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WORK PROGRAM COMMITTEE, NOVEMBER 16, 2001 |
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DRAFT MINUTES (EXCERPT) |
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Dean Englund restated his position that the number and completeness of household surveys would be negatively affected by attempting to collect travel diary information for persons under 14 years of age. In his opinion other data collection approaches would provide information more relevant to the issues raised by members of the Bike and Ped Task Force. Jan Metzger stated that she had reviewed the NPTS questionnaire provided by Dean Englund and generally concurred that traditional household travel surveys were not well suited to issues like how children’s travel activities were related to their health. She welcomed the opportunity to work with CATS on other means of collecting this type of data, but asked that a firm commitment of UWP funds to address issues relating to transportation and children’s health be made. Dean Englund said he could commit to working with her, but could not promise UWP funds. Marty Buehler noted that there were many important transportation issues, so it was difficult for the WPC to make such a specific commitment of UWP funds. Linda Bolte volunteered the Bike and Ped Task Force (with its chair’s agreement) to develop a FY2003 UWP proposal that would incorporate data collection for the issue of youth health and travel. Jan Metzger stated she appreciated the offer and looked forward to participating. |