Ed, I think the inclusion of light rail would be appropriate but I also would like to hear some discussion about shifting the ACS questions about transportation to collecting information for a specific sample day and not the "usual" day. This would be a significant change as it would render the parent of data suspect however. Going forward it with in asset in that it's likely to be a truer reflection of actual behaviors. Is there some value in having various forums or committees endorse specific recommendations to give greater ability of the Census Bureau? Thanks. See you next week. Steven E. Polzin, PhD Director, Mobility Policy Center for Urban Transportation Research polzin(a)cutr.usf.edu (813) 974-9849 (w) 813 416-7517 (c) http://www.cutr.usf.edu/about/about_subscribe.shtml -----Original Message----- From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)ryoko.chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces@ryoko.chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Ed Christopher Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 6:55 PM To: ctpp-news maillist Subject: [CTPP] [Fwd: Opportunity To Comment: Proposed ACS 2013 Content Changes and Internet Response Mode] If your are interested in the content of the ACS you should pay attention to this. For example, we periodically hear that the ACS should have "Light Rail" as an option on the questionnaire. If this or other data content items are issues for you now is the time to let your interest known. If you do comment and do not mind sharing your comments with me (edc(a)berwyned.com) or Elaine Murakami (Elaine.Murakami(a)dot.gov) we will be keeping track on the side. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: pportunity To Comment: Proposed ACS 2013 Content Changes and Internet Response Mode Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:58:50 -0600 From: U.S. Census Bureau &lt;census(a)subscriptions.census.gov&gt; Reply-To: U.S. Census Bureau &lt;census(a)subscriptions.census.gov&gt; To: edc(a)berwyned.com ACS Banner Opportunity to Comment: Proposed American Community Survey 2013 Content Changes and Internet Response On December 28, 2011, the Department of Commerce published a notice in the /Federal Register/ seeking comment on possible changes to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) content and data collection, beginning in 2013. 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