CTPP January 2012

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[CTPP] [Fwd: Opportunity To Comment: Proposed ACS 2013 Content Changes and Internet Response Mode]

by Ed Christopher

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 <census(a)subscriptions.census.gov> Reply-To: U.S. Census Bureau <census(a)subscriptions.census.gov> 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. The proposed changes described in this// notice include the following: * New question topics—computer and Internet usage and parental place of birth * New versions of existing question topics—veteran status, period of military service, food stamps, property income and wages * A possible Internet response option The link to the full text of the /Federal Register/ notice can be found on the Operations and Administration of the ACS page <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. The deadline for public comment is February 27, 2012. Additionally, there is a small correction to the email address listed in the notice. Please direct all email comments to jjessup(a)doc.gov <mailto:jjessup(a)doc.gov>. (Emails sent to dHynek(a)doc.gov will receive an out of office message, but will be automatically forwarded.) 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ US Census Bureau <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Questions? Contact Us <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> STAY CONNECTED: Visit us on Facebook <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Visit us on Twitter <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Visit us on YouTube <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Sign up for email updates <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Visit us on GovLoop <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help <mailto:support(a)govdelivery.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This email was sent to edc(a)berwyned.com by U.S. Census Bureau · 4600 Silver Hill Road · Washington, DC 20233 Powered by GovDelivery <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> -- Ed Christopher 708-283-3534 (V) 708-574-8131 (cell) FHWA RC-TST-PLN 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 600 Matteson, IL 60443

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Re: [CTPP] Incorporating Social Media into Transportation Surveys WORKSHOP on Sunday, Jan 22 TRB

by Krishnan Viswanathan

Hilton, Columbia Hall 3 On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 4:52 PM, Robert Schiffer <rschiffer(a)camsys.com>wrote: > Elaine, do you know what room this session will be in? -Rob > > Robert G. Schiffer, AICP > Cambridge Systematics, Inc. > 1566 Village Square Boulevard, Suite 2 > Tallahassee, FL 32309 > tel 850 219 6388 fax 850 219 6389 cel 850 570 8958 > e-mail rschiffer(a)camsys.com > www.camsys.com > > > > From: <Elaine.Murakami(a)dot.gov> > To: <ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net> > Date: 01/09/2012 04:25 PM > Subject: [CTPP] Incorporating Social Media into Transportation > Surveys WORKSHOP on Sunday, Jan 22 TRB > Sent by: ctpp-news-bounces(a)ryoko.chrispy.net > ------------------------------ > > > > For those of you who have not yet completed your TRB Schedules, or would > adjust your schedule for an excellent opportunity on a timely topic: > > > > Please join us from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan 22 > > > > This workshop will identify how the industry has adapted the use of Social > Media and other technologies to improve survey research. First, lessons > learned and sampling challenges will be discussed. This will be followed > by examples of how data published on social media sites can be mined. > Workshop outcomes are anticipated to include a list of agreed-upon > applications of social media in transportation surveys, as well as a > prioritized list of topics for future research. > > > > Sponsoring Committee(s) > > ABJ40 Travel Survey Methods > > ADA60 Public Involvement > > AP030 Public Transportation Marketing and Fare Policy > > > > >From your friend, > > Elaine Murakami, previous chair of ABJ40 Travel Survey Methods > > > _______________________________________________ > ctpp-news mailing list > ctpp-news(a)ryoko.chrispy.net > http://ryoko.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news > > > _______________________________________________ > ctpp-news mailing list > ctpp-news(a)ryoko.chrispy.net > http://ryoko.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news > > -- Krishnan Viswanathan 1101 High Meadow Dr Tallahassee FL 32311

13 years, 6 months

[CTPP] Incorporating Social Media into Transportation Surveys WORKSHOP on Sunday, Jan 22 TRB

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

For those of you who have not yet completed your TRB Schedules, or would adjust your schedule for an excellent opportunity on a timely topic: Please join us from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan 22 This workshop will identify how the industry has adapted the use of Social Media and other technologies to improve survey research. First, lessons learned and sampling challenges will be discussed. This will be followed by examples of how data published on social media sites can be mined. Workshop outcomes are anticipated to include a list of agreed-upon applications of social media in transportation surveys, as well as a prioritized list of topics for future research. Sponsoring Committee(s) ABJ40 Travel Survey Methods ADA60 Public Involvement AP030 Public Transportation Marketing and Fare Policy >From your friend, Elaine Murakami, previous chair of ABJ40 Travel Survey Methods

13 years, 6 months

[CTPP] Reminder Census Workshop at TRB Annual Mtg

by Rohanna

Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder that there will be a census workshop at the TRB Annual Meeting again this year. Please see below for more details. Thank you! TRB 91st Annual Meeting (January 22-26, 2012) Event Title: C2KX + ACS1, 3, 5 = Census Data of the Future Event Date: Jan 22 2012 9:00AM- 12:00PM Event Location: Hilton, Cabinet Sponsored By: Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems (ABJ30) Event Description: The recent changes in the collection and dissemination of census data, including the use of the American Community Survey as a replacement for the long-form census questions, will require transportation planners and researchers to learn new skills and practices. This workshop focuses on how to obtain census data, how to assess which data set to use when, as well as how not to use the data. Workshop participants will receive training on the American FactFinder 2 website and other resources. Presentations: Census 2010: The New Gold Standard (P12-5593) Fields, Alison - Census Bureau ACS: Not the Census, But Worth Its Weight in Gold (P12-5594) McKenzie, Brian - Census Bureau AFF2: Where the Gold Is Hidden (P12-5807) Rohanna, Kristen - San Diego Association of Governments Reschovsky, Clara - Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments CTPP: Gold, Studded with Diamonds (P12-5595) Christopher, Ed - Federal Highway Administration PUMS: The New Platinum (P12-5596) Tierney, Kevin - Consultant 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>

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