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From page 92... ... 92 Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 4.1 Introduction This section provides an examination of how to develop subnational commodity flow data from supplemental sources of data on local economic and goods movement activity. These data on economic activity can come from local governmental sources. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 93 4.2 Step-by-Step Process for Collecting Locally Available Data Step 1 -- Determine Industries and Commodities of Special Interest Key Considerations There are many potential reasons to focus supplemental data development efforts on specific industries or commodities. The industry or commodity may be one of special interest to the region of concern such as a major employer or a strategic industry from an economic development perspective. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Truck Direct Rail Pipeline Source: Rhodes et al. 2012, Exhibit 3-1, p. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 95 For-Hire Truck Direct RailBarge Source: Rhodes et al. 2012, Exhibit 3-4, p. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Step 2 -- Assemble Data on Local Economic and Goods Movement Activity Key Considerations Sources of industry and commodity-specific information can range from regularly maintained databases to snapshots of freight activity from ad hoc data collection processes to anecdotal information from trusted industry experts. Each component of the supply chain schematic should be considered as a potential source of information for the industry or commodity of specific interest. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 97 information on the nature of these commodity flows. Similarly, FedEx and UPS dominate parcel delivery in most local areas. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data The Carload Waybill data are the source of the rail data that are used in the FHWA FAF database. Therefore, state DOTs and MPOs will not need to access the rail Carload Waybill Sample unless the more geographically refined data are useful. Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 99 Example This section provides example snippets of data from the sources listed in Table 4.1. Table 4.2 shows sample data from the Montana Department of Agriculture. Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... 100 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Source: Thiele Kaolin Company. Figure 4.4. Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 101 Step 3 -- Estimate Missing Data User's Guide Worksheet Punch List • Identify government agencies that regulate or track all industries and commodities identified in the supply chain schematic. Make sure to research federal, state, and local agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... 102 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data The most resource-intensive option to consider is filling in missing data by collecting new local commodity flow data. This option can include conducting an establishment survey on a specific industry, as described in Chapter 2. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 103 of truck trips on a typical day between a specific set of origins and destinations within the state of Washington. In this step, qualitative information was gathered regarding diesel distribution in Washington state, including the following reports: • WSDOT's Washington Transportation Plan Update Freight Movement (September 2008) Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... 104 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Step 2 -- Assemble Data on Local Economic and Goods Movement Activity The research team identified the following sources of information: • Commercial Fueling Network (CFN) and Pacific Pride. Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 105 The SFTA at Washington State University conducted a roadside origin-destination survey of freight trucks in 2003 and 2004. The database is categorized by UN placard number (1202 and 1203 for petroleum products) Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... 106 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data The FMCSA was contacted to obtain information about the reporting requirements of the diesel distributors and marketers. According to federal regulations, a carrier is required to have a HAZMAT placard issued by the FMCSA and a Certificate of Registration issued by the PHMSA to conduct diesel delivery operations (these last for several years) Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 107 distribute known volume of diesel produced by terminals. Each cardlock received a portion of the total diesel dispensed equal to its AADT over the sum or all AADT. Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... 108 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data "enhance trade opportunities, to advance environmentally sound production and cultural practices through research, and to represent the growers' interests in areas and issues relating to public and industry education, trade barriers, irrigation, transportation and crop protection" (http:// www.potatoes.com/our-commission/mission/) Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 109 Step 2 -- Assemble Data on Local Economic and Goods Movement Activity Several available data sources were identified by Washington State Potato Commission staff and members of the research team (prior knowledge) Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... 110 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data by summing the production in the region, less the loss rate (6 percent) Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 111 Potato Commission, it was estimated that 25 percent of these potatoes would be dehydrated in the Upper Basin, and 75 percent would be dehydrated in the Lower Basin. Potatoes grown in the Upper Basin were assumed to be processed in the Upper Basin, and potatoes grown in the Lower Basin were assumed to be processed in the Lower Basin. Read the entire page →
