2022 SIPP: Improved Allocation for Other Commuting Costs

The allocation of EJB[1-7]_PVOTHRC, the edited variables reflecting how much the respondent spent in “other” commuting costs (i.e. those not accounted for in other commuting cost variables) has been improved for 2022 SIPP data. This improvement ensures that all commuters who do not drive to work in their own vehicle or in a company vehicle are considered to be in the eligible universe for having “other” commuting costs. The improvement affected the edited values for a small number of respondents and thus had a negligible impact on overall allocation rates and on the overall distribution of values, but data users should be aware of this improvement and exercise caution when comparing allocated values of EJB[1-7]_PVOTHRC from the 2022 SIPP to prior years.

Page Last Revised - June 21, 2023