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Northeast Amtrack Stations, 2007

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
CommunityCartography
Publication Date
2007
Title
Northeast Amtrack Stations, 2007
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Series Information
Series Name
NJ Transportation Maps and Tables
Online Linkage
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/acis/eds/dgate/studies/C1301/data/halcrow_amtrak_station_2007.zip
Abstract
Northeast Amtrack Stations, 2007 is a point theme representing Amtrak stations at a regional scale. Includes stations in the northeast US on lines which serve New York and New Jersey stations. Attribute information includes the name and address of the station as well as available amenities.
Purpose
For research purposes only.
Supplemental Information
See http://www.amtrak.com for more information.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition
Time Instant
2007
Bounding Box
West
-80.396391
East
-70.903685
North
45.000381
South
38.800842
Theme Keyword
transportation
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 topic categories
Theme Keyword
Amtrak
Passenger trains
Rail lines
Rail stations
Railroad
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Place Keyword
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Delaware
Maryland
Massachusetts
Washington (D.C.)
New York (N.Y.)
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Temporal Keyword
2007
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
For current Columbia affiliates only.
Use Restrictions
For educational, non-commercial use only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
As needed
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
CommunityCartography
Delivery Point
1200 MacArthur Blvd
City
Mahwah
State
NJ
Postal Code
07430
Contact Telephone
1-877-MakeMap
Contact Facsimile Telephone
201-529-5728
Contact Electronic Mail Address
info@comcarto.com
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350
Cross-Reference
Originator
CommunityCartography
Publication Date
2007
Title
Northeast Amtrak Rail Lines
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
vector digital data
Online Linkage
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/acis/eds/dgate/studies/C1301/data/amtrack.zip
Data Quality Information
Lineage
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type
Entity point
Point and Vector Object Count
85
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Grid Coordinate System
Grid Coordinate System Name
State Plane Coordinate System
State Plane Coordinate System
SPCS Zone Identifier
2900
Transverse Mercator
Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Method
coordinate pair
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution
0.000000
Ordinate Resolution
0.000000
Planar Distance Units
survey feet
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
North American Datum of 1983
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
0.000010
Altitude Encoding Method
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity Type
Entity Type Label
amtrak_station
Entity Type Definition
Rail station
Attributes
FID
Internal feature number. (Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.)
Definition Source
ESRI
Shape
Feature geometry. (Coordinates defining the features.)
Definition Source
ESRI
LONGITUDE
coordinate in decimal degrees, implied sixth place decimal
Definition Source
National Atlas
Attribute Value Accuracy Explanation
null for added stations
LATITUDE
coordinate in decimal degrees, implied sixth place decimal
Definition Source
National Atlas
Attribute Value Accuracy Explanation
null for added stations
FEATID
Amtrak feature code
Definition Source
National Atlas
DESCRIPT
station name
Definition Source
National Atlas
STR_ADDRES
station address
Definition Source
National Atlas
CITY
station city
Definition Source
National Atlas
STATE
station state
Definition Source
National Atlas
ZIPCODE
station zipcode
Definition Source
National Atlas
STATUS
status in 2000
active
seasonal
Definition Source
National Atlas
RR1
primary operator of service at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
RR2
additional provider of service at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
TICKET_OFF
Whether there is a ticket office in the station
Y
yes
N
no
null
station not in National Atlas data, information for this station not listed on the Amtrak website
Definition Source
National Atlas
CHECKED_BA
Whether the station handles checked baggage
Definition Source
National Atlas
BAG_HELP
Whether assistance with luggage is available at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
HP_ACCESS
The wheelchair-accessibility of the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
ENCLOSED_W
Whether the station has an enclosed waiting area
Definition Source
National Atlas
RESTROOMS
Whether there are public restrooms in the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
PAY_PHONES
Whether there are public telephones in the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
FOOD
The kind of food service facilities in the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
ATM
Whether there is an automated teller machine in the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
SHORT_PARK
The type of short-term parking available at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
LONG_PARK
The type of long-term parking available at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
CAR_RENTAL
Whether car rental is available at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
TAXI
Whether taxi service available at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
INTER_BUS
Whether intercity bus service is available within two blocks
Definition Source
National Atlas
TRANSIT
Whether there is a public transit connection at the station
Definition Source
National Atlas
CUSTOMS
Whether there is a customs checkpoint at the station
AMTKEXP
Whether Amtrak Package Express service is available at the station
GREAT_VAC
Whether Amtrak Great Vacations package(s) are available at the station
SELF_TIX
Whether a Quik-Trak ticket machine is available for credit/debit ticket sales
X
coordinate in NJ SP feet
Definition Source
ComCarto
Y
coordinate in NJ SP feet
Definition Source
ComCarto
Distribution Information
Distributor
CommunityCartography
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20080109
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Contact Person
GIS/Metadata Librarian
Contact Address
Address
420 W. 118th St., 215 IAB, MC 3301
City
New York
State or Province
NY
Postal Code
10027
Country
USA
Contact Voice Telephone
(212)854-6012
Contact Electronic Mail Address
data@library.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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