Title: Dane_county.DATA_ADMIN5.Rails
DESCRIPTION
Abstract: Field definitions: M:\MPO_GIS\GIS_Data\WDOT\Rail\Rail2023\RailGISDataDefinitions_Sharing.docxThis data set is an ArcMap Feature Class/ESRI shapefile representing the centerline of Wisconsin railroads at a 1:7,000 scale. None of the source information originated within WisDOT. All of the data was provided by railroad operators and owners. The linework was originally compiled from the 100K Digital Line Graph produced by the US Geological Survey and from rail industry track charts and timetables. The linework was further refined in 2009 using digital orthophotos (2005) as a visual reference. This data set is a generalized railroad representation. It includes most (not all) mainline track. Most track, including double track, is digitized as a single line. Most non mainline track (sidings, spurs, yards) is not digitized. Most out of service track (not currently in use) is digitized. Most historical track (abandoned or sold to a private entity) is not digitized. This data set is under constant revision due to ongoing changes in the rail network. Some rail corridors are removed from service and some are abandoned (sold to a private entity). New track is constructed at some locations. WisDOT updates Rail GIS as track information is made available by the railroads. Rail GIS is a constant work in progress. It is not current, accurate, or complete. Rail GIS depicts some rail lines beyond state borders, however, linework outside of Wisconsin is for cartographic purposes only and is not updated on a yearly basis.
Purpose: This data set was created to support comprehensive state-wide rail and intermodal system planning in the Bureau of Planning and Economic Development. This data set is intended solely for planning purposes at 1:7000 scale. This data set is not designed for engineering, regulation, zoning, citing, permitting, or public safety. It may be used only as a general reference source. The information contained in this data set was created for the official use of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). Any other use, while not prohibited, is the sole responsibility of the user. WisDOT expressly disclaims all liability regarding fitness of use of the information for other than official WisDOT business.
STATUS
Progress: In work
Update Frequency: Irregular
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Tom Frackleton
Address: PO Box 7913
Phone: (608) 264-7331
Address: PO Box 7913
Email: tom.frackleton@dot.wi.gov
Map Projection: NAD 1983 HARN WISCRS Dane County Feet