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DateTitleCategoryAuthorAgency
May 2012 Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) AASHTO Update Informational Penelope Weinberger  AAHSTO
Census Activities at the 2012 Annual TRB Meeting Informational Kristen Rohanna San Diego Association of Governments
ACS Program Review Updates Informational Elaine Murakami and Daniel Cork FHWA and CNSTAT
Travel Surveys:  Moving from Tradition to Innovation Informational Stacy Bricka Texas Transportation Institute 
Using CTPP 2000 Employment and Worker Flow Data to Build Integrated Land Use-Travel Demand Models of Small Communities and Rural Areas Application of CTPP Brian J. Morton University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Transportation Statistics Interest Group (TSIG) Liang Long Cambridge Systematics
January 2012 Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) AASHTO Update Informational Penelope Weinberger  AASHTO
Using Census Data for Transportation Applications Conference Informational Jonette Kreideweis TRB Census Conference Chair
The Use of ACS and Decennial Census Data Products in the Demographic Forecasting Process at NCTCOG Application of ACS Kathleen Yu, Behruz Paschai, Arash Mirzaei NCTCOG
A Preview of Small Area Transportation Data from the American Community Survey Informational Ken Hodges, Ed Spar Nielsen, COPAFS
August 2011 TAZ delineation for Use in CTPP Informational Shonin Anacker Census Bureau
TRB Census Data Conference in October 2011 Informational Jonette Kreideweis TRB Census Conference Planning Team Chair
CTPP Special Tabulation from US Census Bureau American Community Survey Data based on 5-year (2006 - 2010) Data Informational Penelope Weinberger AASHTO
2010 Census Summary File 1 Informational Elaine Murakami FHWA
Using 2006-2008 CTPP in Planning for San Juan Light Rail Transit Study CTPP Application Robert Schiffer Cambridge Systematics
May 2011 TAZ delineation for Use in CTPP Informational Shonin Anacker and Penelope Weinberger Census Bureau and AASHTO
2006-2008 CTPP Data Access Software Informational Christopher Bonyun and Liang Long Beyond 20/20 and Cambridge Systematics
CTPP Training Activities Informational Penelope Weinberger and Ed Christopher AAHSTO and FHWA
Using 2006-2008 CTPP and CTPP 2000 Data to Evaluate the Reliability of Travel Forecast Assumptions CTPP Application Wade L. White and Viplav Putta Whitehouse Group and Indian Nations Council of Governments
January 2011 TAZ delineation for Use in CTPPInformationalCensus Bureau Geography Division and Liang LongCensus Bureau
CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
Commutation Flow: CTPP 2000, ACS and CTPP, and LEHD-OTMUses of CTPP, regional levelNathan ErbaumNew York State DOT
CTPP and ACS ScheduleInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
NCHRP 08-36, Task 98 - Improving Employment Data for Transportation PlanningInformationalBruce SpearCambridge Systematics
August 2010 CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
Plan for TAZ DelineationInformationalCTPP TeamFHWA
CTPP Data Access SoftwareInformationalPaul AgnelloVDOT
New NCHRP Synthesis ProjectInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
Important Dates for 2010 CensusInformationalLiang LongCambridge Systematics
NCHRP 08-79:Current Research Efforts to Minimize Effects of Disclosure in the CTPPInformationalTom KrenzkeWestat
Urban AreasInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
"State of Metropolitan America” ReportInformationalN/ABrookings Institution
May 2010 CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
CTPP Data to Support Transit Ridership ForecastingUses of CTPP, national levelKen CervenkaFederal Transit Administration
Usual Journey to Work Commute Mode LoyaltyInformationalNancy McGuckinConsultant
DRCOG using ACS/CTPP data in Activity-Based ModelUses of CTPP, regional levelSuzanne Childress, Erik SabinaDRCOG
The Spatial Patterns Affecting Home to Work DistancesInformationalJulien Surprenant-Legault, Ahmed M El-GeneidyMcGill University
December 2009 CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
Upcoming 2010 CensusInformationalKristen RohannaSANDAG
TAZ delineationInformationalLiang LongCambridge Systematics
Sources of Employment DataInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Commute Differences by GenderInformationalRandall CraneUCLA
Model-based Synthesis of Household Travel Survey DataUses of CTPP, regional levelLiang LongCambridge Systematics
September 2009 CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
Important DatesData releaseMelissa ChiuUSCB
Urbanized AreasInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Ctr
Joint Statistical MeetingsInformationalElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
NCHRP 08-36 Task 71InformationalKevin TierneyCambridge Systematics
NCHRP 08-36 Task 81InformationalKrishnan VisnawathanCambridge Systematics
NHTSInformationalAdella SantosCambridge Systematics
CTPP ProfilesData releaseLiang LongCambridge Systematics
April 2009 CTPP AASHTO UpdateInformationalPenelope WeinbergerAASHTO
CTPP Profiles using 2005-2007 ACSData release  
Vehicle Availability and Mode to Work by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2007Uses of CTPP, National LevelElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Analysis of IPF in Generation of Synthetic PopulationsUses of CTPP, Regional LevelLaura McWethyCambridge Systematics
PUMS and PUMAsACS TrainingElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
December 2008 CTPP consolidated purchaseInformationalJonette KreideweisMN DOT
TAZ delineation for CTPP postposed until 2011TAZ geographyElaine MurakamiFHWA
First 3-year data from ACS releasedData releaseElaine MurakamiFHWA
Census-related projects at NCHRPInformationalNanda SrinivasanNAS
TRB Census subcommitteeInformationalKristen RohannaSANDAG
May 2008 Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP) Consolidated PurchaseInformational

