Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
      Publication_Date: March 2009
      Title: Grade Crossings
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
      Online_Linkage: \\meridian\gis\GIS\Data\NTAD\2009\ntad2009dvd\point\rrx\crossings.shp
      Larger_Work_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics
          Publication_Date: 2009
          Title: National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) 2009
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics
          Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/
  Description:
    Abstract: FRA Grade Crossings is a spatial file that originates from the National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Program.  The program is to provide information to Federal, State, and local governments as well as the railroad industry for the improvements of safety at highway-rail crossing.
    Purpose: Rail Crossings is a spatial file maintained by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for use by States and railroads.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 2009
    Currentness_Reference: publication date
  Status:
    Progress: In work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -158.090675
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -67.233813
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 64.919072
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.887775
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Rail
      Theme_Keyword: Grade Crossing
      Theme_Keyword: Rail Crossing
    Temporal:
      Temporal_Keyword: 2008
      Temporal_Keyword: 2009
  Access_Constraints: No restrictions on accessing the data
  Use_Constraints: FRA is not liable for the information provided by the State DOTs or rail companies
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
        Contact_Person: Raquel Wright
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. MS: 15
        City: Washington
        State_or_Province: DC
        Postal_Code: 20590
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 202.493.6415
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Raquel.Wright@dot.gov
  Data_Set_Credit: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the Federal Highway Administration.
  Security_Information:
    Security_Classification: Unclassified
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.6.1500
  Cross_Reference:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
      Publication_Date: 2009
      Title: Grade Crossings
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Washington, DC
        Publisher: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
      Larger_Work_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
          Publication_Date: 2009
          Title: National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) 2009
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washinton, DC
            Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics
          Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: The States and railroads maintain their own file and get updated to the FRA.  The information is reported to the FRA on the U.S. DOT-ARR Crossing inventory form.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: The quality of the inventory can vary because a record of grade crossing location is being maintained by each state and railroad that is responsible for maintaining its respective information.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: The spatial quality can vary on who is updating the inventory record.  Quality checks are performed on the spatial file.  A process of applying a county bounding box limit for a particular State and County is applied.  If the location falls outside of the bounding box for the state and county then the record does not get processed into the spatial file.
  Lineage:
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
          Publication_Date: 2009
          Title: National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Program
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
          Online_Linkage: http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/officeofsafety/Downloads/Default.asp
      Type_of_Source_Media: online
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2009
        Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FRA
      Source_Contribution: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: The data is downloaded from the HWY-Rail Crossing Inventory Files.  Quality checks are performed on the spatial and attribute data.  The spatial checks were described under the positional Accuracy.  The attribute check will review the consistence of the attributes.
      Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: FRA
      Process_Date: 2008
      Process_Contact:
        Contact_Information:
          Contact_Organization_Primary:
            Contact_Organization: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
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: 315700
Spatial_Reference_Information:
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Geographic:
      Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
      Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000
      Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_WGS_1984
      Ellipsoid_Name: WGS_1984
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257224
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: crossings
      Entity_Type_Definition: Highway-rail grade crossing means a location where a public highway, road, street, or private roadway, including associated sidewalks and pathways, crosses one or more railroad tracks at grade.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FID
      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: Shape
      Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CROSSING
      Attribute_Definition: US DOT Valid Crossing ID Number
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Numeric Value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SOURCE
      Attribute_Definition: The source of the last update
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: H
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other hard copy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: P
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mass-update printout
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: I
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Inventory Form
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Magnetic tape
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other Magnetic media
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: GX
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: O
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Foreign Files
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: TYPEPOS
      Attribute_Definition: Type of Crossing
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: At grade
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Railroad under
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Railroad Under
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 11
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pedestrain at Grade
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 12
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pedestrian RR Under
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 13
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pedestrain RR Over
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 21
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Private at Grade
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 22
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Private RR Under
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 23
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Private RR Over
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 31
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Public at Grade
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 32
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Public RR Under
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 33
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Public RR Over
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: HIGHWAY
      Attribute_Definition: Highway Type and Number
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Character value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: STREET
      Attribute_Definition: Street ir Road Name
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Character value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LAT
      Attribute_Definition: Latitude
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: -90
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 90
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: LON
      Attribute_Definition: Longitude
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: -180
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 180
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: STFIPS
      Attribute_Definition: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) State Code
      Attribute_Definition_Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Character value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CTFIPS
      Attribute_Definition: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) County Code
      Attribute_Definition_Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Character value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COUNTY
      Attribute_Definition: Name of County
      Attribute_Definition_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Codeset_Domain:
          Codeset_Name: Character value
          Codeset_Source: FRA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 11
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      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 32
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 33
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: VERSION
      Attribute_Definition: Version of the database
      Attribute_Definition_Source: RITA/BTS
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 00
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 99
  Overview_Description:
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Geospatial Information Program
        Contact_Organization: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
        City: Washington
        State_or_Province: DC
        Postal_Code: 20590
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 202-366-DATA
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: answers@bts.gov
  Resource_Description: 2009 National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD)
  Distribution_Liability: None
  Standard_Order_Process:
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
        Format_Version_Number: 2009
        File_Decompression_Technique: No compression applied. However, if using digital transfer online option, note access instructions.
        Transfer_Size: 8.430
      Digital_Transfer_Option:
        Online_Option:
          Access_Instructions: The NTAD DVD can be ordered from the online bookstore at www.bts.gov.  NTAD can also be downloaded from the Geographic Information Program web sit at http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/.
    Ordering_Instructions: call (202-366-DATA), or E-mail (answers@bts.gov) RITA/BTS to request the National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2009 DVD. The NTAD cdrom can be ordered from the online bookstore at www.bts.gov.  Individual datasets from the NTAD can also be downloaded from the Geographic Information Program web sit at http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/.
  Custom_Order_Process: call (202-366-DATA), or E-mail (answers@bts.gov) RITA/BTS to request the National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2009 DVD. The NTAD cdrom can be ordered from the online bookstore at www.bts.gov.  Individual datasets from the NTAD can also be downloaded from the Geographic Information Program web sit at http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/.
  Technical_Prerequisites: Software that can process GIS files.
  Available_Time_Period:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 2009
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20090403
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
        Contact_Person: Raquel Wright
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. MS:15
        City: Washington
        State_or_Province: DC
        Postal_Code: 20590
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 202.493.6415
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
  Metadata_Extensions:
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    Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
