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The 2002 Champaign-Urbana-Savoy Travel Survey is a comprehensive study of the demographic and average weekday, local and regional personal travel made by residents of the Champaign-Urbana-Savoy urbanized area. This survey entailed the collection of activity and travel information for all household members. The survey relied on the willingness of regional households to (1) provide demographic information about the household, its members and its vehicles and (2) have all household members record all travel and activity for the travel period, including address information for all locations visited, trip purpose, mode, and travel times. Demographic information includes household size, household income, employment status, and student status.

The Afrobarometer is a comparative series of public attitude surveys that collects and disseminates data regarding Africans' views on democracy, governance, the economy, civil society, and related issues. This particular data collection was concerned with the attitudes and opinions of the citizens of Liberia, and also includes a number of "country-specific questions" designed specifically for the Liberia survey. The data are collected from nationally representative samples in face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent's choice. Standard topics for the Afrobarometer include attitudes toward and evaluations of democracy, governance and economic conditions, political participation, and national identity. In addition, Round 6 surveys included special modules on taxation; tolerance; crime, conflict and insecurity; political corruption; interregional relations; perceptions of China; use of technology; and social service delivery. The surveys also collect a large set of socio-demographic indicators such as age, gender, education level, poverty level, language and ethnicity, and religious affiliation, as well as political party affiliation. Afrobarometer Round 6 surveys were implemented in 36 countries.

The "Aggregate Data, Regions of Russia (RoR), 1990-2010" study is a collection of aggregate statistical data for the Russian regions, made available in English. It includes a large range of variables that characterize a wide scope of economic and social factors for the period from 1990 to 2010. This collection comprises data from 82 regions of Russia on topics including trade, production, demography, labor, investment, climate, crime, education, health care, culture, banks, insurance, services, communication, and many industries.

The metropolitan survey is conducted in even-numbered years, cycling through a set of 41 metropolitan areas, surveying each one about once every 6 years. This data collection provides information on the characteristics of a metropolitan sample of housing units, including apartments, single-family homes, mobile homes, and vacant housing units. The data are presented in seven separate parts: Part 1, Work Done Record (Replacement or Addition to the House), Part 2, Journey to Work Record, Part 3, Mortgages (Owners Only), Part 4, Housing Unit Record (Main Record), Recodes (One Record per Housing Unit), and Weights, Part 5, Manager and Owner Record (Renters Only), Part 6, Person Record, and Part 7, Mover Group Record. Data include year the structure was built, type and number of living quarters, occupancy status, access, number of rooms, presence of commercial establishments on the property, and property value. Additional data focus on kitchen and plumbing facilities, types of heating fuel used, source of water, sewage disposal, heating and air-conditioning equipment, and major additions, alterations, or repairs to the property. Information provided on housing expenses includes monthly mortgage or rent payments, cost of services such as utilities, garbage collection, and property insurance, and amount of real estate taxes paid in the previous year. Also included is information on whether the household received government assistance to help pay heating or cooling costs or for other energy-related services. Similar data are provided for housing units previously occupied by respondents who had recently moved. Additionally, indicators of housing and neighborhood quality are supplied. Housing quality variables include privacy of bedrooms, condition of kitchen facilities, basement or roof leakage, breakdowns of plumbing facilities and equipment, and overall opinion of the structure. For quality of neighborhood, variables include use of exterminator services, existence of boarded-up buildings, and overall quality of the neighborhood. In addition to housing characteristics, some demographic data are provided on household members, such as age, sex, race, marital status, income, and relationship to householder. Additional data provided on the householder include years of school completed, Spanish origin, length of residence, and length of occupancy.

This data collection provides information on the characteristics of a national sample of housing units, including apartments, single-family homes, mobile homes, and vacant housing units. Unlike previous years, the data are presented in seven separate parts: Part 1, Work Done Record (Replacement or Additions to the House), Part 2, Journey to Work Record, Part 3, Mortgages (Owners Only), Part 4, Housing Unit Record (Main Record), Recodes (One Record per Housing Unit), and Weights, Part 5, Manager and Owner Record (Renters Only), Part 6, Person Record, Part 7, Mover Group Record. Data include year the structure was built, type and number of living quarters, occupancy status, access, number of rooms, presence of commercial establishments on the property, and property value. Additional data focus on kitchen and plumbing facilities, types of heating fuel used, source of water, sewage disposal, heating and air-conditioning equipment, and major additions, alterations, or repairs to the property. Information provided on housing expenses includes monthly mortgage or rent payments, cost of services such as utilities, garbage collection, and property insurance, and amount of real estate taxes paid in the previous year. Also included is information on whether the household received government assistance to help pay heating or cooling costs or for other energy-related services. Similar data are provided for housing units previously occupied by respondents who had recently moved. Additionally, indicators of housing and neighborhood quality are supplied. Housing quality variables include privacy of bedrooms, condition of kitchen facilities, basement or roof leakage, breakdowns of plumbing facilities and equipment, and overall opinion of the structure. For quality of neighborhood, variables include use of exterminator services, existence of boarded-up buildings, and overall quality of the neighborhood. In addition to housing characteristics, some demographic data are provided on household members, such as age, sex, race, marital status, income, and relationship to householder. Additional data provided on the householder include years of school completed, Spanish origin, length of residence, and length of occupancy.

