RE: [CTPP] using the ACS to define metro areas

Dear CTPP listserv members: I have asked the Census Bureau to post a reply regarding plans for "core-based statistical areas". I feel that I read that 5-years of ACS were going to be used, but it might be my imagination. So... it is better to hear from the CB, instead of guessing. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning elaine.murakami(a)dot.gov 206-220-4460 ________________________________ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Reger Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:31 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] using the ACS to define metro areas Does anyone know whether metro areas, or whatever they are called, will be adjusted annually based on results of the ACS county level data? Or what data will be used in the definitions? Historically it's been based on the decennial census numbers about county commuter patterns and population growth. Nancy Reger, AICP Assistant Director, Transportation Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission 111 Liberty St. Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio 43215 p (614) 233-4154 / e nreger(a)morpc.org www.morpc.org