For Immediate Release

Caliper Launches TransCAD User Center

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS - Caliper Corporation, a leader in GIS and transportation software, is pleased to announce the launch of the TransCAD User Center, which is available to TransCAD users under support. The TransCAD User Center will provide convenient access to resources that Caliper shares with users. These will include additional TransCAD procedures and documentation, new and enhanced data, and publications of likely interest to transportation professionals.

The initial resource at the TransCAD User Center is CTPP Data Download. All of the 2000 Census Transportation Planning Package data for Part 1 (the characteristics of workers at their residence) and Part 2 (the characteristics of workers at their workplace) are available for download for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. These data are in the format used by the Table Choosers for CTPP Part 1 and Part 2 that are part of the planning procedures for TransCAD 4.7. The Table Choosers make it easy to get selected tables for selected areas at any summary level, and create a table file or a geographic file. Other resources will be added as the TransCAD User Center evolves.

Caliper Corporation, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Newton, MA, is a leader in the development of geographic information systems (GIS) and transportation software. Caliper has tens of thousands of users in over 70 countries. Caliper is also a highly regarded consulting and R&D provider, offering professional services in quantitative management consulting, transportation, and decision support systems development.