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19 Data Sets
	Data Set Name	Description
1.	NYS Average Annualized Daily Traffic Data Set Details Revised: 2015 data	A line shapefile showing traffic volumes on significant roads in New York State. Includes links to detailed, hourly reports for volume, speed, and vehicle classification data. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
2.	NYS Continuous Count Stations Data Set Details Revised: 2015 data	A point shapefile showing continuous traffic count stations in New York State. Includes links to detailed, hourly reports for volume, speed, and vehicle classification data. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
3.	NYS Short Duration Count Stations Data Set Details Revised: 2015 data	A point shapefile showing the locations of short-duration traffic studies on significant roads in New York State. Includes links to detailed, hourly reports for volume, speed, and vehicle classification data. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
4.	Harn points Data Set Details	New York State High Accuracy Reference Network (HARN) is a statewide monumentation both existing and established. HARN is an upgrade in accuracy of NAD 83 coordinates using Global Positioning System (GPS) observations. HARN was established to support the use of GPS by Federal, state, and local surveyors, geodesists, and many other applications.
5.	Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) Boundaries Data Set Details	Vector polygon file of New York State's Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) boundaries. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18.
6.	NYS Bicycle Routes Data Set Details Revised: 2018	Bicycle routes and recreational activities allowed on the route within New York State https://www.dot.ny.gov/display/programs/bicycle. This list includes both on- and off-road bicycle routes and includes information on surface type as well as other types of recreational activities allowed on the route. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
7.	NYS Bridges Data Set Details Revised: February 2019	Point layer of all New York State bridge that carry or cross a public road including general inventory attributes. Esri File Geodatabase format. Bridge ID Number (BIN) attribute used to identify each bridge. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18.
8.	NYS DOT Facilities Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Point file of DOT facility locations including regional offices and maintenance residencies and other DOT facilities . Statewide coverage. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
9.	NYS DOT Residency Boundaries Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Polygon shapefile of NYS Department of Transportation maintenance residency boundaries. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
10.	NYS Large Culverts Data Set Details Revised: February 2019	Point layer of large culverts (span between 5 and 20 feet) that carry state highways including general inventory attributes. Esri File Geodatabase format. Culvert ID Number (Culvert_BIN) attribute is used to identify each large culvert. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18.
11.	NYS Milepoint Linear Referencing System Data Set Details Revised: June 2016	Line shapefile of NYS Milepoint Routes with route IDs and measuring system. Statewide coverage of the FHWA Federal-Aid Eligible system. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
12.	NYS Railroad Freight Stations Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Point shapefile of railroad freight stations. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
13.	NYS Railroad Junctions and Locations Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Point shapefile of railroad junctions and locations. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18.
14.	NYS Railroad Lines Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Line shapefile of active railroad lines. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
15.	NYS Railroad Passenger Stations Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Point shapefile of railroad passenger stations. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
16.	NYS Reference Markers Data Set Details Revised: May 2013	Point file of NYSDOT reference marker locations. PANEL attribute used to identify each reference marker. Statewide coverage. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
17.	NYS Roadway Inventory System Geodatabase Data Set Details Revised: Sept 2019 with 2018 roadway data	A roadway layer generated from NYSDOTs Roadway Inventory System showing roadway characteristics and administrative attributes. The layer covers all public owned roads. The state highway system currently includes more comprehensive attribution. The roadway data reflects conditions one year previous to the publication date. For more information, contact NYSDOT Highway Data Services HDSB@dot.ny.gov . UTM NAD 83 Zone 18N.
18.	NYS Tower Locations Data Set Details Revised: March 2007	Vector point file of two-way radio antenna towers used by NYS Dept of Transportation. Statewide coverage. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18. Copyright 2001 by NYS Dept of Transportation.
19.	Stormwater Outfall Data Set Details Revised: September 2015	Vector point file of NYS Dept of Transportation Stormwater Outfalls along or near State Highways and NYSDOT facilities in designated urban areas.. UTM NAD 83 Zone 18.