National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FHWA NHTS-2 Odomentor Form	Removed
Form FHWA-NHTS-3 Travel Log Form	Removed
Form FHWA-NHTS-1 Recruitment Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
Appendix 9 Survey Link on Member Portal.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Appendix 8 Partial Complete Reminder Email.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Appendix 7 Reminder Email.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Appendix 6 Invitation Email.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Appendix 5 Pre-notification Email.docx Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Appendix 1 NHTS Compendium of Uses.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-27
Supporting Statement Part B - Final - 04302020.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-05-27
Supporting Statement Part A - Final - 04302020.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-05-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
241993	NHTS Questionare - Additional Member Other-Internet Questionaire	New
241991	NHTS Questionare - Primary Member Other-Internet Questionaire	New
217744	Travel Retrieval Survey Instruction	Removed
217743	Odomentor Form	Removed
217742	Travel Log Form	Removed
217741	Recruitment Survey Form and Instruction	Removed
217740	Reminder Post Cards Other-7 day Reminder	Removed
217739	Initial Recruitment Letter Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0545	ICR Reference No: 202005-2125-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201506-2125-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 12/29/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/27/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NHTS is the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) nationally representative data source for daily local passenger travel. This inventory of travel behavior reflects travel mode (private vehicle, public transportation, pedestrian and cycling) and trip purpose (travel to work, school, recreation, and personal/family trips) by U.S. household residents. Survey results are used by federal and state agencies to monitor the performance and adequacy of current facilities and infrastructure, and to plan for future needs. Data from the NHTS are included in broader, bi-annual reports to Congress on the performance of the surface transportation system.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 502 Name of Law: HIGHWAYS
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 63713	11/18/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 6259	02/04/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Recruitment Survey	FHWA-NHTS-1	Recruitment Survey
Odomentor	FHWA NHTS-2	Odometer Mileage Record Form
Initial Recruitment Letter
Reminder Post Cards
Travel Log	FHWA-NHTS-3	NHTS Travel Log
Travel Retrieval Survey
NHTS Questionare - Primary Member
NHTS Questionare - Additional Member

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The proposed NHTS design is a single stage survey with an ABS-based online frame web-based survey, using email reminders at key points, and cash-equivalent incentives at key stages. Online probability-based panels are an ideal instrument for collecting personal travel behavior core data distributed over the period of one year. Probability panels allow for an unmatched precision in releasing the sample to cover all seasons and all days of the week to provide a comprehensive picture of the Nation’s travel behavior. 12 data collection periods (sample selected once a month and collected continuously) provides total coverage of an entire year of travel behavior. The consultant has extensive experience in scheduling its probability panel sample release to produce the needed number of completed interview per day. Online survey instruments are excellent tools for collection of precise information about travel history. The travel diary software will flag inconsistencies or excessively large or small values and allow respondent to correct their numbers in the survey. Absence of interviewers eliminates any interviewer error in recording the data provided by the respondent. Both the FHWA and Ipsos are sensitive to the potential impact a change in methodology could have on continuity and trend analysis in the long-standing NHTS program. For the 2020 NHTS, Ipsos plans a study design that makes use of the same ABS sample frame used in prior NHTS administrations. The current research plan includes processes for addressing continuity through the survey design and weighting methodology, and by means of analytical techniques to determine the impact of changes in survey methods

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,223,891

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/27/2020

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