Peer Exchanges, as referred to here, are facilitated meetings, where experts on a subject share ideas and approaches. The results and recommendations of the exchange are documented. Through this activity, TMIP will host peer exchanges on focused technical topics and document the results for distribution through the TMIP website and clearinghouse. The first peer exchange was held in October 2002 on "The Use of Expert Panels in Developing Land Use Forecasts". Participants from around the country shared different approaches and applications of the technique. Documentation from the exchange was completed.
Progress on this activity has been hampered by a lack of funds. Even so, a peer exchange on activity data transferability is scheduled for December 2004, and another on modeling pricing will be sponsored by USDOT- OST in Spring 2005.
At the Spring 2004 TMIP Panel Meeting, the Panel identified other areas where peer exchanges (in addition to other activities) are needed. These areas were written up and will be an item for discussion iat the November 2004 meeting.
To facilitate the exchange of best practices in planning analysis
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Ongoing