The American Housing Survey (AHS), the most comprehensive housing survey in the U.S., provides up-to-date information on the size and composition of the housing stock in our country. This survey delivers information about the types of homes in which people are now living and the characteristics of these homes, as well as the costs of running and maintaining them. National data are collected every other year and metropolitan area data are collected on a rotating basis. The AHS is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The AHS Table Creator gives data users the ability to create customized tables from the AHS data without having to use the Public Use File (microdata). Like the microdata, the AHS Table Creator provides current information on a wide range of housing subjects, including size and composition of the nation's housing inventory, vacancies, fuel usage, physical condition of housing units, characteristics of occupants, equipment breakdowns, home improvements, mortgages and other housing costs, people eligible for and beneficiaries of subsidized housing, home values, and characteristics of recent movers. For the first time since 1985, the survey selected new national and metropolitan area longitudinal samples. In addition to the "core" data, the AHS collected "topical" data using a series of topical modules. The 2015 AHS includes topical supplements on 1) the presence of arts and cultural opportunities in the community, 2) health and safety hazards in the home, 3) food insecurity, and 4) the use of housing counseling services. Data users can also explore the new national and metropolitan area longitudinal samples as well as the topical supplements using the AHS Table Creator. Policy analysts, program managers, budget analysts, and Congressional staff use the AHS data and table creator to monitor supply and demand, as well as changes in housing conditions and costs, in order to assess housing needs. Analyses based on the AHS are used to advise the executive and legislative branches in the development of housing policies. HUD uses the AHS to improve efficiency and effectiveness and design housing programs appropriate for different target groups, such as first-time home buyers and the elderly. Academic researchers and private organizations also use AHS data in efforts of specific interest and concern to their respective communities. The AHS is conducted every two years from May and September in odd-numbered years. HUD sometimes adjusts this schedule and/or sample depending on budget constraints. Public use microdata and reports are released approximately 12 months after data collection.

These data are part of NACJD's Fast Track Release and are distributed as they were received from the data depositor. The files have been zipped by NACJD for release, but not checked or processed except for the removal of direct identifiers. Users should refer to the accompanying readme files for a brief dscription of the files available with this collection and consult the investigator(s) if further information is needed. The qualitative data are not available as part of the data collection at this time. Numerous high-profile events involving student victimization on school buses have raised critical questions regarding the safety of school-based transportation for children, the efforts taken by school districts to protect students on buses, and the most effective transportation-based behavioral management strategies for reducing misconduct. To address these questions, a national web-based survey was administered to public school district-level transportation officials throughout the United States to assess the prevalence of misconduct on buses, identify strategies to address misconduct, and describe effective ways to reduce student misbehavior on buses. Telephone interviews were also conducted with a small group of transportation officials to understand the challenges of transportation-based behavioral management, to determine successful strategies to create safe and positive school bus environments, and to identify data-driven approaches for tracking and assessing disciplinary referrals. The collection includes 10 Stata data files: BVSBS_analysis file.dta (n=2,595; 1058 variables) Title Crosswalk File.dta (n=2,594; 3 variables) Lessons Learned and Open Dummies.dta (n=1,543; 200 variables) CCD dataset.dta (n=12,494; 89 variables) BVSB_REGION.dta (n=4; 3 variables) BVSB_SCHOOLS.dta (n=3; 3 variables) BVSB_STUDENTS.dta (n=3; 3 variables) BVSB_URBAN.dta (n=8; 3 variables) BVSB_WHITE.dta (n=3; 3 variables) FINALRAKER.dta (n=2,595; 2 variables)

