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Appendix 1: MPO Survey
Appendix 1: MPO Survey
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! 1 Appendix 1 MPO Survey: Questionnaire and Summary of Results
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This appendix describes the survey instrument, outlines the sample development, summarizes the survey responses, and draws several conclusions regarding MPO data activities. Survey Instrument A copy of the survey questionnaire is provided at the end of this appendix.
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Question No. 1: Principal Forecasting Models for Travel Demand, Demand Management and Air Quality Analysis-Most of Me respondents identified a specific modelling package for travel demand forecasting.
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The population data is frequently updated using building permits, utility hook-ups, aerial photography, field surveys, and meetings with representatives of the various local jurisdictions. The employment data characteristically ties employment to central offices rather than the actual physical location.
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Some NCHRP Multimodal Transportation A14 Planning Data Project 8-32~5)
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Half of the respondents indicated that they followed the data framework outlined in the question (i.e., model development, model calibration, and TIP development) , while the other half indicated that they followed another format.
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vehicle volumes, public transit, intermodal, construction monitoring, travel mode information, and travel time/trip length. NCHRP Multimodal Transportation A1-6 Planning Data Project 8-32~5)
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The MPOs contact appropriate local agencies to update the status of their projects. NCHRP Multimodal Transportation A1-7 Planning Data Project 8-32~5)
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Accurate employment information by place of work was the most frequently mentioned problem. As mentioned earlier, the state employment information Epically aggregates employees by central office or payroll locations.
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Question No. 13: Recommended State Data Collection Acidities-Although several respondents suggested more~state activity in collection of traffic counts, there were no recommendations that received broad support.
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NCHRP Multimodal Transportation A1-10 Planning Data Project 8-32~5)
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Please identify principal models that are used for: A.) Travel modeling and forecasting (trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and network assignment)
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5. Do you currently organize your data collection activities along the lines of model development, model calibration, and TIP development?
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Do you maintain a centralized database for the input data listed in 2 and 4 above?
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9. Are you planning to update your data storage capabilities in the near term?
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Do you currently use a GIS system to support transportation planning?
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G.) Travel Time and Trip Length Information NCHRP-Multimodal Transportation A1-16 Project 8-32~5)
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NCHRP Multimodal Transportation A1-17 Project 8-32~5) Planning Data
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