Research Task - Update ACS data on Transit Ridership Dashboard

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Research Task

Description

• Single Sentence Description:
  This research task aims to update the American Community Survey (ACS) data within the current version of the transit ridership dashboard to enhance accuracy and support future iterations.

• Detailed Description:
  This task focuses on incorporating the most recent ACS data into the transit ridership dashboard to improve the accuracy of ridership estimates. The update is essential for supporting the AHSC grant applicants and other transit-related grants involving the CARB GHG calculator. The goal is to migrate from current 2019 ACS data to the most recent version. This update is necessary not only to enhance the current dashboard but also to lay the groundwork for future versions ensuring continuous improvements and relevance.

• Data Required:

  • Currently have: ACS 2019 data
  • Need: ACS most recent data https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/product/united-states-census-bureau/acs?project=cal-itp-data-infra

• Research Required:

  • What are the necessary steps to update the ACS data within the transit ridership dashboard?
  • How will the incorporation of the updated ACS data enhance the timeliness of ridership estimates both the current version of the dashboard and future iterations?
  • What considerations should be taken into account to ensure a smooth transition of the updated data?

• Metrics: what specific calculations are you looking to find?

  • Assess the effect of incorporating most recent data into the model's predictions, measuring improvements in timeliness.

• Expected Outputs / Findings: what do you hope to have created when this is complete?

  • Updated ACS data integrated into the dashboard.
  • Documentation outlining the methodology and processes for updating the ACS data.