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Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
OriginatorCity of Bellingham
Publication Date2021-03-16
Title
City of Bellingham Transportation Polygons
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Publication Information
Publication PlaceBellingham, WA
PublisherCity of Bellingham, Planning Department
Online Linkagehttp://www.cob.org/services/maps
Online Linkageftp://ftp.cob.org/GIS_Data/

Description
Abstract
                            Transportation Polygons is a polygon feature class which illustrates public and private travelled ways in various widths within Whatcom County.
                          
Purpose
                            The Transporation Polygon data is intended to be used strictly as a cartographic representation. The polygons reflect approximate widths of travelled ways, including shoulders and parking spaces (based on aerial photo digitization). Areas outside of the City's mapping area are generalized based on street type. In these areas, street polygons are created by buffering street linework by a set distance, based on street type. This dataset is also used by the Public Works Department to help determine approximate maintained area. Within the City's mapping area, polygons are split at either a change in surface material, ownership or maintenance responsibility.
                          
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date2021-03-16
Currentness Reference
                            Publication date
                          
Status
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-122.574
East Bounding Coordinate-122.303
North Bounding Coordinate48.823
South Bounding Coordinate48.644

Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keywordtransportation

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusCOB
Theme KeywordFacilities

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusEPA GIS Keyword Thesaurus
Theme KeywordTransportation

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusUser
Theme KeywordTransportation

Place
Place Keyword ThesaurusNone
Place KeywordCity of Bellingham
Place KeywordUnited States
Place KeywordWashington
Place KeywordWhatcom County

Access Constraints
                        None.
                      
Use Constraints
                        None. Data are considered current to the date of the original source material. Please check sources, scale, accuracy, currentness and other available information. Please confirm that you are using the most recent copy of both data and metadata.
                      
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Security Information
Security Classification SystemCOB Metadata Implementation
Security ClassificationNo Confidentiality
Security Handling DescriptionStandard Technical Controls

Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350

Data Quality 

Logical Consistency Report
                        Tests for integrity have not been performed.
                      
Completeness Report
                        Features represented have not been tested for completeness
                      
Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
                                Horizontal positional accuracy may vary greatly throughout these data. Consult attribute descriptions to locate a horizontal accuracy code if present.
                              
Lineage
Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata created.
                              
Process Date2009-02-16


Process Step
Process Description
                                Dataset copied.
                              
Process Date2009-02-04


Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata imported.
                              
Process Date2009-08-19


Process Step
Process Description
                                Dataset copied.
                              
Process Date2011-10-01


Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata Updated
                              
Process Date2012-07-13


Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata Updated
                              
Process Date2021-03-16


Spatial Reference 

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution0.000001
Longitude Resolution0.000001
Geographic Coordinate UnitsDecimal degrees

Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum NameNorth American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid NameGeodetic Reference System 1980
Semi-major Axis6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio298.257222

Entities and Attributes 

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type Labelsdecob.COBGIS.tran_Polygons
Entity Type Definition
List of attributes depicting polygons representing travelled ways, shoulders and parking spaces.
Entity Type Definition SourceCOB

Attribute
Attribute LabelOBJECTID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated

Attribute
Attribute LabelTYPE
Attribute Definition
Street type
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
unrepresentable domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelGLOBALID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Positive values automatically generated

Attribute
Attribute LabelSHAPE.STArea()
Attribute Definition
Automatically calculated area in square units
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
areas

Attribute
Attribute LabelSHAPE.STLength()
Attribute Definition
Automatically calculated field representing the length of the perimeter of the feature in projection units
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
lengths

Attribute
Attribute LabelSHAPE
Attribute Definition
Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition SourceEsri
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute
Attribute Labelcreated_user
Attribute Definition
Identifies the person who first mapped the feature.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
unrepresentable domain

Attribute
Attribute Labelcreated_date
Attribute Definition
The date and time that the feature was first mapped.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
unrepresentable domain

Attribute
Attribute Labellast_edited_user
Attribute Definition
Identifies the person who last edited the feature.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
unrepresentable domain

Attribute
Attribute Labellast_edited_date
Attribute Definition
The date and time that the feature was last modified.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
unrepresentable domain

Attribute
Attribute LabelMAINTBY
Attribute Definition
Defines who maintains the feature.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePVT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Private
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWWU
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Western Washington University
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePORT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Port of Bellingham
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDOT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Department of Transportation
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom County
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-PW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Public Works
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-PARK
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Parks
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-FIRE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Fire Department
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-POL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Police Department
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Ferndale
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Lynden
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePSE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Puget Sound Energy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-FIN
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Finance
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-HA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Housing Authority
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueLWSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Lummi Water & Sewer District
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWTA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom Transportation Authority
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Bellingham School District
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDNR
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Natural Resources
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDFW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Fish & Wildlife
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDOE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Ecology
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWCC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom Conservation Corpos
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBNSF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueN/A
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Not Applicable
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDBP
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Downtown Bellingham Partnership
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Attribute
Attribute LabelOWNEDBY
Attribute Definition
Defines the feature's owner.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePVT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Private
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWWU
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Western Washington University
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePORT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Port of Bellingham
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDOT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Department of Transportation
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom County
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-PW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Public Works
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-PARK
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Parks
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-FIRE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Fire Department
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-POL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Police Department
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Ferndale
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Lynden
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 7
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 10
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePSE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Puget Sound Energy
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-FIN
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Finance
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueCOB-HA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
City of Bellingham - Housing Authority
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWD2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Water District 2
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueLWSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Lummi Water & Sewer District
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWTA
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom Transportation Authority
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBSD
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Bellingham School District
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDNR
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Natural Resources
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDFW
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Fish & Wildlife
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDOE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Dept of Ecology
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueWCC
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Whatcom Conservation Corpos
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBNSF
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueN/A
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Not Applicable
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDBP
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Downtown Bellingham Partnership
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Attribute
Attribute LabelSURFACETYPE
Attribute Definition
The surface material type.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueAsphalt Concrete Pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBituminous Surface Treatment
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueGravel
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePermeable Asphalt
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePermeable Concrete
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePortland Cement Concrete
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBrick
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type of pavement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueUnknown
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
type not known
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Attribute
Attribute LabelLimitedAccess
Attribute Definition
Defines if the feature is within the Department of Transportation maintenance jurisdiction.
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueYes
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
Yes
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueNo
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
No
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Resource DescriptionOffline Data
Distribution Liability
                        The City of Bellingham has developed these data and maps for its own use and no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions, or intended use. The City of Bellingham shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is entirely assumed by the user.
                      

Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2021-03-16
Metadata Future Review Date2025-03-16
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998