Ron McCready

 
AASHTO
The Next CTPP: SCOP Census Data Work Group ActivitiesInformational Jonette Kreideweis

MN DOT

 
Timeframe for TAZ Delineation for the CTPP with Five-Year ACS RecordsInformational

Ed Christopher

 

FHWA Resource Center

 
Use of Census PUMS Data in Activity Based ModelsPUMS Uses

Greg Erhardt, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Guy Rousseau, Atlanta Regional Commission

 
 
2007 ACS Scheduled Release

Data Release

 

Melissa Chiu

 

U.S. Census Bureau

 
Using Census Data to Analyze Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Populations for Transit Applications

Uses of Census, ACS, CTPP, Transit

 
Mary Kay Christopher, MKC Associates 
Ed ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Guidebook Using ACS for Transportation PlanningInformational

Nanda Srinivasan

 
NCHRP
2008 National Household Travel SurveyNHTS

Heather Contrino

 
FHWA Office of Highway Policy Information
January 2008 CTPP Consolidated PurchaseInformationalRon McCreadyAASHTO
The Next CTPP: SCOP Census Data Work Group ActivitiesInformationalJonette KreideweisMN DOT
CTPP Staff ChangesInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
Upcoming NCHRP reportsInformationalNanda SrinivasanNCHRP
ACS Journey-to-Work, American FactFinder and YouACS trainingMichelle JilesU.S. Census Bureau
HAZUS- MH: FEMA's software program for estimating potential losses from DisastersUses of CTPP, National levelMargarita CardonaPBS&J
August, 2007 ACS Peer Exchange Held in May 2007InformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
Using CTPP 2000 Data for the Trans Texas 35 Corridor ModelUses of CTPP, Local levelJonathan Avner, PTP,Wilbur Smith Associates,
Recent Transferability DevelopmentsUses of CTPP, Local levelElaine MurakamiFHWA
Questioning Confidentiality RulesInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA
LEHD OntheMap: Request for your assistance to review and evaluateInformationalElaine MurakamiFHWA
Mar-07 TAZ definition timeframeInformationalElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Use of CTPP to assess transit access to the Manhattan CBDUses of CTPP, Transit PlanningBruce SchallerSchaller Consulting
Gaining Clues to Seattle's Workforce Housing NeedsUses of CTPP, Jobs/workers balanceSean PowerSeattle Office of Housing
Jan-07 The Next CTPP: SCOP Census Data Work Group ActivitiesInformationalJonette KreideweisMn DOT
Comparison of Census and ACS Local Employment Estimates with BLS DataComparison StudyShimon IsraelMetropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland
Peak Spread of Journey-to-WorkUses of CTPP, National LevelElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Update on the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)InformationalHeather ContrinoNHTS Program Manager
Sep-06 Commuting in America IIIUses of CTPP, National LevelAlan Pisarski 
The Next CTPP: SCOP Census Data Work Group ActivitiesInformationalJonette KreideweisMn DOT
2005 ACS Data ReleasedData Release  
The NEW CTPP LogoInformational  
Northeastern Illinois CTPP Journey to Work Flow SummariesUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TrendsBrad Thompson andRegional Transportation Authority, Chicago
" Sid WesemanRegional Transportation Authority, Chicago
Use of CTPP at the Eastgate MPO, Youngstown, OhioUses of CTPP, Regional LevelKathleen Rodi, Eastgate MPO 
Apr-06 What's going on at the U.S. Census Bureau?Informational  
New Criteria for 2010 Census Geography Expected Summer 2006Informational  
Calculating/Analyzing Transit Dependent Populations Using 2000 Census Data and GISUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitTodd Alan SteissParsons Brinckerhoff
Use of CTPP 2000 in FTA New Starts AnalysisUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitEric PihlFTA
The Use of CTPP Data for Commuter Rail Demand Analysis in Danbury ConnecticutUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitBruce Kaplan and Karla KarashTranSystems Corporation
Census Data Subcommittee Meeting at 2006 TRB Meeting: HighlightsInformationalBob SickoMirai Associates
Dec-05 American Community Survey (ACS) UpdateData ReleaseLarry McGinnU.S. Census Bureau
