[CTPP] Denver, Free CTPP Training

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@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