The purpose of this project was to measure and estimate the distribution of income in both rural and urban areas of the People's Republic of China. The principal investigators based their definition of income on cash payments and on a broad range of additional components: payments in kind valued at market prices, agricultural output produced for self-consumption valued at market prices, the value of ration coupons and other direct subsidies, and the imputed value of housing. The rural component of this collection consists of two data files, one in which the individual is the unit of analysis and a second in which the household is the unit of analysis. Individual rural respondents reported on their employment status, level of education, Communist Party membership, type of employer (e.g., public, private, or foreign), type of economic sector in which employed, occupation, whether they held a second job, retirement status, monthly pension, monthly wage, and other sources of income. Demographic variables include relationship to householder, gender, age, and student status. Rural households reported extensively on the character of the household and residence. Information was elicited on type of terrain surrounding the house, geographic position, type of house, and availability of electricity. Also reported were sources of household income (e.g., farming, industry, government, rents, and interest), taxes paid, value of farm, total amount and type of cultivated land, financial assets and debts, quantity and value of various crops (e.g., grains, cotton, flax, sugar, tobacco, fruits and vegetables, tea, seeds, nuts, lumber, livestock and poultry, eggs, fish and shrimp, wool, honey, and silkworm cocoons), amount of grain purchased or provided by a collective, use of chemical fertilizers, gasoline, and oil, quantity and value of agricultural machinery, and all household expenditures (e.g., food, fuel, medicine, education, transportation, and electricity). The urban component of this collection also consists of two data files, one in which the individual is the unit of analysis and a second in which the household is the unit of analysis. Individual urban respondents reported on their economic status within the household, Communist Party membership, sex, age, nature of employment, and relationship to the household head. Information was collected on all types and sources of income from each member of the household whether working, nonworking, or retired, all revenue received by owners of private or individual enterprises, and all in-kind payments (e.g., food and durable and non-durable goods). Urban households reported total income (including salaries, interest on savings and bonds, dividends, rent, leases, alimony, gifts, and boarding fees), all types and values of food rations received, and total debt. Information was also gathered on household accommodations and living conditions, including number of rooms, total living area in square meters, availability and cost of running water, sanitary facilities, heating and air-conditioning equipment, kitchen availability, location of residence, ownership of home, and availability of electricity and telephone. Households reported on all of their expenditures including amounts spent on food items such as wheat, rice, edible oils, pork, beef and mutton, poultry, fish and seafood, sugar, and vegetables by means of both coupons in state-owned stores and at free market prices. Information was also collected o,n rents paid by the households, fuel available, type of transportation used, and availability and use of medical and child care. The Chinese Household Income Project collected data in 1988, 1995, 2002, and 2007. ICPSR holds data from the first three collections, and information about these can be found on the series description page. Data collected in 2007 are available through the China Institute for Income Distribution.

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics however this collection does not contain standard module questions. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the following special topics: (1) social climate, (2) development aid (3) cyber security (4) public transport (5) Anti-microbial resistance and (6) space technology. In regard to social climate, respondents were asked about their life satisfaction, employment, opinions on healthcare and pension provisions, unemployment benefits, cost of living and asked about past present and future options on the affordability of housing and energy. Lastly thoughts were measured on EU investments and knowledge of the European Social Fund. The development aid section includes questions on the importance of helping developing countries, the Millennium Development Goals, future focus of development policy, and practicality of achieving development goals. Questions in the cyber security section asks about frequency of Internet use, devices used to access the Internet, online activities, confidence in the ability to engage in Internet transactions, online banking concerns, adjustments to Internet use based upon concerns, online harassment and knowledge of cybercrime risks. Queries of public transport/ urban mobility special topic asks about use of car, public transportation, cycling and walking, frequency of travel within cities, problems during travel, opinions on problems in the city, ways to improve city travel, measures to improve travel and responsibility for reducing traffic. Measures taken from the anti-microbial resistance section include use of antibiotics, how antibiotics are obtained, reason for taking antibiotics, knowledge about antibiotics, opinions on group responsibility and knowledge and opinions about use of antibiotics. Lastly, the space technology section asks about the role of space derived technologies, opinions on investing in human space exploration, consequences of climate change, opinions on whether linking space activities to education would encourage students to choose STEM careers, ready to use automated vehicles, opinions on whether space investment will lead to job creation, concerns about asteroids and space-based services, reasons for and against investing in space exploration. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status and parental relations, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or a mobile telephone and other durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, level in society, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys includes the standard modules and covers the following special topics: (1) Social Climate, and (2) Science, Research and Innovation. Respondent's opinions were collected on life satisfaction, area of living, healthcare, pension system, unemployment benefits, cost of benefits, the way the country is run, cost of living and affordability of energy and housing, in present time, in next twelve months and compared to five years ago. Thoughts about why people live in poverty were collected, general trustworthiness of people, views on how to help solve social and economic problems and views about education. As it relates to Science Research and Innovation respondents were asked how people's actions will affect the following 15 years from now: fight against climate change, Protections of the environment, energy supply, health and medical care, job creation, availability and quality of food, as well as transport and transport infrastructure. Opinions were collected on priorities for science and technological innovation. Respondents were asked about their academic past in studying science and technology. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status and parental relations, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, self-assessed level in society, self-assessed social class, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the following special topics: (1)Passenger Rights and (2)Development Aid. Respondent's opinions were collected regarding their rights and experiences as passengers on board planes, rail, ship, and other public transportation means. They were asked about disruptions, delays, transportation mode, noise and assistance. Their opinions were also collected about EU development aid, poverty, and living conditions. They were asked where development aid should be used, for example, to improve health, education, water and sanitation, or a number of other areas. They were also asked where they obtained their information about development. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status, left-right political self-placement, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or mobile telephone and other durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, self-assessed level in society, self-assessed social class, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries).

