gis special studies and pilot projects for iowa dot.pdf

i GIS Special Studies and Pilot Projects for Iowa DOT FINAL REPORT Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation January 1997 ii The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Iowa Department of Transportation. CTRE’s mission is to develop and implement innovative methods, materials, and technologies for improving transportation efficiency, safety, and reliability while improving the learning environment of students, faculty, and staff in transportation-related fields. iii GIS Special Studies and Pilot Projects for Iowa DOT FINAL REPORT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Reginald R. Souleyrette Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering Associate Director for Transportation Planning and Information Systems Center for Transportation Research and Education RESEARCH ENGINEER Zachary N. Hans Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Transportation Center for Transportation Research and Education Iowa State University 2901 S. Loop Drive, Suite 3100 Ames, Iowa 50011 Telephone: 515-294-5453 Fax: 515-294-0467 .edu January 1997 iv TABLE OF CONTENTS EVALUATION OF ARCVIEW CAD READER EXTENSION .................................. 1 UPDATING BASE RECORDS WITH IPMP DATA ........................................................... 4 DOQQ / DRG REGISTERING PROCESS ......................................................................... 6 LIST OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION .......................................... 9 MORE SITES CONTAINING MAPS OR DATA ............................................................... 15 EVALUATION OF THE CAD READER EXTENSION OF ARCVIEW GIS VERSION ..................................................................................................................... 18 ACCESS LOCATIONS PILOT PROJECT ........................................................................ 19 EVALUATION OF COORDINATE SYSTEMS .....