Project Meeting 2023.11.14

Agenda

Admin
- Solicitation for agency ActivitySim experience call with Queensland Dept of Transport and Main Roads
Tech
- Input Checker Update (RSG)
- Documentation Update (CS)

Previous update:
- Color-coded status spreadsheet
- Lists additional files in the utility folder:
  - Only incomplete file: canonical_ids.py
Rendered documentation for all components on Github:
- Models without documentation:
  - Initialize_tours.py
  - Joint_tour_frequency_composition.py
  - Summarize.py
  - Tour_od_choice.py
  - Tour_scheduling_probabilistic.py
RSG/WSP Review
- No specific instructions as of now.
- “Config Settings and Documentation” pull request.
- Circle back with Jeff/David/Sijia/Dave. Let the consortium know how the review will be handled, amount of time needed, and the schedule for completion.
User Guide
- To be shared 11/28.
- No further comments beyond redundancies and Joe C.’s initial comments/requests/suggestions.

Presentation Slides: input_checker_pt6_final.pptx
Input Checker Features
Previous Implementation
- Utilizing feedback from CS and WSP, moved away from confusing implementation towards Pandera.
How does Pandera Work?
- Discussion regarding Pandera vs. Pydantic: Pydantic has been left in the code to be used in future implementations (if necessary).
- Aesthetically cleaner implementation – python code.
- Pandera handles work under the hood - Speedy, easy syntax, and built-in error reporting
“Data Model” Support: enumn.py
- Data Model Folder
- Example: production_semcog
Input Checker Structure
- Run ActivitySim normally, with an additional data_model folder.
- Errors/warnings output to the XX
- Input_checker.yaml
  - Export the network to a .csv file, which is passed into ActivitySim. Add this step to the documentation, which will live as an ActivitySim documentation “model.”
Output Logging
- ActivtySim logger displays high level details
- Input checker results displayed neatly in input_checker.log
Checks Provided in Examples Include:
- Checking that all columns exist,
- Ensure columns have allowed values’ cross-checks within table,
- Cross-checks between tables,
- Skims listed in tour_mode_choice.csv are in the skims.omx file, and
- Can write anything desired using python code.

Oregon is approaching their joint estimation design. In order to move into estimation, Oregon needs to use an instance of ActivitySim.
- Questions regarding the timing?
- On the radar: How to manage examples going forward? Break up the code? Spend a few days pulling code, allow a second set of eyes?
Solicitation for agency ActivitySim experience call with Queensland Department of Transport and main Roads.