Time Use, Travel, and Telework Dashboard (T3D)

Term Start:

June 1, 2024

Term End:

May 31, 2026

Budget:

$200,000

Keywords:

Dashboard, Equity

Thrust Area(s):

Data Modeling and Analytic Tools, Equity and Understanding User Needs

University Lead:

Arizona State University

Researcher(s):

Ram Pendyala; Irfan Batur

The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) provides an unparalleled wealth and breadth of insights into the daily lives of Americans, holding immense value for a wide range of disciplines, including transportation planning, economics, public policy, sociology, and urban planning. However, navigating the rich datasets of the ATUS is challenging for a broad spectrum of users, including policymakers, planners, researchers, and the general public. The complexity of ATUS data requires advanced analytical skills to extract insights, which constitutes a significant barrier for regular users. Moreover, even for experts equipped with these skills, the requirement for exhaustive and repetitive data analysis for each new inquiry becomes a significant burden. This complexity severely limits the broader application and utility of ATUS data. Motivated to address these barriers and contribute to the TBD Center’s larger Data Hub initiative, this project endeavors to develop a web-based data dashboard named the Time Use, Travel, and Telework Dashboard (T3D), aimed at democratizing ATUS data to make it more accessible and interpretable for everyone. T3D will offer instant insights into the time use, travel, and work arrangement patterns of Americans, covering data from the beginning of the ATUS series in 2003 to the present. Featuring three dedicated pages for detailed analysis of time use, travel, and telework, T3D will facilitate within-year, between-year, and cross-segment analyses effortlessly, leveraging various socio-demographic attributes for customized insights. The project will also investigate and employ effective data processing and visualization techniques to ensure the dashboard’s efficiency and user-friendliness. Ultimately, T3D is envisioned to broaden the reach and impact of ATUS data, fostering interdisciplinary research and promoting evidence-based decision-making.

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