From page 112... ... 112 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Potatoes destined for Eastern Washington are assumed to be distributed to Moses Lake, Spokane, Kennewick, Warden, Yakima, and Grandview, proportional with population. Destinations in Western Washington are Seattle, Tacoma, Stanwood, and Auburn according to population. Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... Total Production Fresh Frozen Dehydrated Chips Destinations Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin East Washington 0.17 0.06 0.12 2.90 1.71 3.96 0.00 4.17 9.67 0.00 0.24 0.53 0.00 0.27 0.63 Moses Lake 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.13 0.07 0.17 0.00 0.18 0.42 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 Spokane 0.08 0.03 0.06 1.40 0.83 1.92 0.00 2.02 4.68 0.00 0.12 0.26 0.00 0.13 0.30 Kennewick 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.50 0.30 0.69 0.00 0.72 1.68 0.00 0.04 0.09 0.00 0.05 0.11 Warden 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.13 0.07 0.17 0.00 0.18 0.42 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 Yakima 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.37 0.22 0.50 0.00 0.53 1.23 0.00 0.03 0.07 0.00 0.03 0.08 Grandview 0.02 0.01 0.02 0.37 0.22 0.50 0.00 0.53 1.23 0.00 0.03 0.07 0.00 0.03 0.08 West Washington 0.06 0.07 0.14 0.99 1.99 4.53 0.00 6.49 14.76 0.00 0.28 0.61 0.00 0.32 0.72 Seattle 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.28 0.56 1.28 0.00 1.83 4.15 0.00 0.08 0.17 0.00 0.09 0.20 Tacoma 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.23 0.47 1.06 0.00 1.52 3.46 0.00 0.07 0.14 0.00 0.07 0.17 Stanwood 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.20 0.40 0.92 0.00 1.32 2.99 0.00 0.06 0.12 0.00 0.06 0.15 Auburn 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.28 0.56 1.28 0.00 1.83 4.15 0.00 0.08 0.17 0.00 0.09 0.20 Oregon 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.57 0.28 0.73 0.00 0.70 1.79 0.00 0.04 0.10 0.00 0.05 0.12 via I-5 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.14 0.07 0.18 0.00 0.17 0.45 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 via I-205 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.14 0.07 0.18 0.00 0.17 0.45 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 via I-82 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.14 0.07 0.18 0.00 0.17 0.45 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 via Hwy 97 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.14 0.07 0.18 0.00 0.17 0.45 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.03 California 0.35 0.12 0.15 5.81 3.42 4.63 0.00 8.34 11.29 0.00 0.48 0.62 0.00 0.54 0.73 via I-5 0.09 0.03 0.04 1.45 0.85 1.16 0.00 2.09 2.82 0.00 0.12 0.16 0.00 0.14 0.18 via I-205 0.09 0.03 0.04 1.45 0.85 1.16 0.00 2.09 2.82 0.00 0.12 0.16 0.00 0.14 0.18 via I-82 0.09 0.03 0.04 1.45 0.85 1.16 0.00 2.09 2.82 0.00 0.12 0.16 0.00 0.14 0.18 via Hwy 97 0.09 0.03 0.04 1.45 0.85 1.16 0.00 2.09 2.82 0.00 0.12 0.16 0.00 0.14 0.18 Table 4.6. Potato truck trips per day. Read the entire page →
From page 114... ... Total Production Fresh Frozen Dehydrated Chips Destinations Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Skagit Valley Upper Basin Lower Basin Idaho 0.00 0.36 0.00 0.00 10.26 0.00 0.00 25.03 0.00 0.00 1.45 0.00 0.00 1.63 0.00 via I-90 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 2.05 0.00 0.00 5.01 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 via Hwy 2 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 2.05 0.00 0.00 5.01 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 via Hwy 12 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 2.05 0.00 0.00 5.01 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 via I-82 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 2.05 0.00 0.00 5.01 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 via I-84 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 2.05 0.00 0.00 5.01 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 West of Mississippi 0.11 0.08 0.22 1.84 2.28 6.98 0.00 5.56 17.05 0.00 0.32 0.94 0.00 0.36 1.11 via I-90 0.05 0.04 0.11 0.92 1.14 3.49 0.00 2.78 8.52 0.00 0.16 0.47 0.00 0.18 0.55 via I-82 0.05 0.04 0.11 0.92 1.14 3.49 0.00 2.78 8.52 0.00 0.16 0.47 0.00 0.18 0.55 East of Mississippi 0.20 0.13 0.24 3.40 3.70 7.70 0.00 9.04 18.79 0.00 0.52 1.03 0.00 0.59 1.22 via I-90 0.10 0.07 0.12 1.70 1.85 3.85 0.00 4.52 9.39 0.00 0.26 0.52 0.00 0.29 0.61 via I-82 0.10 0.07 0.12 1.70 1.85 3.85 0.00 4.52 9.39 0.00 0.26 0.52 0.00 0.29 0.61 Canada 0.06 0.03 0.09 0.99 0.85 2.81 0.00 2.09 6.85 0.00 0.12 0.38 0.00 0.14 0.45 via I-5 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.50 0.43 1.40 0.00 1.04 3.43 0.00 0.06 0.19 0.00 0.07 0.22 via Sumas (Hwy 9) 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.50 0.43 1.40 0.00 1.04 3.43 0.00 0.06 0.19 0.00 0.07 0.22 Mexico 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.01 via I-5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 via I-205 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 via I-82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 via Hwy 97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other International 0.00 0.13 0.01 0.00 3.70 0.35 0.00 9.04 0.84 0.00 0.52 0.05 0.00 0.59 0.05 Port of Seattle 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.70 0.35 0.00 9.04 0.84 0.00 0.52 0.05 0.00 0.59 0.05 Table 4.6. Read the entire page →
From page 115... ... Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 115 Step 3 -- Estimate Missing Data The process of estimating missing data was implemented in several of the interim steps of this process. For example, no information was available regarding the location of dehydration processing for potatoes grown in the Skagit Valley. Read the entire page →

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... 92 Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Using Supplemental Sources of Local Economic Activity 4.1 Introduction This section provides an examination of how to develop subnational commodity flow data from supplemental sources of data on local economic and goods movement activity. These data on economic activity can come from local governmental sources.