Last fall, we sat down with Edd Manges, Environmental Planning Department Manager, to talk NEPA, data gathering, the Census web site, and Cubit. Edd’s Project: Tier 1 EIS Project studying a Toll Facility 3 geographic study areas 38 corridor sections with 31 alternatives Edd’s Role: Task Manager for the Tier 1 EIS Had to complete [...]
Archive | February, 2010
Sources of Delay and Frustration in the NEPA Process
On FHWA’s Re:NEPA, there’s a survey based on a long discussion entitled NEPA: 50% faster? The purpose of the survey to identify 2 or 3 big issues that consistently result in frustration and/or delay in the NEPA process. With this information, the Re:NEPA community can then brainstorm ways to address these big issues. Over 50 [...]
ACS Housing & Permit Data Now Available
The Housing and Regional Economic Report now has more recent housing data from the American Community Survey 2006-2008. This report also has Building Permit data. Check out the revised Housing and Regional Economic Report Sample. Leave me a comment about what other data should be included in this report.
Road Miles by State
I find myself googling for this data once a month or so. I just can’t seem to remember where to find it on the Federal Highway Administration’s website. Below are states by total 2008 lane miles–which is the most recent dataset available today and is dated October 2009. Road Miles by State: Sorted from Most [...]
