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[CTPP] Census Bureau computers will be shut down in the event of government shut down tonight.

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

Hi Everyone - For TAZ participants: The Census Bureau Geography Division asked me to let you know that you will not be able to download or upload files for the TAZ delineation process if the government is shutdown tonight (April 8). For Census data users: Shutting down the CB computers also means that www.census.gov will fail to function. ("No comment" to those of you trying to use AFF2 ;-) ) Elaine

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] Working with the ACS BG data

by Bowman

I've been trying to take a look at some of the ACS block group data just to see what they look like for our region and I see that there are a lot of variables that don't have data at the block group level. A whole lot. Does anyone know, is the Census planning on expanding the number of variables available at this level in the future, or are these variables just a casualty of the small sample sizes? Thanks! Katy Bowman Research Associate Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission One South Main Street, Suite 260 Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 223-6323 kbowman(a)mvrpc.org

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] American FactFinder 2

by Jonathan Lupton

Does anybody on the list serve have anything good to say about American FactFinder2? I want something incredibly simple - total housing units for the United, and occupied housing units, in 2010. When I go into this clunky, counter-intuitive product, it either takes me to housing data from past census estimates, or wants to give me Census 2000 housing figures. Okay, so I decided to try for one of those simple 2010 profiles. You can get them for the states. But what about the country? Can't find it. Am I supposed to add up the housing data for all 50 states? I don't doubt there is an answer buried somewhere in this system, but I'm in a hurry (who isn't, in the modern world) trying to develop some US comparison data for a report. And, as usual, AFF2 lets you down when you need it. Message to Census Bureau: please, please dump the useless thing and just put the data we need in the "old reliable" AFF. Jonathan Lupton AICP Research Planner Metroplan Little Rock AR

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] [ctpp-news] Demographic Analysis for Block Groups - Decennial Census vs. ACS 5 Year Estimates

by Cogburn

My name is Megan Cogburn and I am a Community Planner with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. My group is a part of the Project Development and Environmental Analysis branch and we are responsible for completing all of the NEPA documentation for bridge and highway projects statewide. Specifically, we prepare technical reports assessing potential project impacts on the human environment from the local/urban planning perspective. We currently use decennial Census data for our demographic analyses, however we are thinking of switching to use American Community Survey data to make our reports more current and since the American Community Survey has now replaced the traditional decennial Census long-form. However, it has come to our attention that ACS data is only available at the block group level for 5 Year Estimates (and not annually). Moreover, certain tables that were available for the 2000 Census are not available in the ACS 5 Year Estimates (such as household type by relationship, sex by employment status, and poverty status). Another glaring issue is that ACS 5 Year Estimates were just released in 2010, so there is no previous data to make historical comparisons. So, my question for the listserv is how other organizations are moving forward given the discrepancies between the two datasets. My group is trying to figure out where to get missing data, how to make historical comparisons, and also the best way to retrieve ACS 5-Year Estimates. A huge drawback for us is that we use block group data for multiple variables and this is only available for the 5 year estimates. In order to retrieve summary file data for block groups you have to use an Excel macro retrieval file that takes an extremely long time, download a massive file from their FTP site, or use the not so user friendly Data Ferret platform. Please advise! Megan Cogburn, MCRP Community Planner | Human Environment Unit NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis e: mscogburn(a)ncdot.gov p: (919) 707-6062 f: (919) 212-5785 Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] ACS and 2010 Block Groups

by Steiss

Elaine/Ed: I'm working on a North Carolina Statewide Transportation Model (NCSTM) for NCDOT. I've just completed the development of the Statewide Model Zones (SMZs) using the recently released 2010 census block geography and have populated the SMZs with total population and households from the PL94-171 data. I'm now looking to use the block group data from the ACS 5 Year Summary File to supplement what I have from PL94-171. Not too surprising, the ACS data is based on 2000 block group geography, which is different than the 2010 block group geography. When should we expect any ACS data to be released that conforms to the 2010 census geography? Todd Todd A. Steiss, AICP, GISP Senior Planner Parsons Brinckerhoff 121 West Trade Street, Suite 1950 Charlotte, NC 28202 Direct: 704-342-5411 Main: 704-342-5401 Mobile: 704-906-7706 Fax: 704-342-8472 Email: steiss(a)pbworld.com <mailto:steiss(a)pbworld.com> ______________________________________________________________________ NOTICE: This communication and any attachments ("this message") may contain confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized use, disclosure, viewing, copying, alteration, dissemination or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or you are not an authorized recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system and destroy any printed copies.

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] FW: ACS Median Calculator

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

Here is something that the California State Data Center shared with the SDC listserv. I have permission from Nancy to share with CTPP! Elaine Subject: ACS Median Calculator We thought we would share our article on calculating a median from aggregated range data and the Excel calculator. This example uses household income but the concepts could be used for any range data. The formula for calculating the MOE comes from the ACS PUMS Accuracy statement which would also be the source for the Design factor which you should check for your state or any other variable. Nancy Gemignani California State Data Center Demographic Research Unit (916) 327-0103 ext 2550

14 years, 4 months

Re: [CTPP] [ctpp-news] Demographic Analysis for Block Groups - Decennial Census vs. ACS 5 Year Estimates

by Patty Becker

Megan, I can't respond re other organizations. However, I'm most interested in the list of tables you find missing from the ACS data. This is another example of why user input is desperately needed in that arena. However, I'm pretty sure that poverty status and sex by employment status actually are there; at least, they've been there in the 1 year and 3 year releases. If you need historical comparisons, I think you have to compare ACS 05-10 with Census 2000. You should note that long-form data from 2000 were also available only at block group level and higher (in fact, long form data have never been available at the block level, or at least not since before 1960). So you're not losing anything there. You should be able to get household type by relationship from the 2010 SF1 file, due out this summer. That's a short form item. Please be aware that block group data carry extremely high margins of error (sampling errors). This was also true in the long-form data from the census, but the MOEs were not published so no one really noticed. Hope this helps some. Patty Becker At 03:57 PM 4/6/2011, you wrote: >My name is Megan Cogburn and I am a Community Planner with the North >Carolina Department of Transportation. My group is a part of the >Project Development and Environmental Analysis branch and we are >responsible for completing all of the NEPA documentation for bridge >and highway projects statewide. Specifically, we prepare technical >reports assessing potential project impacts on the human environment >from the local/urban planning perspective. > >We currently use decennial Census data for our demographic analyses, >however we are thinking of switching to use American Community >Survey data to make our reports more current and since the American >Community Survey has now replaced the traditional decennial Census >long-form. However, it has come to our attention that ACS data is >only available at the block group level for 5 Year Estimates (and >not annually). Moreover, certain tables that were available for the >2000 Census are not available in the ACS 5 Year Estimates (such as >household type by relationship, sex by employment status, and >poverty status). Another glaring issue is that ACS 5 Year Estimates >were just released in 2010, so there is no previous data to make >historical comparisons. > >So, my question for the listserv is how other organizations are >moving forward given the discrepancies between the two datasets. My >group is trying to figure out where to get missing data, how to make >historical comparisons, and also the best way to retrieve ACS 5-Year >Estimates. A huge drawback for us is that we use block group data >for multiple variables and this is only available for the 5 year >estimates. In order to retrieve summary file data for block groups >you have to use an Excel macro retrieval file that takes an >extremely long time, download a massive file from their FTP site, or >use the not so user friendly Data Ferret platform. > >Please advise! > >Megan Cogburn, MCRP >Community Planner | Human Environment Unit >NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis >e: mscogburn(a)ncdot.gov >p: (919) 707-6062 >f: (919) 212-5785 > > > >Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. >Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. > >_______________________________________________ >ctpp-news mailing list >ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net >http://www.chrispy.net/mailman/listinfo/ctpp-news ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] TAZ Delineation and Gov't shutdown?

by Elaine.Murakami＠dot.gov

Dear TAZ delineation participants: The question of what will happen IF there is a federal government shutdown after April 8 has arisen. We hope that this situation will be averted. Summary: Census Bureau Geography staff will NOT be available to provide support. Census Bureau servers will be shutdown, so file downloads will be NOT be available, so my recommendation is that if you haven't downloaded your files yet, you should do it immediately! The timeframe for submission of TAZ files will NOT be extended. The Census Bureau Geography team working on TAZ delineation is at 301-763-1099. Email address geo.taz.list(a)census.gov FHWA staff will NOT be furloughed, although other people at USDOT will be furloughed. Elaine Murakami FHWA Office of Planning ---- In the event of a federal government shutdown and furlough of Census Bureau staff, TAZ Program participants can continue to work on their submissions, but there will be no technical or programmatic support by the Census Bureau during the furlough. In addition, the current plan is that all servers will be shutdown for the period of the furlough; so TAZ Program participants will not be able to download files or upload (submit) completed delineations. We currently do not anticipate a change in the schedule for delivery of the CTPP; therefore, in order to ensure timely delivery of TAZ geography to Census Bureau divisions responsible for tabulating, reviewing, and disseminating CTPP data, Geography Division cannot change its schedule for the TAZ Program. Sincerely, Vince Osier Branch Chief Geographic Standards & Criteria Branch Geography Division U.S. Census Bureau Washington, DC

14 years, 4 months

[CTPP] RE: disability status

by Michael Moan

Is this indeed true? Michael C. Moan, Principal Planner Office of Statewide Planning Division of Planning Department of Administration One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 4012221236>>> Planning Department <PlanningDepartment(a)countyofberks.com> 4/1/2011 12:10 PM >>> I don’t know of any useful solutions; however, I just hope that the kind Environmental Justice folks at FHWA and FTA are aware of this situation when we they hammer our Benefits and Burdens Analysis documents during the 4-year MPO Certification Review. Michael D. Golembiewski Transportation Modeler BERKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 633 Court Street FL 14 Reading, PA 19601 Ph: 610 478-6300 ext 6304 Fax: 610 478-6316 e-mail: mgolembiewski(a)countyofberks.com Web: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/planning Note: The comments on and attachment to this e-mail are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, your are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the original message, any attachment(s) and copies. Thank you for your cooperation. From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Kendra Watkins Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 11:35 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Cc: Caerllion Thomas Subject: [CTPP] disability status If I have this right, changes in the disability status question from the Census means that small area disability data (bg and tract) will not be available until 2013. Among other things, this variable is key for transit planning. Are there any suggestions or creative solutions regarding to this problem or will we be mapping 2000 data for several more years? Kendra Watkins Senior Data Analyst Mid-Region Council of Governments 809 Copper Ave. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505)724-3601 Fax: (505)247-1753 Email: kwatkins(a)mrcog-nm.gov ( mailto:tgaudette(a)mrcog-nm.gov )

14 years, 4 months

RE: [CTPP] Disability Status (new thread)

by Steiss

I wrote an article some time ago for the CTPP Status Report (April 2006) that discusses transit dependent populations (see link below). I was struggling with how to identify transit dependent populations in urban areas without double county (elderly disabled, elderly low-income, low income disabled, etc.). I came up with a very basic equation that subtracted the number of autos available by the number of auto drivers (16+). This helped define where transit dependent populations live regardless of income, age, disability, etc. This doesn't help identify choice riders like myself that live in the suburbs and just prefer to take the bus but it might be useful for those that are looking to create new or expand transit service in the more urban areas. http://www.trbcensus.com/newsltr/sr0406.pdf Todd Steiss Todd A. Steiss, AICP, GISP Senior Planner Parsons Brinckerhoff 121 West Trade Street, Suite 1950 Charlotte, NC 28202 Direct: 704-342-5411 Main: 704-342-5401 Mobile: 704-906-7706 Fax: 704-342-8472 Email: steiss(a)pbworld.com From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Planning Department Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 11:25 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Disability Status (new thread) All: My apologies for opening such a can of worms with my reply regarding FHWA/FTA reviews of MPO Benefits & Burdens analysis documents. Many of you are aware of these issues, but I'd like to address some questions that have arisen, if I may... 'Environmental Justice' traces many of its origins to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which says that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program receiving Federal financial assistance." In 1994, then-President Clinton issued Executive Order 12898 that extends those rights by mandating that "Each Federal agency shall make achieving environmental justice part of its mission by addressing, as appropriate, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of its programs, policies, and activities on minority populations and low-income populations." Furthermore, through various pieces of legislation and legislative guidance, the spirit and intent of Environmental Justice-if not the letter of the law--has been extended to other groups such as the elderly, those with Limited English Proficiency and those with disabilities (see the Americans with Disabilities Act). These issues are particularly pronounced in the transportation realm in that, through highway, transit, pedestrian and all other modes, movement affects ALL persons from ALL walks of life. We, as transportation practitioners, need to ensure that we are addressing these persons (note that the legislation specifically says "persons" and "populations", not "citizens") in our planning and programming. The question regarding vehicle ownership as a "protected class" under E.J. is interesting. While vehicle ownership for most of us is a choice, those with limited income and/or certain disabilities are, by virtue of their situations, precluded from vehicle ownership. For them, it is not a choice. In our MPO and, I suspect many MPO's, overlaying a map of low-income households with a map of zero-car households would show striking similarities. Very walkable and/or expensive cities like New York and Philadelphia have a wealth of transportation options that allow many residents a car-free lifestyle. Complete transit systems, ZipCar-like institutions, mixed use development (and redevelopment) all work in conjunction with each other to allow car-free CHOICES for residents. In many smaller cities, that lifestyle is not a choice but a function of circumstance. Sorry for the rant; please don't exorcise me from this list. The discussion is inspiring and useful! Back to DATA crunching... Michael D. Golembiewski Transportation Modeler BERKS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 633 Court Street FL 14 Reading, PA 19601 Ph: 610 478-6300 ext 6304 Fax: 610 478-6316 e-mail: mgolembiewski(a)countyofberks.com Web: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/planning Note: The comments on and attachment to this e-mail are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, your are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the original message, any attachment(s) and copies. Thank you for your cooperation. ______________________________________________________________________ NOTICE: This communication and any attachments ("this message") may contain confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any unauthorized use, disclosure, viewing, copying, alteration, dissemination or distribution of, or reliance on this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, or you are not an authorized recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this message, delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system and destroy any printed copies.

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