 1030 <mailto:mkaminowitz@baltometro.org> mkaminowitz(a)baltometro.org <http://www.baltometro.org/> 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.

13 years, 1 month

FW: Presentations now available online for the Using Census Data for Transportation Applications Conference

by Weinberger, Penelope

In case you couldn't join us in Irvine... Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx <http://ctpp.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx> It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have. From: Hubersberger, Jaclyn [mailto:JHubersberger@nas.edu] Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 4:33 PM To: Hubersberger, Jaclyn Subject: Presentations now available online for the Using Census Data for Transportation Applications Conference Dear Conference Participants: Thank you for attending the Using Census Data for Transportation Applications Conference that took place October 24-27, 2011 at the Beckman Center on the UC-Irvine campus. Presentations have been posted on the conference website: http://www.trb.org/conferences/Census2011.aspx, under the "Presentations" tab. Your participation was much appreciated and I look forward to seeing you at future TRB events! Regards, Jaclyn Hubersberger Senior Program Associate Transportation Research Board of the National Academies 500 Fifth Street NW Keck WS#431 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 334-3119 www.TRB.org

13 years, 1 month

Census Bureau looking for opinions on ZCTA tabulations for ACS. DUE November 30

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

This message was sent to the Census Bureau State Data Center participants, and Nathan Erlbaum of New York State DOT thought it should be shared with CTPP: ------- As you can see from the attached email exchange, the ACS ZCTA data is being threatened due to the current budget situation. My personal sense of the situation is that if we show support for these data there is no guarantee that they will be produced, but if don’t show a need for them they definitely will not be there. If these data are important for you, please respond to Scott Boggess (Scott.Boggess(a)census.gov <mailto:Scott.Boggess@census.gov> ) directly by November 30, 2011. It would also help our program if you copied the listserv on your response. Your comments might prompt others to realize a need for these data. Thank you. Leonard M. Gaines, Ph.D. | Program Research Specialist Empire State Development -------- In its Federal Register Notice on the 5-year ACS data products, the Bureau announced that it would begin to produce 5-year ACS data for ZCTAs (Zip Code Tabulation Areas) beginning with the 2007-2011 ACS data due out next year. Both the decision to add ZCTAs as well as what data products to produce for ZCTAs is now coming under increased scrutiny given the current budget climate. I have been asked to reach out to data users to see whether and how they would use ACS ZCTA data and what products, if any, they would like to see produced for ZCTAs (detailed tables? profiles? subject tables?). Please respond directly to me and feel free to share this request with others in the user community. Thanks, Scott Scott Boggess Chief, ACS Coordination Staff Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division 301.763.6167

13 years, 1 month

Open Position - Transportation Planner / Travel Demand Modeler

by Chuck Imbrogno

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC) located in Pittsburgh, PA currently has an opening for a Transportation Planner who is seeking a rewarding career supporting community transportation and economic development programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Compiling, organizing and analyzing data for transportation and air quality programs; * Building or modifying models needed for forecasting and testing data; * Participating in traffic forecasting studies; * Providing regional transit agencies with current data. Qualifications include: * A bachelor's degree in planning, mathematics or closely related field; * Ability to integrate and analyze data, including statistical model estimation; * Demonstrated experience in developing and using forecasting and/or regional transportation demand models; * Solid understanding of GIS and data analysis software; * Strong analytical, communication and technical writing skills. Knowledge of REMI economic development analysis model applications and working in a professional team environment to update and evaluate federal/state transportation programs is desirable. Competitive salary and excellent benefit package provided. For more information about the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation and how we make an impact on our region, go to www.spcregion.org <http://www.spcregion.org> . Email responses preferred. Send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to: Debbie Tritsch Human Resources Coordinator Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 dtritsch(a)spcregion.org Equal Opportunity Employer

13 years, 2 months

PUMAs

by Patty Becker

This is time critical. If you have a response for us, please reply immediately to pbecker(a)umich.edu and/or to the list. We are having a big problem with PUMA delineation in Michigan because of the Census Bureau's rule that PUMAs must be contiguous. They apparently had this rule in the past, which is why we didn't catch it as a "change" in the regulations. However, they didn't enforce it, so we were able to have non-contiguous PUMAs where we needed them. Now they don't want to let us do it. The biggest reason, I believe, is that this time they're using software into which they've programmed the rule that requires contiguity. The City of Detroit has two enclave cities, plus six communities adjoining its eastern boundary. The rest of the county lies to the west of the city. These 8 communities used to be 1 PUMA, but they've shrunk below 100,000, and therefore would need territory added from elsewhere (in Wayne, their county, presumably). The main point is: we need PUMAs which together delineate Detroit exactly. Under the contiguity rule, that's impossible. We have another issue surrounding the City of Flint and Genesee,its county, where the other counties in the state planning/service area centered on Flint lie to either side of Genesee. Logically, these two counties would form one PUMA, while other PUMAs would be formed within the Genesee boundary. We used to have this arrangement. We need to know if any similar issues have come up in other states. If so, what are you doing about it? Please let us know immediately. Thanks much, Patty Becker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia C. (Patty) Becker 248/354-6520 APB Associates/SEMCC FAX 248/354-6645 28300 Franklin Road Home 248/355-2428 Southfield, MI 48034 pbecker(a)umich.edu

