RAIL NETWORK

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Originator:
, Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Publication_Date: 2006
Title: RAIL NETWORK
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington DC
Publisher:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Publication_Date: 2006
Title: National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington DC
Publisher:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Online_Linkage: <http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/>
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset contains The Rail Network, a comprehensive database of the Florida's railway system, including mainlines, railroad yards, and major sidings. This is an update of a 2000 shapefile
Purpose:
The data are created to serve as base information for use in GIS systems for a variety of planning and analytical purposes.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2006
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: network
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Theme_Keyword: railway
Theme_Keyword: rail
Theme_Keyword: TIGER/Line
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Place:
Place_Keyword: Florida
Stratum:
Stratum_Keyword: ground
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword: 2006
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints:
THE DATA INCLUDED IN FGDL ARE 'AS IS' AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGALLY BINDING. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.

A note about data scale:

Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: FGDL Mailing Lists: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Security_Information:
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Publication_Date: 2006
Title: National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington DC
Publisher:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Other_Citation_Details:
National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD): <http://www.bts.gov/> <http://www.bts.gov/help/national_transportation_atlas_database.html>
Online_Linkage: <http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/>
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Information:

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
The network is not topologically connected. There should be no redundancy of lines or nodes in the data set. The data set is geographically accurate at the 1:100,000 scale.

RITA/BTS quality checks were to cross reference the place dataset with the state dataset, to determine that the spatial data and attribute data were accurate

Completeness_Report:
This data is provided "as is" by GeoPlan and is complete to our knowledge.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The horizontal accuracy for these data can be stated as being that associated with data compiled at the 1:100,000 scale.
Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Bureau of the Census (BOC)
Publication_Date: 1995
Title: TIGER/Line files
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Suitland, MD
Publisher: U.S. Bureau of the Census (BOC)
Source_Scale_Denominator: 100000
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1995
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: RITA/BTS
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
This geospatial data layer was compiled and reviewed by RITA/BTS in April 2006.
Process_Date: April 2006
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Contact_Person: Geospatial Information Program
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Address: 400 7th Street, SW Room 4117
City: Washington
State_or_Province: District of Columbia
Postal_Code: 20590
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 202-366-DATA
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 202-366-3640
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: answers@bts.gov
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects: 1.) Clipped the dataset to the State of Florida boundary 2.) Reprojected data to FGDL Albers HPGN 3.) DESCRIPT added to attribute table based on RAILROAD 4.) FGDLAQDATE field added to attribute table 5.) Upcased all character records
Process_Date: 20060918
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Q:\finaldata\state\pre_load\ntad\rails_2006.shp.xml