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the following special topics:(1) Quality of Transport, (2) Cyber Security, (3) Value Added Tax, and (4) Public Health. Respondents' opinions were collected regarding common forms of transportation, status of infrastructure in the respondent's country, reasons for using various forms of transportation, the use of autonomous vehicles, frequency and purpose of travel, and issues affecting rail, air, sea, and road transportation. Additional questions were asked regarding risks of cyber crime, respondents' use of the internet, how cyber security concerns have altered respondents' online behavior, prevention of online harassment of household children, and concern about and experience with being victimized in cyber crime. Respondents were also asked about the Value Added Tax (VAT) and how often they purchased goods from other EU member states. Further questions include knowledge of information regarding reimbursement for healthcare, and respondents' willingness to and opinions of policies related to blood, tissue, and organ donation. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status, occupation, left-right political self-placement, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or mobile telephone and other durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, self-assessed level in society, self-assessed social class, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview.

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys includes the standard modules and covers the following special topics: (1) Climate Change, (2) Biodiversity, (3) and Discrimination of Minority Groups. Respondent's opinions were collected on which world issues they believed were the most serious problems, how serious the issue of climate change was and if the EU should be responsible for addressing it, and what actions the have personally taken to fight climate change. Additional questions were asked regarding biodiversity and the dangers presented problems such as the decline of natural habitats and animal and plant species, and how these issues should be addressed by various groups. Respondents were also queried about their knowledge of Natura 2000 and other nature protection networks. Lastly, respondents were questioned regarding their experiences of and attitudes toward discrimination. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status and parental relations, occupation, age when stopped full-time education, left-right political self-placement, household composition, ownership of durable goods, difficulties in paying bills, self-assessed social class, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview (select countries). Pre-archive/1st release version.

The Eurobarometer series is a unique cross-national and cross-temporal survey program conducted on behalf of the European Commission. These surveys regularly monitor public opinion in the European Union (EU) member countries and consist of standard modules and special topic modules. The standard modules address attitudes towards European unification, institutions and policies, measurements for general socio-political orientations, as well as respondent and household demographics. The special topic modules address such topics as agriculture, education, natural environment and resources, public health, public safety and crime, and science and technology. This round of Eurobarometer surveys covers the following special topics: (1) E-Communications and the Digital Single Market, (2) Awareness and Perceptions of Europeans about EU Customs, and (3) EU Citizens, Agriculture, and the Common Agricultural Policy. Respondents were queried as to their use of telephones and digital electronics, the importance of specific factors in choosing to subscribe to an Internet connection, paid services that can be accessed via the Internet, bundling Internet connection with other services, and switching communication service providers. Questions were also asked regarding respondents' perceptions of EU customs authorities and their activities, the role of EU customs authorities, and how informed respondents were about various aspects of the EU Customs Union. Additional topics included respondents' support of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the primary responsibilities of EU farmers, the effectiveness of the CAP, approval of EU financial support of the CAP, and importance of environmental protection. Demographic and other background information collected includes age, gender, nationality, marital status, occupation, political preference, age when stopped full-time education, household composition, ownership of a fixed or mobile telephone and other goods, difficulties in paying bills, level in society, and Internet use. In addition, country-specific data includes type and size of locality, region of residence, and language of interview.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2014 poll What Shapes Health, a survey from National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Concerned about own health Meaning of health Control over own health Effort into maintaining health Frequency of healthy activities Description of personal health Types of healthy habits On diet to lose weight Ways to improve health Things that cause health problems Childhood problems causing future health issues Participation in community organizations Volunteering improving health Being told to improve health Family/friend behavior influencing health Health habits of family/friends Problems experienced in adulthood Problems experience in childhood Receiving health care Difficulty accessing health care Parents' health Recent serious illnesses Diagnosed with health conditions Frequency of exercising Personal weight Smoking habits Health insurance The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092363]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 244 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of Health Priorities Survey 2--Public Health Priorities, the Nation's Public Health System, and State Health Departments, a survey from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted by International Communications Research (ICR). Topics covered in this survey include: Rating public illness prevention systems Government health agency job performance Rating specific illness preventative measures Greatest threats to public health State government agency job performance Familiarity with state health agencies Contact with state health agencies Following state health news State health department importance Rating state health department Overall state health Health insurance coverage Rating personal health The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092336]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 96 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2017 Discrimination in the United States Survey, a survey from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/National Public Radio conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Belief in discrimination against racial/ethnic minorities Discrimination against men/women Discrimination against lesbian/gay/bisexual people Discrimination against transgender people Biggest problem with discrimination against lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) people Live on tribal lands Local/tribal government Discrimination based on race Discrimination based on gender Discrimination based on being part of the LGBTQ community Reasons for avoiding seeking health care Experiences with discrimination Discrimination resulting in fewer employment opportunities Discrimination resulting in unequal pay Discrimination resulting in fewer chances for quality education Encouraged to/discouraged from applying to college Predominant groups living in respondent's area Not feeling/being welcomed in neighborhood due to race Not feeling/being welcomed in neighborhood due to being part of LGBTQ community Considered moving to another area because of discrimination Comparing respondent's area to others Police using unnecessary force based on race/ethnicity Avoiding activities to avoid discrimination from police Experiences caused by racial discrimination Experiences caused by gender discrimination Experiences caused by discrimination against LGBTQ community Local police force does/does not reflect racial/ethnic background of community Contacted by political representatives about voting/supporting cause Registered to vote Vote in 2016 presidential election Physical health status Mental health status Disability Chronic illness Veterans Administration Indian Health Services Seeking health care Insurance coverage The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31114655]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 235 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of Poll: Drinking and Driving Survey, a survey from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted by ICR-International Communications Research. Topics covered in this survey include: Chronic disease Important health issues Drunk drivers The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092267]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 116 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