"Workplace Geography" now part of ACS Standard Tabulation PackageData ReleaseClara ReschovskyU.S. Census Bureau
Commentary on ACS table releaseData ReleaseElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Delays Hit ACS MaterialsInformational  
CTPP User SurveyInformationalNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Daytime Population from Census 2000Data ReleaseClara ReschovskyU.S. Census Bureau
TRB Census Data UpdateInformationalEd ChristopherTRB Committee on Urban Data and Information Systems
AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning (SCOP) Census Data Work GroupInformationalJonette KreideweisMn DOT
Aug-05 TRB Census Conference HighlightsInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
American Community Survey (ACS) UpdateData ReleaseClara ReschovskyU.S. Census Bureau
FAQs on ACSData ReleaseKristen RohannSANDAG
Neighborhoods at WorkUses of CTPP, Regional LevelLois QuinnUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
On-Line Web applications using JTW data from CTPP2000Uses of CTPP, Regional LevelMartin CatalaUniversity of South Florida
AASHTO Standing Committee on Planning (SCOP) Census Data Work GroupInformationalJonette KreideweisMn DOT
Apr-05 CTPP 2000 Part 3 Data Release on CD-ROM with Extraction SoftwareCTPP Training  
Learning about the American Community SurveyACS TrainingElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Unlocking the Census with GISUses of CTPP, Regional Level  
Instructions on Using Part 3 (Journey-to-Work Flow) CD-ROMsCTPP TrainingClara ReschovskyU.S. Census Bureau
Highlights from Census Data Subcommittee Meeting at TRB Annual MeetingInformationalEd LimogesSabre Systems, Inc.
TranStats allows CTPP2000 Downloads into CSV formatCTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Jan-05 CTPP 2000 Release (almost) CompleteData Release  
CTPP 2000 Related Activity at the 84th TRB Annual MeetingInformational  
TRB Conference on Decennial Census and ACS Data for Transportation Planning, May 11-13, Irvine, CaliforniaInformational  
U.S. Census, CTPP, And NHTS Data Used in the Des Moines Area MPO's Travel Demand ModelUses of CTPP, Regional LevelAdam NoeltingDes Moines Area MPO
Use of 2000 Decennial Census Data in Transportation PlanningUses of CTPP, Regional LevelNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
What should I do when I get my CTPP CD?CTPP TrainingEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Use of Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) Data To Update the Kentucky Statewide Traffic ModelUses of CTPP, State Level, ForecastingScott Walker andWilbur Smith Associates
" Amy ThomasKentucky Tranportation Cabinet
Use of CTPP data in the Cook-DuPage Corridor StudyUses of CTPP, Regional LevelKrishnan Kasturirangan andCambridge Systematics Inc.
  Kimon ProussagloglouCambridge Systematics Inc.
Aug-04 CTPP 2000 Part 3 Data ReleasedData ReleaseNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Update on the American Community SurveyData ReleaseNancy TorrieriU.S. Census Bureau
ACS and Decennial Census SAS files available for research purposesData ReleaseElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Examining Data on Transit Use in a Policy PerspectiveUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitBob DunphyUrban Land Institute
Systematic Measurement of Catchment AreasUses of CTPP, State Level, ForecastingKW Axhausen andIVT, ETH Zürich
" M Botte andSocialdata Australia, Fremantle
" S SchönfelderIVT, ETH Zürich
Download instructions for CTPP2000 Part 3 via RITA/BTS TranStats WebsiteCTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Apr-04 Update on Data ReleaseData Release  
Journey to Work: Census 2000 BriefUses of CTPP, National Level, TrendsElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Commuting to Downtown StudyUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Data Rounding in CTPP 2000CTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Race/Hispanic Origin Tables in the CTPP 2000CTPP TrainingElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Census Data Subcommittee at TRB Annual MeetingInformationalEd LimogesSabre Systems, Inc.
Jan-04 CTPP 2000 Part 2 Data Release StartedData Release  
CTPP 2000 Related Activity at the 83rd TRB Annual MeetingInformational  