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 167557

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: RAILS_2006
Entity_Type_Definition: RAILS_2006.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FRA & RITA/BTS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID
Attribute_Definition: The link ID in the network structure.
Attribute_Definition_Source: RITA/BTS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: numeric value (unique Identification for each line)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LENGTH
Attribute_Definition: Length of the segment
Attribute_Definition_Source: RITA/BTS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Explicit decimal given
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FRAID
Attribute_Definition: The link ID in the network structure.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: numeric value (unique Identification for each line)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NET
Attribute_Definition: Use status.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Abandoned route
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Active Route
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other active or abandoned track
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RROWNER1
Attribute_Definition:
The reporting mark of the 1st owning railroad. A mark of 'XXXX' indicates an abandoned link. Rule 260 codes are used where available. A mark of 'DUMX' indicates an added connecting link.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TR1
Attribute_Definition: Reporting mark of the 1st railroad having trackage-rights.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TR2
Attribute_Definition:
Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TR3
Attribute_Definition:
Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TR4
Attribute_Definition:
Reporting marks of any additional railroads having trackage rights.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA List of Railroad Name Abbreviations
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BR1
Attribute_Definition:
The reporting marks of any railroad which does the billing for either
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Railroad Trackage Right Codes
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BR2
Attribute_Definition:
The reporting marks of any additional railroad which does the billing
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Railroad Trackage Right Codes
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PREVRR1
Attribute_Definition:
The reporting mark of the last carrier to own/operate the line if known, rule 260 Code.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PREVRR2
Attribute_Definition:
The reporting mark of the carrier owning the line in the near post-WWII period, rule 260 Code. If the current owner or subsidiary road owned the line, the mark is not repeated.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: FRA Rule 260 and Owner Codes
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ABANDONED
Attribute_Definition: Abandoned flag
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (Blank)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Link In Use
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Abandoned
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PASS
Attribute_Definition: Type of passenger rail flag
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Amtrak Line
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Commuter line
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Tourist line
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: R
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rail line now used for rapid transit
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Previous passenger line
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Undesignated service
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MILITARY
Attribute_Definition:
Type of military interest flag - this code should match the publication 'Civil Rail Lines Important to 'National Defense, September, 2003'.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: (blank)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not important
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: On the STRACNET system
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: A connector to the STRACNET system
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE
Attribute_Definition: State postal code
Attribute_Definition_Source: USPS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Official List of State Postal Abbreviations
Codeset_Source: USPS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FIPS5
Attribute_Definition: The five character FIPS code for the county of the link.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NIST
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS), Publication 6-4
Codeset_Source: National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FRA_REG
Attribute_Definition: FRA region number (Leading zeros count)
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 20
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Canada
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA (Official List of FRA Region Numbers)
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 30
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mexico
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA (Official List of FRA Region Numbers)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DENSITY
Attribute_Definition: Density Category for the latest year available, 2003.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown or dummy.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 0.1 to 4.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 5.0 to 9.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 10.0 to 19.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 20.0 to 39.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 40.0 to 59.9 MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 60.0 to 99.9 MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 7.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 100.0 and greater MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RR_CLASS
Attribute_Definition:
Railroad classification code. Filled for all CLASS 1 railroads and most CLASS 2 & 3.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not applicable abandoned
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not applicable, active
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Class 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Class 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Class 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGNALS
Attribute_Definition: Type of signaling system.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CTC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Centralized Traffic Control
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ABS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Automatic Block Signals
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ACS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Automatic Cab Signals
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ATS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Automatic Train Stop
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ATC
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Automatic Train Control
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MAN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Manual Block, including dark
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TTO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Time Table/Train Order
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAST_DEN
Attribute_Definition:
The density code for the previous year. This value uses the same values as the latest year's density code above.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: unknown, abandoned, or dummy
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 0.1 to 4.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 5.0 to 9.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 10.0 to 19.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 20.0 to 39.9 MGTM/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 40.0 to 59.9 MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 60.0 to 99.9 MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 7.0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 100.0 and greater MGMT/Mi
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RAILROAD
Attribute_Definition: Rail name
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Official List of FRA Railroad Names
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FROM_FRAID
Attribute_Definition:
The FRA assigned node number at the topological start of the link
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: The attribute FRAIDN from the 100k node layer
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TO_FRAIDN
Attribute_Definition: The FRA assigned node number at the topological end of the link
Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: The attribute FRAIDN from the 100k node layer
Codeset_Source: FRA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STFIPS
Attribute_Definition: State FIPS code
Attribute_Definition_Source: RITA/BTS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:
Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS), Publication 6-4.
Codeset_Source: National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST).
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: VERSION
Attribute_Definition:
The VERSION is a 2-digit number that will be incremented for all records in the database whenever a new release is distributed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: RITA/BTS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 99
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: Based on RAILROAD
Attribute_Definition_Source: Geoplan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date Geoplan acquired the data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Geoplan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.LEN

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE 'MATERIALS') ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE 'DATA PROVIDERS'). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS'. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
Format_Version_Date: 2006
File_Decompression_Technique:
No compression applied. However, if using digital transfer online option, note access instructions.
Transfer_Size: 52.889
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Access_Instructions:
Due to a significant reduction in resources, the NTAD is no longer available for download. The NTAD cdrom can be ordered from the online bookstore at www.bts.gov. If resources allow, download applications will be restored. When the applications become available, they will be found at www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services.
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions:
Call (202.366.DATA), fax (202.366.3640), or E-mail (answers@bts.gov) RITA/BTS to request the National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006 CD-ROM. This and other RITA/BTS products may be ordered from the RITA/BTS Internet site <http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/>.
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2006

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20060421
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
Contact_Person: Geospatial Information Program
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 400 7th Street, SW Room 4117
City: Washington
State_or_Province: District of Columbia
Postal_Code: 20590
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 202-366-DATA
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 202-366-3640
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: anwers@bts.gov
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Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
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