[CTPP] RE: Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules

Penelope, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft rules. Section I. Purpose seems to be contradictory to Section III. TAZ in that Section I. says "In support of the Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) the U.S. DOT and the U.S. Census Bureau will obtain census 2010 block equivalencies for Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZs) from Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and State Departments of Transportation in 2011." While Section III. says in the second paragraph under 'B' that "MPOs are not required to define TAZs;..." Also, We at the Dixie MPO in the St. George Utah area have used the services of consultants to help us with modeling and most recently with TAZ delineation. As others have mentioned the draft states that there is a guideline minimum of 600 resident worker population. Though it is a guideline it may be somewhat difficult for us to adhere to because we have such a large population of 'Seniors' that have moved to the area to retire. Therefore a large tract or development catering to 'Seniors' may actually have very few resident workers. I participated in a similar process with PSAP a few months ago. Will this process be similar and what is the best way to tie both processes together? Thanks, [cid:image002.jpg@01CA741B.1C1026C0] From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 12:28 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules Hi All, The Census Bureau asked us to refine this document to help them with their software development effort. There was a three step process and this is step two. Step three will be the formal version of the attached memo, due to Census Bureau in early 2010. At this time we are seeking input on this memo for the formal version. Please reply directly to me with your comments. Please reply by January 8th, 2010 Thanks! Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/home/default.htm<http://console.mxlogic.c… It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have.