Transportation Maps
Both climate impacts and transportation systems are distributed spatially. To map climate impacts to transportation infrastructure, we need to match the locations of the infrastructure to the impacts, and, this in turn requires maps or geocoded data sets. Here are a few examples of the maps and datasets available that are useful in analyzing the vulnerability of the transportation system to changes in climate.
Caution: Most of the maps and datasets were desired to provide accurate information as of a particular date, at a particular scale, and for a particular set of purposes. There are inevitably issues that arise in using and overlaying data from multiple sources, particularly at higher resolutions, and for different purposes then originally envisioned when the data was collected.
National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD)
Platform where users can view data from nationwide geographic databases of transportation facilities, networks, and infrastructure. Contributors: Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics
National Pipeline Mapping System Public Viewer
Interactive web portal for viewing pipelines, liquefied natural gas pipeline data, leaks, hazards, gas transmission and more. Contributors: Dept. of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) GIS Web Application
Online map portal where users can view the U.S. railroad network, stations, nodes, and more. Contributors: Dept. of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Geospatial Open Data Portal
Provides interactive web maps for viewing transportation, infrastructure, civil works, and environmental geospatial data. Contributors: USACE
Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data
Web platform for downloading, viewing, and accessing geospatial infrastructure data for various sectors including transportation, energy, and communications. Contributors: Dept. of Homeland Security