13 years, 2 months

RE: [CTPP] PUMAs

by Patty Becker

Arash, Michigan is a "strong MCD state." We have lots of sub-county governments that are incorporated, plus many, many township governments that provide services. These political boundaries are very important here. In almost all instances, tract lines follow the MCD boundaries; thus, it's no problem to aggregate tracts to PUMAs keeping within the city limits. Patty Becker At 06:14 PM 11/9/2011, you wrote: >Content-Language: en-US >Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > >boundary="_000_F189FB5B4920564CA566DDBD526B0BA8DB0D14C4D1COGMAILnctcog_" > >Patty, I am not really sure if having PUMAs that cross large city >boundaries cause any serious problems. Geographic continuity is a >good practice. The only use that PUMA can give you is having access >to household sample record as a whole in a large area. Affiliation >to city for 5% sample record does not reveal anything about the >city. As long as PUMAs are aggregation of Tracts, one can relate the >sample records to other tables and estimate expanded household >characteristics. It would be nice if aggregation of PUMAs would >become cities (for large ones) but that is fairly hard to achieve in general. > >Arash > >Arash Mirzaei, P.E. >Senior Program Manager >Model Development and Data Management >North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) >Tel: (817) 695-9261 >Fax: (817) 640-3028 >Email: amirzaei(a)nctcog.org > > > >From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net >[mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Patty Becker >Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:05 PM >To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net >Cc: dargak(a)michigan.gov >Subject: [CTPP] PUMAs > >This is time critical. If you have a response for us, please reply >immediately to pbecker(a)umich.edu and/or to the list. > >We are having a big problem with PUMA delineation in Michigan >because of the Census Bureau's rule that PUMAs must be contiguous. > >They apparently had this rule in the past, which is why we didn't >catch it as a "change" in the regulations. However, they didn't >enforce it, so we were able to have non-contiguous PUMAs where we >needed them. Now they don't want to let us do it. The biggest >reason, I believe, is that this time they're using software into >which they've programmed the rule that requires contiguity. > >The City of Detroit has two enclave cities, plus six communities >adjoining its eastern boundary. The rest of the county lies to the >west of the city. These 8 communities used to be 1 PUMA, but they've >shrunk below 100,000, and therefore would need territory added from >elsewhere (in Wayne, their county, presumably). The main point is: >we need PUMAs which together delineate Detroit exactly. Under the >contiguity rule, that's impossible. We have another issue >surrounding the City of Flint and Genesee,its county, where the >other counties in the state planning/service area centered on Flint >lie to either side of Genesee. Logically, these two counties would >form one PUMA, while other PUMAs would be formed within the Genesee >boundary. We used to have this arrangement. > >We need to know if any similar issues have come up in other states. >If so, what are you doing about it? Please let us know immediately. > >Thanks much, > >Patty Becker > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >Patricia C. (Patty) Becker 248/354-6520 >APB Associates/SEMCC FAX 248/354-6645 >28300 Franklin Road Home 248/355-2428 >Southfield, MI 48034 pbecker(a)umich.edu >_______________________________________________ >ctpp-news mailing list >ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net >http://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia C. (Patty) Becker 248/354-6520 APB Associates/SEMCC FAX 248/354-6645 28300 Franklin Road Home 248/355-2428 Southfield, MI 48034 pbecker(a)umich.edu