FACES provides national information about Head Start programs and participants. Beginning in 1997, a series of nationally representative samples of Head Start children and their families, classrooms, and programs has described the population served by Head Start; staff qualifications, credentials, and opinions; Head Start classroom practices and quality measures; and the experiences and well-being of children and families. FACES studies have included assessments that measure children's cognitive skills, social-emotional skills, and physical status; observations of classroom quality; and surveys of children's parents, teachers, center directors, and program directors. The Family and Child Experiences Survey (FACES 2014) Contextual Variables Data File contains 28 contextual, community-level variables about 399 Head Start centers included in the FACES 2014 study sample. It does not contain data collected as part of the FACES 2014 study; instead, it contains information from publicly available data sources and is designed to merge with other FACES 2014 data files to enhance the understanding of Head Start center communities. The contextual variables data describe characteristics of the census tract or block group in which Head Start centers are located. The contextual variables include three index variables constructed by research institutions, 24 demographic and socioeconomic variables derived from the American Community Survey (ACS), and a measure of rural/urban status from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The FACES 2014 Contextual Variables Data File is intended to be used with the other FACES 2014 data files. For example, in conjunction with the other FACES 2014 data, these data could be used to: describe the characteristics of neighborhoods where children attend Head Start, describe how children's experiences or Head Start quality differ by neighborhood characteristics, or explore associations among neighborhoods, Head Start experiences, and child and family well-being.

This collection contains GIS materials which cover the spread of different modes of transportation in the lower 48 states from America's founding through (approximately) 1911. There are three transportation modes included in this collection: canals, steamboat-navigated (as opposed to simply navigable) rivers, and railroads. The GIS materials can be downloaded by accessing the "Other" link.

The Household Pulse Survey is a 20-minute online survey studying how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting households across the country from a social and economic perspective. The survey asks questions about how childcare, education, employment, food security, health, housing, social security benefits, household spending, consumer spending associated with stimulus payments, intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, and transportation have been affected by the ongoing crisis.

The Maricopa Regional Household Travel Survey, 2002, conducted by NuStats, in collaboration with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), was initiated to assess the travel patterns of households in the metropolitan region of Phoenix, Arizona. This collection contains data for 4,018 households in Maricopa County, and a small portion of Pinal County. Household recruitment for the study was conducted through the use of a "recruitment interview", in which respondents were informed of the survey, its purpose, and the obligation of all household members to complete the survey. Information regarding the household and its members was also collected during the recruitment interview. Participating households were assigned a specific "travel period" or 48-hour period on which to record their travel and activities, including mode of transportation, trip purpose, number of vehicle passengers, departure and arrival times, ride fare, and parking costs. Demographic information for this study includes age, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, education level, occupation, and household income.

This study contains measures of street connectivity (how well streets connect with one another) within all United States census tracts and United States ZIP code tabulation areas (ZCTAs). This includes measures of the number of street segments (links) and intersections (nodes) per tract/ZCTA, street length within tracts/ZCTA, and indices representing overall connectivity within the tract/ZCTA.

