Geodataset Name:       WILDLIFEXING_JUL09
Geodataset Type:       SHAPEFILE
Geodataset Feature:    Point
Feature Count:         175

DATA SOURCE(S):                    Florida Department of Transportation
SCALE OF ORIGINAL SOURCE MAPS:     Unknown
GEODATASET EXTENT:                 State of Florida

PUBLICATION DATE:                  20090728
TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT:            20090728
DOWNLOAD LINK:                     http://www.fgdl.org/metadataexplorer/explorer.jsp

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES:

Datafile Name: WILDLIFEXING_JUL09.DBF

FEATURE ATTRIBUTE TABLES CODES AND VALUES:

Item	Item Description
OBJECTID	Internal feature number.
Shape	Feature geometry.
XINGNUM	Crossing Identification Number.
XINGTYPE	Crossing Status Type.
DOTNAME	FDOT Name / FM Number.
FDOTDSCT	FDOT District Number.
LATIT	Latitude
LONGIT	Longitude
FDOTTRNU	Not Defined By Source.
CNTYNAME	County Name.
HIGHWAY	Highway Name.
LOCATION	Location written discription.
BRDGNUM	Bridge Number.
TGTSPECI	Target Species.
XINGSIZE	Crossing Size.
XINGSHP	Crossing Shape.
EXCLUDEV	Crossing Exclusionary Devices.
AGNCYREQ	Agency Requiring.
CONCOST	Construction Cost.
COMPDATE	Completion Date.
PLANSET	Not Defined By Source.
RPTS	Not Defined By Source.
MONITORD	Monitored Status.
ROADWAY	RCI Section.
PTDMI	RCI Milepost.
DESCRIPT	Based on the Fields DOTNAME and XINGNUM.
FGDLAQDATE	Date FGDL acquired the data from the Source.
AUTOID	Unique ID added by GeoPlan

USER NOTES:

This data is provided 'as is'. GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data layer's topology

This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is complete to our knowledge.

GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.

TYPES OF WILDLIFE CROSSINGS Underpasses and Culverts Underpasses serve as corridors that connect spatially separated habitats and enhance the efficacy of wildlife movement. Wildlife underpasses are typically 20 feet long or greater. Larger than most upland culverts, underpasses provide relatively unconfined passage for some wildlife species. Animals pass under an intersecting roadway through a bridge which forms part of the roadway. If sized appropriately, wildlife underpasses provide adequate air flow and light. Also, wildlife underpasses with open medians provide a certain amount of intermediate habitat for small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. In some cases, very large culverts also serve as underpasses. Culverts can be modified to accommodate wildlife passage across roadways. Box culverts have four sides, including a bottom, and may be arranged in a horizontal series of small culverts or multiple chambers. Bottomless culverts consist of square or rectangular corrugated metal pipe culverts with a natural surface bottom. Oversized culverts may be used to accommodate wildlife passage of streams and small rivers. Overpass Structures More recently, overpass structures, also called ecoducts or green bridges, have been used to facilitate passage for a wide range of species. These structures provide relatively unconfined passage for wildlife while simultaneously providing plenty of light and air movement; however, prolonged exposure may lead to desiccation for some amphibian species. Expanded Bridges Expanded bridges that provide upland travel corridors adjacent to waterways provide passage for many terrestrial wildlife species as well as aquatic species that utilize stream corridors for travel. There are a variety of expanded bridges including single-span bridges, multi-span bridges, viaducts, and causeways. A single-span bridge, also known as an open-span bridge, consists of a structure that rests on abutments with no intermediate support columns. A multi-span bridge is similar, but has one or more intermediate support columns between the abutments. A viaduct is also known as a multi-span bridge but provides increased length to the bridge structure. A causeway is a form of viaduct that is usually constructed over wetlands. Fencing The most effective way to prevent wildlife-vehicular collisions is to utilize a combination of fencing and crossings. The use of animal fencing is usually necessary for wildlife crossings to be effective. Typically, wildlife fencing is installed on both sides of the roadway in a winged pattern connected to each end of a crossing structure. Animals that encounter the fence will travel along it and eventually be guided to the passageway system as opposed to entering the roadway. If an animal may become trapped on the roadway, fencing may also include one-way gates to provide an escape route through the fence and away from roadway. Fencing is a cost-effective solution for protecting wildlife from vehicular traffic on roadways. However, it is often not aesthetically pleasing to the public and may lead to highly fragmented and isolated wildlife populations if used in the absence wildlife crossings. Where possible, fencing is installed in and around existing vegetative cover to minimize the visual impact of the fencing. District 1 Proposed Wildlife Crossings Design and Coordination Report.pdf

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REFERENCES:

Florida Department of Transportation Wildlife Crossing Guidelines http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/pubs/APPROVED-Wildlife%20Crossing%20Guidelines3-13.pdf District 1 Proposed Wildlife Crossings Design and Coordination Report.pdf

DATA LINEAGE SUMMARY:

Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. developed a GIS base map of existing FDOT wildlife crossings with data attached (e.g., size, type, etc.). Wildlife Crossing GIS Database Mark Easley Sr. Project Manager Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 400 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 871-5331 Ext. 4144 http://www.kisingercampo.com/CorporateOffice.html Process Date: 20090417 The GeoPlan Center received via email the statewide wildlife crossings data layer from the Florida Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.state.fl.us/) on February 18th, 2011. Wildlife_Xings.zip The Wildlife_Xings.zip contained the following layer, WildlifeXing.shp, and it was in the NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_17N projection. This layer was then reprojected to the FGDL albers projection NAD83 HARN. The layer was renamed to wildlifexing_jul09.shp A DESCRIPT field was then added based on DOTNAME and XINGNUM. A FGDLAQDATE field was also added and populated. All fields were UPPER Cased. Process Date: 20110218 Data imported to ArcSDE and exported as a shapefile. Process Date: 20110303

MAP PROJECTION PARAMETERS:

Projection                          ALBERS
Datum                               HPGN
Units                               METERS
Spheroid                            GRS1980
1st Standard Parallel               24  0  0.000
2nd Standard Parallel               31 30  0.000
Central Meridian                   -84 00  0.000
Latitude of Projection's Origin     24  0  0.000
False Easting (meters)              400000.00000
False Northing (meters)             0.00000

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Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT
605 Suwannee St MS 37
Tallahassee, FL
32399-0450
850-414-4447


http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/pubs/APPROVED-Wildlife%20Crossing%20Guidelines3-13.pdf
emo@dot.state.fl.us

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