the census bureau's web site dealing with urbanized areas and urban clusters is up and running. on may 3rd the TIGER files with the boundaries will also be available for downloading. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/ua/ua_2k.html FHWA and FTA have also posted a FAQ dealing with boundary issues and their implications. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/census/faqa2cdt.htm ======== Ed Christopher Metropolitan Activities Midwest Resource Center Federal Highway Administration 19900 Governors Drive Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 708-283-3534 (V) 708-283-3501 (F)