This dataset contains measures of traffic volume per census tract and ZIP code tabulation area (ZCTA) in the United States from 1963 to 2019 (primarily 1997 to 2019). High traffic volume may be used as a proxy for heavy traffic, high traffic speeds, and impediments to walking or biking. The dataset contains measures of the average, maximum, and minimum traffic volume per year or per ZCTA per year. These figures are available for all streets, highways, and non-highways. In the ZCTA dataset, data is collected intermittently across locations over time, therefore traffic volume has been interpolated for years in which no measures are available. Data Source: Traffic volume measurements are derived from Kalibrate's TrafficMetrix database accessed via Esri Demographics. Census tract boundaries come from the 2010 TIGER/Line shapefiles. ZCTA boundaries come from the 2019 TIGER/Line shapefiles.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of African Americans' Lives Today, a survey from National Public Radio, the Harvard School of Public Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Satisfaction with life and environment Life improvements Satisfaction with living area Living area improvements Most important local issue Other black people in area Amount of black friends Economic class Rating various public institutions Rating quality of various resources Amount of discrimination Reason for discrimination Personal financial situation Economic class growing up Achieving American dream Better off than parents Importance of religion Making decisions about children Child schooling Rating child's school Black children in school Desired level of child's education Seeking long-term relationship Desire to marry Satisfaction with dating opportunities Race of romantic dates Looking for work Career success Unemployment concerns Health insurance and healthcare Access to care Medical expenses Quality of doctors Health and wellness Social and family life The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092356]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 204 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2014 poll The Burden of Stress in America, a survey from National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Stress experienced in past month Impact of stress on life aspects Stress affecting health Stress affecting family and household Stress affecting friendships Stress affecting work Stress affecting community involvement Responses to stress Time to relax in past month Causes of stress Concern about various problems Daily events contributing to stress Reasons for not experiencing stress Stress experienced in past year Most stressful event in past year Things done to reduce stress People advising stress reduction methods Stress level changes in last few years Stress contributing to major life problems Stress contributing to future problems Stress having positive effect Control over stress Effect of stress on other people The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092361]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 410 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2013 poll Health Education Survey, a survey from National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Grade child enrolled in Location of child's school Enrollment total Giving grade to child's school Biggest problem at school Emphasis on various subjects School teaching same values as home values School obligations interfering with family time Knowledge about common core Common core improving education Method of learning about common core Success of common core School preparing students for careers Attending technical Vocational classes Preparing students for college Preparing students for job market Student plans after high school College or career planning services Healthiness of school lunches Foods available at school Length of school lunch Time of lunch period Vending machines at school Fast-food chains at school Physical education as mandatory Frequency of PE classes Length of PE classes PE classes for other purposes Rating PE school offerings Playgrounds available after school Recess as structured or free time School safety Security precautions at school Ways of preventing violence at school Increasing security after Newtown shooting Method of transport to school Time to get home from school Safety of travelling to school School related stress School counseling for stressed students Time of school day The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092359]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 148 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of Latinos' Lives and Health Today, a survey from National Public Radio, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Satisfaction with life Satisfaction with living area Most important local issue Other Hispanic people in living area Rating aspects of life Personal discrimination in past twelve months Personal finances Achieving American dream Economic class Better off than parents Opportunities for children Language spoken at home Looking for job Concerns about unemployment Biggest health problem in family Description of weight Trying to lose weight Medical care in past twelve months Problems with medical care access Confidence in ability to pay for major illness Health care facility used Health care professionals speaking Spanish Receiving poor medical care Health insurance coverage Personal health rating Frequency of exercise Country born in Age came to United States Parents' birth country Reasons for coming to US Comparing birth country to US Diet as more or less healthy in US. The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31092358]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 184 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

This catalog record includes detailed variable-level descriptions, enabling data discovery and comparison. The data are not archived at ICPSR. Users should consult the data owners (via the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research) directly for details on obtaining the data. This collection includes variable-level metadata of the 2015 poll Sports and Health in America, a survey from National Public Radio/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health conducted by Social Science Research Solutions (SSRS). Topics covered in this survey include: Sports participation in past year Exercise in the past year Importance of sport/exercise Effects of sport/exercise Future sport/exercise participation Reasons for not participating in sport/exercise Sports participation in school Desire for child sports participation Desire to be professional athlete Stopped playing sports Reasons for current sports participation Child health Child sports participation Sports participation with child Effects of child sports participation Hope for child to be professional athlete Child exercise Obstacles to child sports participation Personal health Sport/exercise injuries Hours of TV The data and documentation files for this survey are available through the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research [Roper #31095185]. Frequencies and summary statistics for the 191 variables from this survey are available through the ICPSR social science variable database and can be accessed from the Variables tab.

The National Survey of Disaster Experiences and Preparedness (NSDEP), 2007-2008 examined public preparedness, mitigation, avoidance actions, intended actions and perceptions of major hazards with an emphasis on the hazards created by terrorism. Telephone interviews were conducted with 3300 United States residents between April 13, 2007 and February 13, 2008. Information was collected on topics such as terrorism, the government, knowledge about terrorism, and disaster/emergency planning and preparedness. Demographic and background variables included marital status, household composition, age, gender, education, country of birth, ethnicity, employment status, and income.

This collection consists of taxi trip record data for yellow medallion taxis, street hail livery (SHL) green taxis, and for-hire vehicles (FHV) in New York City between 2009 and 2018. The yellow and green taxi trip records include fields capturing pick-up and drop-off dates/times, pick-up and drop-off locations, trip distances, itemized fares, rate types, payment types, and driver-reported passenger counts. The data were collected and provided to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) by technology providers authorized under the Taxicab and Livery Passenger Enhancement Programs (TPEP/LPEP). The trip data was not created by the TLC, and TLC makes no representations as to the accuracy of these data. The For-Hire Vehicle ("FHV") trip records include fields capturing the dispatching base license number and the pick-up date, time, and taxi zone location ID. These records were generated from the FHV Trip Record submissions made by bases. Note: The TLC publishes base trip record data as submitted by the bases, and cannot guarantee or confirm their accuracy or completeness. Therefore, this may not represent the total amount of trips dispatched by all TLC-licensed bases. The TLC performs routine reviews of the records and takes enforcement actions when necessary to ensure, to the extent possible, complete and accurate information. These data are publically available from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission website.

