TMIP designed the At A Glance Series to provide an easy-to-read reference on transportation analysis, modeling, and simulation-related topics. The At A Glance series is scheduled to be released quarterly and published as brochures for distribution to the TMIP community.
The first TMIP At A Glance brochure for the reporting period, titled "Peer Review Program," is a two-page brochure with a focus on the TMIP Peer Review Process, including an overview, assessment, examples, and future plans for the program. The brochure was distributed to the TMIP Community in January 2013 using the FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty's new GovDelivery service.[3]
The second TMIP At A Glance brochure for the reporting period, titled "Household Travel Surveys," is a two-page brochure with a focus on data collection through household travel surveys, including an overview of methods, datasets, GPS data, and references available to MPOs and state DOTs in the process of conducting a household travel survey. The brochure was distributed to the TMIP Community in September 2013 using the FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty's new GovDelivery service.[4]
The At A Glance brochure is another initiative that complements current TMIP activities. It serves as a compact resource that provides a comprehensive, quick reference on important topics to the TMIP Community. By highlighting relevant topics and providing a "30,000-foot view," the brochures are ideal for organizing technical information in an easy-to-read manner.
The Peer Review Program At A Glance brochure provides further information regarding the steps required to initiate and conduct a TMIP Peer Review; it also indicates what an agency should anticipate going into the review to help establish their goals and objectives for the sessions. By providing this overview of the program, the At A Glance brochure makes it possible for more agencies to know about the Peer Review Program in general and all the peer review reports in particular.
The Household Travel Survey At A Glance brochure is a valuable quick reference for agencies planning to conduct household travel surveys. The At A Glance brochure on this topic was intended to provide basic information and critical references related to good practice, rendering the best available resources accessible in one location.
[3] The Peer Review Program At A Glance document is available for download at:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/tmip/publications/other_reports/peer_review_program/
[4] The Household Travel Survey At A Glance document is available for download at:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/tmip/publications/other_reports/household_surveys/index.cfm
