CTPP November 2011

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by Patty Becker

This is time critical. If you have a response for us, please reply immediately to pbecker(a)umich.edu and/or to the list. We are having a big problem with PUMA delineation in Michigan because of the Census Bureau's rule that PUMAs must be contiguous. They apparently had this rule in the past, which is why we didn't catch it as a "change" in the regulations. However, they didn't enforce it, so we were able to have non-contiguous PUMAs where we needed them. Now they don't want to let us do it. The biggest reason, I believe, is that this time they're using software into which they've programmed the rule that requires contiguity. The City of Detroit has two enclave cities, plus six communities adjoining its eastern boundary. The rest of the county lies to the west of the city. These 8 communities used to be 1 PUMA, but they've shrunk below 100,000, and therefore would need territory added from elsewhere (in Wayne, their county, presumably). The main point is: we need PUMAs which together delineate Detroit exactly. Under the contiguity rule, that's impossible. We have another issue surrounding the City of Flint and Genesee,its county, where the other counties in the state planning/service area centered on Flint lie to either side of Genesee. Logically, these two counties would form one PUMA, while other PUMAs would be formed within the Genesee boundary. We used to have this arrangement. We need to know if any similar issues have come up in other states. If so, what are you doing about it? Please let us know immediately. Thanks much, Patty Becker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patricia C. (Patty) Becker 248/354-6520 APB Associates/SEMCC FAX 248/354-6645 28300 Franklin Road Home 248/355-2428 Southfield, MI 48034 pbecker(a)umich.edu

12 years, 6 months

[CTPP] FW: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error

by Rohanna

FYI Kristen Rohanna Senior Research Analyst San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 401 B St., Ste 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619.699.6918 Fax: 619.699.1905 kroh(a)sandag.org<mailto:kroh(a)sandag.org> From: sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Jon Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:05 AM To: sdc_mlist(a)lists.berkeley.edu Subject: FW: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error ________________________________ From: Gaines, Len [mailto:LGAINES(a)EMPIRE.STATE.NY.US] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 5:35 AM To: 'sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu'; NYSDC-L(a)GC.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU Subject: Mapping ACS Data Including Margins of Error Following yesterday's SDC Steering Committee conference call with the Census Bureau, the following information was shared with us and I thought you'd like to know about this: George Mason University's Dept. of Geography and GeoInformation Science has developed a mapping extension that makes it possible to incorporate information on statistical uncertainty into maps featuring ACS estimates. Currently, instructions are provided in the extension's documentation for using the mapping extension with AFF 1; In the future, the extension will include instructions for AFF II. The extension automates many tasks normally required to use ArcGIS for this purpose. The extension works with versions 9.3 and 10.0 of ArcGIS and is available for downloading free of charge at the following link: http://gesg.gmu.edu/census/ Please feel free to share this information with affiliate organizations, universities, or others in your state who might benefit. Leonard M. Gaines, Ph.D. | Program Research Specialist Empire State Development (518) 292-5312: Office (518) 292-5806: Fax www.esd.ny.gov<http://www.esd.ny.gov> IMPORTANT: This e-mail message and any attachments contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please immediately notify the sender by electronic mail or notify the System Administrator by telephone (518)292-5180 or e-mail (administrator(a)empire.state.ny.us<mailto:administrator(a)empire.state.ny.us>) and delete the message. Thank you.

12 years, 6 months

[CTPP] FW: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers

by Rohanna

Kristen Rohanna Senior Research Analyst San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) 401 B St., Ste 800 San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619.699.6918 Fax: 619.699.1905 kroh(a)sandag.org<mailto:kroh(a)sandag.org> From: sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu [mailto:sdc_mlist-bounces(a)lists.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Gage, Linda Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:34 AM To: SDC LISTSERVE Subject: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers From: U.S. Census Bureau [mailto:census(a)subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 1:35 PM To: Gage, Linda Subject: Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers Now Available: American Community Survey Research & Evaluation Papers The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey Research & Evaluation program is an ongoing collaboration examining all aspects of the ACS. Its purpose is to conduct research and evaluation projects that are important for the improvement of the ACS estimates. We are pleased to announce that the papers resulting from this important program are now available on the ACS website, under ACS Research & Evaluation Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> within our library<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…>. The papers cover a wide variety of survey methodology and analytical research. Selected recent titles include the following: Assessment of Data Quality Filtering of Multiyear Estimates in American Community Survey Data Products<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Comparison of ACS Detailed Tables with Tables in Census 2000 Summary File 3<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Analysis of the 2009 Field of Degree Question in the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Evaluation of the ACS Mail Materials and Mailing Strategy During the 2010 Census<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> Using Subcounty Population Estimates as Controls in Weighting for the American Community Survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> As new research is completed, we will be adding to the available collection. If you need information or have questions about the survey, please call our Customer Services Center on 1 (800) 923-8282. Thank you, American Community Survey Office U.S. Census Bureau [cid:~WRD000.jpg] ________________________________ [cid:image001.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> STAY CONNECTED: [cid:image002.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image003.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> [cid:image004.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> | Unsubscribe<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExM…> | Help<mailto:support(a)govdelivery.com> ________________________________ This email was sent to linda.gage(a)dof.ca.gov by U.S. Census Bureau · 4600 Silver Hill Road · Washington, DC 20233 [cid:image005.jpg(a)01CC9AD1.7C1CB400]<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTExMTAz…>

