Rail C Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps all railroad lines across Miami-Dade County, showing whether tracks run at ground level or are elevated, plus identifying key features like stations, bridges, and road crossings. It's useful for residents and planners understanding transit infrastructure, flood risk near elevated rail, and how trains interact with roads throughout the county.
Why This Matters
- A commuter planning their route wants to know where Metrorail stations are located and whether the track runs elevated (safer in floods) or at ground level in their neighborhood
- A developer checking a property needs to see if railroad lines nearby could affect zoning, noise levels, or future development plans
- A resident concerned about flooding wants to verify if rail infrastructure in their area is elevated or ground-level to understand vulnerability to storm surge
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Transit |
| Category | Communications and Information Technology Department |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 10 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | As needed |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | railroad Metrorail rail lines train stations rail infrastructure elevated rail rail crossings transportation routes rail map |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | Rail: OBJECTID |
GlobalID |
text | Rail: GlobalID |
Shape__Length |
number | Rail: Shape__Length |
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Quality Breakdown
C
Composite Score: 61%
Findings
- Stale: not updated in 300 days
- Row count not available