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As for the app: That's the Census "OnTheMap" web app that uses data from the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Origin-Destination Employment Statistics program. They use data from local employers to and match that up with the location of work and location of home so you can see destination, distance, and direction; inflow/outflow patterns; local employment by industry; employment by some key demographic indicators; Job-to-Job transitions; etc. There is a big lag in the data (and some states aren't currently participating) but it's still really powerful data and a lot of it is available through the FTP down to the Census block level which is really nice, especially if you have access to your own GIS software.
The data and web app are free to anybody.
That's an interesting tool I hadn't seen before--I'm gonna use it for some client work right now.
Used this shiz today to directly answer a client question. Your finders fee is in the mail.
I seriously don't know how I didn't know it existed before you mentioned it...especially since the frigging microdata is available. Which is honestly astounding...census bureau usually barely gives you anything at the CB level besides pop (since ACS data wants CBG or Tract at minimum) and here's data on crossed workplace/residence with some rough industry and income info.