13 years, 2 months

FW: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error

by Rohanna, Kristen

FYI Kristen Rohanna Senior Research Analyst San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 401 B St., Ste 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619.699.6918 Fax: 619.699.1905 kroh(a)sandag.org<mailto:kroh@sandag.org> From: sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:sdc_mlist-bounces@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jon Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:05 AM To: sdc_mlist(a)lists.berkeley.edu Subject: FW: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error ________________________________ From: Gaines, Len [mailto:LGAINES@EMPIRE.STATE.NY.US] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 5:35 AM To: 'sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu'; NYSDC-L(a)GC.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error Following yesterday's SDC Steering Committee conference call with the Census Bureau, the following information was shared with us and I thought you'd like to know about this: George Mason University's Dept. of Geography and GeoInformation Science has developed a mapping extension that makes it possible to incorporate information on statistical uncertainty into maps featuring ACS estimates. Currently, instructions are provided in the extension's documentation for using the mapping extension with AFF 1; In the future, the extension will include instructions for AFF II. The extension automates many tasks normally required to use ArcGIS for this purpose. The extension works with versions 9.3 and 10.0 of ArcGIS and is available for downloading free of charge at the following link: http://gesg.gmu.edu/census/ Please feel free to share this information with affiliate organizations, universities, or others in your state who might benefit. Leonard M. Gaines, Ph.D. | Program Research Specialist Empire State Development (518) 292-5312: Office (518) 292-5806: Fax www.esd.ny.gov<http://www.esd.ny.gov> IMPORTANT: This e-mail message and any attachments contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please immediately notify the sender by electronic mail or notify the System Administrator by telephone (518)292-5180 or e-mail (administrator(a)empire.state.ny.us<mailto:administrator@empire.state.ny.us>) and delete the message. Thank you.

13 years, 2 months

FW: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers

by Rohanna, Kristen

Kristen Rohanna Senior Research Analyst San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 401 B St., Ste 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619.699.6918 Fax: 619.699.1905 kroh(a)sandag.org<mailto:kroh@sandag.org> From: sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:sdc_mlist-bounces@lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Gage, Linda Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:34 AM To: SDC LISTSERVE Subject: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers From: U.S. Census Bureau [mailto:census@subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 1:35 PM To: Gage, Linda Subject: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey Research & Evaluation program is an ongoing collaboration examining all aspects of the ACS. Its purpose is to conduct research and evaluation projects that are important for the improvement of the ACS estimates. We are pleased to announce that the papers resulting from this important program are now available on the ACS website, under ACS Research & Evaluation Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> within our library<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…>. The papers cover a wide variety of survey methodology and analytical research. Selected recent titles include the following: Assessment of Data Quality Filtering of Multiyear Estimates in American Community Survey Data Products<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Comparison of ACS Detailed Tables with Tables in Census 2000 Summary File 3<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Analysis of the 2009 Field of Degree Question in the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Evaluation of the ACS Mail Materials and Mailing Strategy During the 2010 Census<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Using Subcounty Population Estimates as Controls in Weighting for the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> As new research is completed, we will be adding to the available collection. If you need information or have questions about the survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282. Thank you, American Community Survey Office U.S. Census Bureau [cid:~WRD000.jpg] ________________________________ [cid:image001.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> STAY CONNECTED: [cid:image002.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image003.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> | Unsubscribe<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> | Help<mailto:support@govdelivery.com> ________________________________ This email was sent to linda.gage(a)dof.ca.gov by U.S. Census Bureau · 4600 Silver Hill Road · Washington, DC 20233 [cid:image005.jpg@01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…>

13 years, 2 months

Comparing Bike and Walk Rates for Cities

by Cook, Cliff

I recall seeing somewhere on the web a table from drawn from the 2007-9 American Community Survey that compares the rate at which residents or workers (not sure which) bike or walk to work in larger cities. This is not a Factfinder table; I don't recall the source. Would anyone have a lead or suggestion for us? We are hoping to find a similar table from the 2008-10 ACS. Thanks Cliff Cook ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clifford Cook Planning Information Manager Cambridge Community Development Dept. 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA. 02139 617/349-4656 FAX 617/349-4669 TTY 617/349-4621 email => ccook(a)cambridgema.gov<mailto:ccook@cambridgema.gov> web site => http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/

13 years, 2 months

FHWA Research Funds: STEP -- identify needs. DUE no later than November 10

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

Hi Everyone - The STEP funds require a 50% non-federal match. We do not know how much will be available in FY 2012, but it is worth trying, if you have any ideas and have local funds to support the required match. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning 206-220-4460 (in Seattle) _____________________________________________ From: Cazenas, Patricia (FHWA) Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:47 AM To: HEPallfeds Subject: Reminder STEP Comment Period Closing November 10th. Just a reminder to solicit input from your stakeholders to identify research topics that should receive priority consideration for our FY 2012 plan. November 10th is the last chance to comment on our FHWA-administered source of funding for research related to planning, environment and realty. Please take the effort to point your stakeholders to the website: https://knowledge.fhwa.dot.gov/cops/STEP.nsf/home/ and ask for their input on where they think we should be spending research money. Comments received to date can be found at: S:\SAFETEA-LU\5207 STEP\Stakeholder Feedback Weekly Reports\STEP 2012 Thanks, Pat Patricia A. Cazenas, P.E., L.S. Research and Financial Service Team Leader Federal Highway Administration Office of Human Environment HEPH-40 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (w)202-366-4085, (f)202-366-3409 email: patricia.cazenas(a)dot.gov

13 years, 2 months

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