12 years, 6 months

[CTPP] RE: Comparing Bike and Walk Rates for Cities

by Cook

After much poking and prodding at FF2 and call with an unhelpful gum chewing person at the CB's call center, I was able to find a solution to my problem. In short, I wanted to download two JTW related tables for all places categorized as Places (sumlevel=160) in the 2008-10 ACS. The old FF has a function named the Download Center where you can pick individual tables and download a zip file that compiles results for geographies of a specific type (state, county, place, etc.). You can select up to 50 tables. The resulting zip file includes txt files for that list all geographical areas, including those with no data. FF2 does not have an equivalent function to the Download Center, at least not one I can find. However, you can download related tables for all members of a sumlevel. Using the Geography Filter, select "include in results: All Geographies". Next, select the sumlevel of interest, in my case Places. In the right hand side of the Geography filter select "All Places within the United States" and add that to your selections. Now you can pick your tables to download by using the topics widget to narrow your choices. However, its troublesome to pick tables that cut across a variety of topics, since your table choices in the search results box are not saved if you change selection criteria. Thanks to Megan Tennermann for her response yesterday. Cliff Cook From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Tennermann, Megan Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 3:01 PM To: 'ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net' Subject: [CTPP] RE: Comparing Bike and Walk Rates for Cities Hi Cliff, http://www.census.gov/hhes/commuting/ is the site that has the most recent journey-to-work report released by the Census Bureau (I think about a month ago); there are tables in the report about the top ten metro areas for biking/walking commuters and links to related data if this isn't what you're thinking of. Good luck, Megan Tennermann, Planner Orange County Planning Department 124 Main Street, 3rd Floor Goshen NY 10924 Phone (845) 615-3855 Fax (845) 291-2533 Email: mtennermann(a)orangecountygov.com From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Cook, Cliff Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 2:41 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Comparing Bike and Walk Rates for Cities I recall seeing somewhere on the web a table from drawn from the 2007-9 American Community Survey that compares the rate at which residents or workers (not sure which) bike or walk to work in larger cities. This is not a Factfinder table; I don't recall the source. Would anyone have a lead or suggestion for us? We are hoping to find a similar table from the 2008-10 ACS. Thanks Cliff Cook ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clifford Cook Planning Information Manager Cambridge Community Development Dept. 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA. 02139 617/349-4656 FAX 617/349-4669 TTY 617/349-4621 email => ccook(a)cambridgema.gov<mailto:ccook(a)cambridgema.gov> web site => http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/ This communication may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender, and destroy all copies of the original message. No responsibility is accepted by Orange County Government for any loss or damage arising in any way from receiving this communication.

12 years, 6 months

[CTPP] Comparing Bike and Walk Rates for Cities

by Cook

I recall seeing somewhere on the web a table from drawn from the 2007-9 American Community Survey that compares the rate at which residents or workers (not sure which) bike or walk to work in larger cities. This is not a Factfinder table; I don't recall the source. Would anyone have a lead or suggestion for us? We are hoping to find a similar table from the 2008-10 ACS. Thanks Cliff Cook ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clifford Cook Planning Information Manager Cambridge Community Development Dept. 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA. 02139 617/349-4656 FAX 617/349-4669 TTY 617/349-4621 email => ccook(a)cambridgema.gov<mailto:ccook(a)cambridgema.gov> web site => http://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/

12 years, 6 months

[CTPP] FHWA Research Funds: STEP -- identify needs. DUE no later than November 10

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

Hi Everyone - The STEP funds require a 50% non-federal match. We do not know how much will be available in FY 2012, but it is worth trying, if you have any ideas and have local funds to support the required match. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning 206-220-4460 (in Seattle) _____________________________________________ From: Cazenas, Patricia (FHWA) Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:47 AM To: HEPallfeds Subject: Reminder STEP Comment Period Closing November 10th. Just a reminder to solicit input from your stakeholders to identify research topics that should receive priority consideration for our FY 2012 plan. November 10th is the last chance to comment on our FHWA-administered source of funding for research related to planning, environment and realty. Please take the effort to point your stakeholders to the website: https://knowledge.fhwa.dot.gov/cops/STEP.nsf/home/ and ask for their input on where they think we should be spending research money. Comments received to date can be found at: S:\SAFETEA-LU\5207 STEP\Stakeholder Feedback Weekly Reports\STEP 2012 Thanks, Pat Patricia A. Cazenas, P.E., L.S. Research and Financial Service Team Leader Federal Highway Administration Office of Human Environment HEPH-40 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 (w)202-366-4085, (f)202-366-3409 email: patricia.cazenas(a)dot.gov

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