The New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Regional Travel - Household Interview Survey (RT-HIS), 1997-1998, was sponsored by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). The survey was conducted from February 1997 through May 1998, and relied on the willingness of area residents to complete diary records of their daily travel over a designated 24-hour period. Random recruitment of households was conducted by a telephone recruitment interview in which respondents were informed of the survey, its purpose, and the obligation of respondents to complete travel diaries. Data on households and household members were also collected during the recruitment interview. Participating households were assigned a specific travel day, which typically occurred 10 days after recruitment; each household member was asked to record travel information in a travel diary for the specified 24-hour period. Immediately after the assigned date, households were contacted by telephone to retrieve the diary information. In total, 14,441 households were recruited to participate in the study. Of these, 11,264 households completed travel diaries. Travel information was retrieved from all household members regardless of age, and has been compiled into five public-use data files: The Household file includes demographic information pertaining to the household, such as county of residence, household size, dwelling type, home ownership status, tenure, dominant language, telephone ownership, ethnicity, and income; The Person file contains demographic information pertaining to individual household members, including age, gender, relationship, employment status, student status, disability status, and licensed driver status; The Vehicle file features information about all household vehicles, including the number of vehicles, vehicle year, vehicle type, and whether each vehicle is owned or leased; The Trip file contains all travel day data, including information on places visited, arrival and departure times, activities at each destination, travel mode, parking costs, and detailed transit information; The Location file includes information about each location visited by household members, such as location type, census tracts, and geocoding status data. Additionally, data producers developed Household, Person, and Trip analysis data files ; these files comprise parts 6 through 8, and contain the RT-HIS weight variables.

The 1995 Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Model Development Project for Oahu Island was intended to document how Oahu residents use the streets, highways, and transit services in the region. Respondents were asked to record their travel and activities for a 24-hour period. They were also asked for detailed information regarding their trips, including mode of transportation, trip purpose, departure and arrival times, and number of passengers. Demographic variables include gender, age, employment status, household size, and household income.

We conducted four studies testing whether residential mobility can explain why some regions have more low-commitment social groups, such as megachurches.

The Seattle Household Travel Survey Wave 3, 1992, is the third wave in a ten-part longitudinal panel survey initiated by the Puget Sound Council of Governments (now known as the Puget Sound Regional Council) to assess the travel patterns of households in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. This collection contains the third set of panel data for approximately 1,700 households in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Due to various sources of attrition, approximately 20 percent of households needed to be replaced for each survey wave. The survey relied on the willingness of study area residents to (1) provide demographic information about the household, its members, and its vehicles, (2) document all travel for each household member, aged 15 years or older, for an assigned 2-day period, and (3) agree to participate in additional survey waves. After an initial telephone screening, survey participants received mailed travel diaries to aid in documenting travel information for the 2-day assessment period. Respondents were instructed to record their mode of transportation, trip purpose, number of vehicle passengers, departure and arrival times, ride fare, and parking costs. Demographic information for this study includes age, gender, education, employment status, and household income.

The St. Louis Household Travel Survey, 2002, entailed the collection of weekday travel behavior characteristics of households residing in each of the eight counties that comprise the St. Louis region. In addition to collecting basic demographic and socioeconomic information about each household and its members, the survey documented specific characteristics of activities and trips made, including number and purpose of trips, trip duration, time of day, mode of transportation, and specifics of school and work-related travel. The survey instruments contained three components: (1) the recruitment questionnaire, (2) the travel log, and (3) the retrieval questionnaire. In total, 7,046 households were recruited to participate in the study via telephone interview. Of these 5,094 completed travel logs during a specific 24-hour period, and the information was retrieved from all household members, regardless of age. Demographic information for this study includes age, gender, education level, employment status, and household income.

The Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Behavior series (also known as the Surveys of Consumers) was undertaken to measure changes in consumer attitudes and expectations, to understand why such changes occur, and to evaluate how they relate to consumer decisions to save, borrow, or make discretionary purchases. The data regularly include the Index of Consumer Sentiment, the Index of Current Economic Conditions, and the Index of Consumer Expectations. Since the 1940s, these surveys have been produced quarterly through 1977 and monthly thereafter. The surveys conducted in 2013 focused on topics such as evaluations and expectations about personal finances, employment, price changes, and the national business situation. Opinions were collected regarding respondents' appraisals of present market conditions for purchasing houses, automobiles, and other durables. Also explored in this survey, were respondents' types of savings and financial investments, loan use, and family income. Other topics in this survey included attitudes regarding weather patterns and respondents' mobility and modes of transportation. Demographic information includes ethnic origin, sex, age, marital status, and education.

The Survey on Mobility and Mobile Communication was designed to obtain information about how individuals move and interact with others in their daily lives as well as the the psychological factors underlying contemporary communication. A total of 925 participants completed an online survey. Information was collected on respondents' everyday walking and driving patterns, mobile communication patterns, in-depth cognitive dimensions of mobile communication (automaticity, immersion), psychological trait/personality measures (mindfulness, self-control), psychological orientations related to mobile communication (texting identity, texting impulsivity), and risky driving behavior. Of the 925 cases, a sub-sample of 250 respondents was randomly selected to test how automatic texting tendencies (highly unconscious) and immersive texting tendencies (highly conscious) are related to each other (Study 1). A second sub-sample of 526 was randomly selected to evaluate how the resulting model of texting consciousness relates to global self-regulation at the personality level (Study 2). Finally, the full sample of 925 cases was used to evaluate whether texting consciousness and generalized personality measures predict the rate of distracted driving. Demographic variables include age, sex, and whether the respondent was a student at the University of Michigan.

