A new issue of the Florida Transportation Modeling Newsletter has been published and posted on the newsletter page. This issue discusses the Model Task Forces's near-term priorities, FDOT's plans to reorganize the model training program, new air quality modeling requirements, and the new FSUTMS REPORTS application. The issue also provides updates on the Cube-version statewide model and the National Household Travel Survey.

A new discussion forum has been posted about the use of FSUTMS in predicting external travel in new town type communities. This forum was created to encourage a free and open discussion on the use of FSUTMS in projecting external trips in self standing communities such as new towns. Please feel free to view and participate in this forum by clicking the following link: New Forum Post.

The ITS Evaluation Tools Modeling Workshop that was previously scheduled to be held May 4-7th has now been rescheduled to June 22nd-25th, 2009. It will be held in Orlando, FL at Embassy Suites Hotel. For more information and to register go to the following link: Modeling Training & Registration Page

Michael Clarke, President and CEO, of Citilabs made a presentation on March 19, 2009 to the Florida Districts on the new modeling functions and features available in Cube. He also introduced the new and upcoming Sugar suite products targeting to ArcGIS users and professionals in the modeling world. Please click on the link to view the power point presentation Citilabs' Cube Voyager Presentation.

An ITS Sketch Planning Tool Webinar was presented on January 8, 2009 by Dr. Mohammed Hadi, through FDOT CO-Systems Planning Office. The webinar provided an overview of the new ITS sketch planning evaluation software and procedures developed by FDOT. To view the full story and download the presentation please refer to the following link.

The FAF-2 Data Disaggregation Final Research Report is available for review along with the FAF disaggregate database (Access format). Please download and share your thoughts.
FAF-Final-Report
FAF_Disaggregated_Database

The April 1, 2008 estimates of population for the State of Florida, all 67 counties and corresponding municipalities, were released by the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) on November 3, 2008. The attached spreadsheet includes the data for all georgraphies. BEBR Population Spreadsheet