CTPP Workers at Work compared to Other Employment EstimatesCTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics
Allocation of Missing Place of Work Data in Decennial Censuses and CTPP 2000CTPP TrainingEd LimogesSabre Systems
Update on the American Community SurveyData ReleaseElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Aug-03 CTPP 2000 Part 1 Data Release StartedData Release  
Interpretation of Statewide County-to-County Commuter Flow MapsUses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitTodd Steiss, AICP andParsons Brinckerhoff
 Jonathan GarnerParsons Brinckerhoff 
Commuting Patterns of ImmigrantsUses of CTPP, Regional LevelChuck PurvisMetropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland
Using American Community Survey Data for Transportation Planning - Update on the NCHRP 8-48 ProjectACS TrainingKevin TierneyCambridge Systematics Inc.
New Products   
Urban Data Committee Mid-Year MeetingInformationalEd Limoges andSabre Systems, Inc./US Census Bureau
InformationalStacey BrickaNuStats 
May-03 CTPP Part 1 delayed YET AGAINInformational  
County to County Commute Flow in the Minneapolis-St Paul RegionUses of CTPP, Regional LevelBob PaddockMetropolitan Council of the Twin Cities
CTPP 2000 Related Activity at Upcoming Conferences/Meetings:Informational  
Census Data Subcommittee at TRB Annual MeetingInformationalEd LimogesSabre Systems, Inc./US Census
Analyzing and Presenting Census Data:Call for Poster Session MaterialsInformationalBob SickoTRB Subcommittee on Census Data for Transportation Planning
A discussion on some Census termsCTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Employed persons versus Workers-at-workCTPP Training  
Reconciling Total Employment (jobs) and Workers-at-workCTPP Training  
Visualizing County-County Worker Flow data using Flow MapsCTPP Training  
Jan-03 CTPP Profiles: Do They Have Any Utility?CTPP TrainingEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Are you ready for CTPP Part 1?CTPP TrainingEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Households without Vehicles, 2000Uses of CTPP, National LevelElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
If you want a short commute, try a metro area with less than 1 million people!Uses of CTPP, National LevelNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Sep-02 Journey to Work Trends: 1960-2000Uses of CTPP, National LevelNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
US DOT Update on Census IssuesInformationalElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Transit Ridership and Transit Commuting Trends: Why Are They Different?Uses of CTPP, Regional Level, TransitChuck PurvisMetropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, California
CTPP Outreach Goes On LineInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
CTPP 2000 Related Activity at the 82nd TRB Annual MeetingInformational  
May-02 Release of long form data from Census 2000Data ReleaseNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Urbanized Area definitionsInformational  
Status of CTPP Activities - April 2002InformationalClara Reschovsky and Fabian SanchezUS Census Bureau
Status of the American Community Survey (ACS)InformationalLynn WeidmanBureau of Transportation Statistics
Notes from the January 16, 2002 Meeting of the Subcommittee on Census Data for Transportation PlanningInformationalEd LimogesSoutheast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)
Use of CTPP files for Analysis of Metropolitan Area Multiple NucleiUses of CTPP, Regional LevelRoy C. TreadwayIllinois Sate University
Meet the CTPP 2000 Working Group!Informational  
TRB Subcommittee: Message from the Chair(s)Informational  
Jan-02 CTPP Contract between AASHTO and Census Bureau DelayedInfomationalElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
CTPP 2000: Revised List of Part 3 (Worker Flow) Tables for Small GeographyData Release  
Census 2000 Supplementary Survey: An UpdateData ReleaseNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
TRB Subcommittee: Message from the ChairInfomational  
Jul-01 CTPP Data Access Software SpecificationsCTPP TrainingSarah ClementsFederal Transit Administration
Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA) Definition ProcessInformational  
Urbanized Area CriteriaInformational  
How to Convert Block Level Data from Summary File 1 to your TAZsCTPP TrainingNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Status of American Community Survey (ACS)InformationalElaine MurakamiFHWA Office of Planning
Use of 1990 CTPP and NCHRP 365 Report to Build a Travel Demand Model for Las Cruces, New MexicoUses of CTPP, Regional Level, ForecastingKenneth WallNew Mexico State University
Apr-01 Census 2000 Place-of-Work CodingCTPP TrainingClara ReschovskyU.S. Census Bureau
First Small Geographic Data Released from Census 2000!Data ReleaseNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Meeting of the TRB Subcommittee on Census Data for Transportation PlanningInformationalEd LimogesSabre Systems, Inc./US Census
Applications of the 1990 Census Public-Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) FilesUses of CTPP, PUMS uses.Nanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
Dec-00 Users' Comment on Proposed CTPP TabsInformationalSherry RiklinUS DOT, Office of Transportation Policy Development
UTPP Data Still Useful -- Two Decades LaterUses of CTPPBud ReiffLane Council of Governments
Census 2000: Some Standard Census Products come early in 2001InformationalNanda SrinivasanCambridge Systematics Inc.
TRB Committee on Statewide Transportation Data and Information SystemsInformationalRon Tweedie 
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Oct-00 Using CTPP Data in Modeling Vehicle AvailabilityUses of CTPP, PUMS uses.Earl RuiterCambridge Systematics Inc.
Get to Know Your State Data CenterInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
PUMA DefinitionsInformationalEd ChristopherFHWA Resource Center
Not Just the Journey to Work (NPTS)InformationalNancy McguckinIndependent Consultant
Jul-00 ACSInformational  
What Does the Transportation Community Need to do?Informational  
Using CTPP Data in the Salem-Keizer (OR) MPO AreaUses of CTPP, Regional Level, Forecasting  
PUMS: What's Happening With It?Informational  
Mar-00 Census 2000 BeginsInformational  
Census 2000 Time LineInformational  
NCHRP Proposal Needs SupportInformational  
American Community Survey 1998 CD-ROM AvailableInformational  
Work-UPInformational  
TAZ VerificationInformational  
Dec-99 TAZ VerificationInformational  
Census 2000 Advertising CampaignInformational  
Workplace Update ProgramInformational  
Sep-99 TAZs DueInformational  
LREF Now Called Workplace UpdateInformational  
Work-UPInformational  
1990 CTPP Used in Economic Study of Large U.S. CitiesUses of CTPP, Regional Level  
Data Collection Programs for MPOs and State DOTs: Beyond CTPPInformational  
We Want Our Cake and we want to Eat it TooInformational  
Jun-99 TAZ Delineation StatusInformational  
CTPP 2000 Adds to Its Look and FeelInformational  
Using the CTPP at Maricopa Association of GovernmentsUses of CTPP, Regional LevelMark SchlappiMaricopa Association of Governments, Phoenix, AZ
States' Sponsor Year 2000 Census Transportation Planning PackageInformational  
Local Review of the Employer FilesInformational  
Jan-99 Uses of CTPP Data By MPOs 1990 & 2000 in Northeastern IllinoisUses of CTPP, Regional LevelEd ChristopherChicago Area Transportation Study
Uses of CTPP Data By MPOs 1990 & 2000Uses of CTPP, Regional LevelChuck PurvisMetropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, CA
Local Review of Employer FilesInformational  
Publications Showcasing The Uses of the 1990 CTPP DataUses of CTPP, Regional Level  
Traffic Analysis Zone Updates ("TAZ-UP")Informational  
Oct-98 TAZ Update ("TAZ-UP")Informational  
Employment Data for Transportation PlanningInformational  
GIS Software Use Among MPOsInformational  
CTPP 2000 FundingInformational  
Employment Data for Transportation PlanningInformational  
Jun-98 CTPP Feedback--Initial Results Planning for CTPP ImprovementsInformational  
2000 Dress RehearsalInformational  
American Community Survey Symposium TidbitsInformational  
Feb-98 TIGERInformational  
Workplace codingInformational  
TAZ DefinitionsInformational  
DADSInformational  
Updated: 05/11/2012
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