RE: [CTPP] Occupancy Data

Greg: Yes, ACS has vehicle occupancy data in the Commuting (Journey to Work) topic. ACS calls it "Means of Transportation to Work," and breaks the information down into single-occupant, 2-person, 3-person, and 4-or-more-person carpools (as well as bus, train, bicycle, etc.) in the standard tables that you can download from American Factfinder on the Census website. You can get added detail from the Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) dataset, which takes the variable up to 7-person carpools (e.g., vanpools). But it has a smaller sample size (1 percent for each annual file versus about 2.3 percent), and it uses 100,000 population PUMS data areas instead of counties, cities, etc. The ability (or obligation) to create your own crosstabs may be considered an advantage (or disadvantage). Pete Swensson, Senior Planner Thurston Regional Planning Council 2424 Heritage Ct. SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 741-2530 (direct line) (360) 956-7575 (main desk) (360) 956-7815 (fax) swenssp(a)trpc.org This e-mail and any attachments are for the use of the addressed individual. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify our systems manager. TRPC has taken responsible precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, however we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments. From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Youell, Greg (Mapa) Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 1:49 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Occupancy Data Is it possible to get vehicle occupancy stats for work trips from the ACS? Any suggestions on getting vehicle occupancy data (that is, other than going out and counting it J ) Greg Youell Transportation and Data Manager Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) 2222 Cuming St. Omaha, NE 68102 P: 402-444-6866 ext. 220 C: 918-845-3137 F: 402-342-0949 ******************************************** The information in this electronic message is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this Internet electronic message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful.