Thanks for the excellent question! For CTPP 2000, FHWA contracted for the TAZ-UP software directly, but this time, it is part of the FHWA Interagency Agreement with the Census Bureau. For THIS ROUND OF CTPP, the Census Bureau Geography Division is hiring a contractor to develop the software for TAZ (and TAD) delineation. The CB has asked me not to mention the contractor, as they may still be in negotiations. Just as a reminder: The Base TAZs are going to be limited to block equivalencies. Originally, we thought that TAZs were going to be defined in 2009 and would have allowed for modifications to segments, but this process was shifted to 2011, which is closer in time to the CTPP small area tabulation (using ACS from 2006-2010). One of the major factors in moving this task to 2011 was that the CB raised their cost estimate for the software and incorporation into TIGER by a very high margin in summer 2008. (I don't remember exactly, but it was something on the order of $100,000 more than the original estimate). Elaine Murakami 206-220-4460 ________________________________ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of James Galvin Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:10 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: RE: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules Penelope: I found the following in my read through and added a correction. I don't remember reviewing the first. Is this a RFP for mapping software to be made available top MPO's (and DOT'S)? Page 4, Section IV B. Ancillary (non-Census) Data Users must be allowed to import and display the following kinds of data files for use as a reference when delineating TAZ entities: Jim James J. Galvin, Jr. AICP Dover/Kent County MPO 302.387.6030 (ph) ________________________________ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:28 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules Hi All, The Census Bureau asked us to refine this document to help them with their software development effort. There was a three step process and this is step two. Step three will be the formal version of the attached memo, due to Census Bureau in early 2010. At this time we are seeking input on this memo for the formal version. Please reply directly to me with your comments. Please reply by January 8th, 2010 Thanks! Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/home/default.htm <http://www.transportation.org> It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have.

Census will still be working on the 2010 Census Block boundary shape files for a while. I believe they will not be released by Census until spring 2011, when the block data itself is first released for redistricting purposes. Pete Swensson, Senior Planner Thurston Regional Planning Council 2424 Heritage Ct. SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 741-2530 (direct line) (360) 956-7575 (main desk) (360) 956-7815 (fax) swenssp(a)trpc.org This e-mail and any attachments are for the use of the addressed individual. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify our systems manager. TRPC has taken responsible precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, however we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments. From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Reger Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 8:29 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules--- is there a shape file or 2010 census blocks? Penelope-we will review the document you sent and get back to you with comments- however, I know now it would be helpful to us if we could have a shape file of the 2010 census block boundaries. We will need to review our TAZ structure and would like to be able to see how the block geography has changed before doing that if possible. Are you able to help us or provide some direction? Nancy Nancy Reger, AICP Assistant Director, Transportation Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission 111 Liberty St. Suite 100 / Columbus, Ohio 43215 p (614) 233-4154 / e nreger(a)morpc.org Get Counted on April 1, 2010 "10 questions, 10 minutes, 10 years of representation" http://www.morpc.org/census2010/ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:28 PM To: Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules Hi All, The Census Bureau asked us to refine this document to help them with their software development effort. There was a three step process and this is step two. Step three will be the formal version of the attached memo, due to Census Bureau in early 2010. At this time we are seeking input on this memo for the formal version. Please reply directly to me with your comments. Please reply by January 8th, 2010 Thanks! Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/home/default.htm It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have.

State totals only are released by the end of the decennial year so that the number of seats in congress can be apportioned. The TIGER line files for the 2010 blocks are expected to be released around March 2011 along with the PL 94-171 block data. See http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ctpp/sr0909.htm . Pete Swensson, Senior Planner Thurston Regional Planning Council 2424 Heritage Ct. SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 741-2530 (direct line) (360) 956-7575 (main desk) (360) 956-7815 (fax) swenssp(a)trpc.org This e-mail and any attachments are for the use of the addressed individual. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify our systems manager. TRPC has taken responsible precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, however we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments. From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Frank Lenk Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 12:39 PM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: RE: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineationbusinessrules--- is there a shape file or 2010 census blocks? The PL 94-171 data used for redistricting has, in the past anyway, had to be released by block by the end of the decennial year. One would hope that if they are tabulating the data by block, the shapefiles that define those blocks would be available sometime earlier. I don't remember when this occurred in 2000, though, and haven't seen a schedule for TIGER releases. Has anyone else? We've had requests from our member governments to know what their final, approved 2010 tract and block group boundaries are as soon as possible. Frank Lenk Director of Research Services Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105 www.marc.org 816.474.4240 flenk(a)marc.org 816.701.8237 From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Pete Swensson Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 11:46 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: RE: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation businessrules--- is there a shape file or 2010 census blocks? Census will still be working on the 2010 Census Block boundary shape files for a while. I believe they will not be released by Census until spring 2011, when the block data itself is first released for redistricting purposes. Pete Swensson, Senior Planner Thurston Regional Planning Council 2424 Heritage Ct. SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 741-2530 (direct line) (360) 956-7575 (main desk) (360) 956-7815 (fax) swenssp(a)trpc.org This e-mail and any attachments are for the use of the addressed individual. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify our systems manager. TRPC has taken responsible precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, however we do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments. From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Nancy Reger Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 8:29 AM To: ctpp-news(a)chrispy.net Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules--- is there a shape file or 2010 census blocks? Penelope-we will review the document you sent and get back to you with comments- however, I know now it would be helpful to us if we could have a shape file of the 2010 census block boundaries. We will need to review our TAZ structure and would like to be able to see how the block geography has changed before doing that if possible. Are you able to help us or provide some direction? Nancy Nancy Reger, AICP Assistant Director, Transportation Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission 111 Liberty St. Suite 100 / Columbus, Ohio 43215 p (614) 233-4154 / e nreger(a)morpc.org Get Counted on April 1, 2010 "10 questions, 10 minutes, 10 years of representation" http://www.morpc.org/census2010/ From: ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net [mailto:ctpp-news-bounces(a)chrispy.net] On Behalf Of Weinberger, Penelope Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 2:28 PM To: Subject: [CTPP] Memo to Census Bureau regarding delineation business rules Hi All, The Census Bureau asked us to refine this document to help them with their software development effort. There was a three step process and this is step two. Step three will be the formal version of the attached memo, due to Census Bureau in early 2010. At this time we are seeking input on this memo for the formal version. Please reply directly to me with your comments. Please reply by January 8th, 2010 Thanks! Penelope Weinberger CTPP Program Manager AASHTO 202-624-3556 http://ctpp.transportation.org/home/default.htm It's just as bad to not make a plan as to blindly follow the one you already have.