This special topic poll, fielded January 27-31, 2005, was undertaken to assess public opinion on traffic congestion in the Washington, DC, area. Respondents who commuted in the greater Washington, DC, area were asked about traffic conditions in the region, their primary means of transportation to and from work, the length of their commute, what they liked and disliked most about their commute, and whether they had ever relocated or adjusted their work schedule to improve their commute. Those polled rated the different types of public transportation available in the area, how often they used the Metrorail subway system, and why they did not ride it more often. Views were sought on proposals to expand the Metrorail system and build new highways in the area, sources of funding for transportation projects, and whether measures such as high occupancy vehicle lanes, adjustable tolls, and building new roads were effective in easing traffic congestion. Respondents were also asked about the type of vehicle they drove, how often they traveled by car, how much time they spent driving, and how often driving invoked feelings such as independence, relaxation, and anger. A series of questions asked respondents how often they and others were guilty of behaviors such as speeding or road rage, and whether they engaged in activities such as eating or reading while driving. Additional topics addressed the use of automatic cameras at traffic lights and stop signs and whether existing traffic laws were too tough on teenage drivers. Demographic variables included sex, age, race, household income, education level, and political party affiliation.

This poll, conducted October 10-October 12, 2006, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Respondents were asked to give their opinions on the upcoming political elections. They were asked to rate their chances on whether or not they will vote in the election. Furthermore, they were queried on how closely they were following the races. They were also asked for whom they would vote if the elections were held today. Respondents were asked to voice their opinion on whether or not they thought things in the state of Virginia were generally going in the right direction. They were also asked if they approved or disapproved of the way George W. Bush was handling his job as president. Respondents were asked if they thought the campaign for United States Senate was too negative. If so, they were asked if they thought the George Allen or James Webb campaign was to blame. Respondents were asked if they would vote in favor of Amendment One, which defines marriage as being only the union of one man and one woman. Respondents were asked to give their opinion on each of the candidates for governor and senator. Respondents were given a series of statements for both George Allen and James Webb and were asked if it described them very well, fairly well, not too well, or not well at all. These statements included standing up for issues important to women, standing up for issues important to African Americans, tolerant of the points of view of all Virginians, understands the problems of people like you, is a strong leader, is honest and trustworthy, and has strong family values. Some questions dealt with the issue of transportation in the state of Virginia. Respondents were asked how important it was to them that the state increased its spending on transportation projects. They were asked if they would favor or oppose a transportation plan that would allow voters to approve local tax increases to fund road projects in their area. They were queried on if they thought the war with Iraq was worth fighting. Respondents were also asked if they thought the news media was treating both Allen's and Webb's campaigns fairly. Demographic variables include race, sex, age, level of education, income, voter registration status, political ideology, party affiliation, religion, and religiosity.

This poll, fielded October 4-8, 2007, is a part of continuing series of monthly polls that solicit public opinion on various political and social issues. This poll focused on Virginia and the state elections. Virginia residents were asked what was the biggest issue facing Virginia at that time, whether they thought the state of Virginia was moving in the right direction, and to rate the condition of Virginia's economy. Several questions asked whether respondents approved of the way the Virginia state legislature was handling its job, and for opinions of Governor Tim Kaine, Senator James Webb, Senator John Warner, the Republicans and Democrats in the state legislature, Junior Senator Mark Warner, Former Governor Jim Gilmore, and Congressman Tom Davis. Respondents were asked how closely they had been following the races for general assembly and state senate in Virginia, how likely they would be to vote in the Virginia state elections and for whom they would vote if the 2008 United States senate race were being held that day, which political party they would like to see in control of the state legislature, and which issues would be most important in their vote for the Virginia state legislature. A series of questions asked respondents about immigration, including how many recent immigrants lived in the respondents' area at the time, how much contact they had with recent immigrants, their opinions of immigrants and how they affect the country, whether illegal immigration was a problem in their area, and how federal, state, and local governments should handle illegal immigration issues. Information was also collected on how closely respondents were following the 2008 presidential race, how likely they were to vote in the 2008 presidential primaries in their state, for whom respondents would vote if the Democratic and Republican primaries and presidential election were being held that day, and for their opinions on the 2008 potential presidential candidates. Respondents were asked which political party they trusted more to handle issues such as taxes and the war in Iraq, which political party they preferred the next president to belong to, as well as whether they approved of the way George W. Bush was handling the presidency. Additional topics included the Iraq War, traffic congestion in their area of the state, Virginia's transportation funding plan, and Virginia's law on abusive driver fees. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, education level, household income, religious preference, frequency of religious attendance, whether respondents considered themselves to be a born-again Christian, whether anyone in the household was a military veteran, marital status, type of residential area (e.g., urban or rural), whether respondents were born in the United States, how many years they had lived in the state of Virginia, voter registration status and participation history, political party affiliation, political philosophy, and the presence of children under the age of 18 in the household.