Thursday, March 27, 2014
Blog Post 3
This week I followed the trail using Google maps and marked all the available parking areas along the way. I attempted to add some base maps but every time I added the imagery base map ArcMap would close. The streets basemap however worked so I will continue to work on that map and hopefully find a work around for the aerial basemap. I will also finish collecting the layers listed in the project proposal so once I collect the GPS points, the map will be ready for the data.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Blog Post 2
Today I worked on preparing my map for data input. I have added a base layer of New York State, zoomed into the section where the bikeway is located. I also added nearby hydrology, such as streams and lakes, and streets. In the coming weeks hopefully i can access the bikeway so i can start mapping. If not i can begin mapping the parking lots, which is something i want to include in my map.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Project Proposal
Mapping of Warren County Bikeway
Michael Loschiavo
Siena College
February 23,2014
Introduction
The Warren County Bikeway Extends from the southernmost point of Lake George, by the Million Dollar Beach, and ends in Glens Falls, where it connects to the Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail. The trail experiences much elevation change along with varying road types and surface types, as well as multiple possible routes.
Objectives
• Using GPS Points, generate an accurate map of the bike trail and surrounding features, showing major roads and elevation changed
• Parking lots with access to the trail will be mapped
• Mile markers will be shown
Methodology
Since the snow will have to melt in order to fully complete this project first I will map out parking lot locations for bikers. Once the trails become rideable I will go on the bike trail, taking GPS points. I will note which points are mile markers and also when road type and surface type changes so I can mark them on the map. This may take multiple days on the trail to complete to get every route and ensure accuracy. After all the data is collected it will be entered into an excel table and imported into ArcMap in order to create a map using the attributes within the table. To show elevation change I will also use the profile tool with a Digital Elevation Model.
Data Sources
Streets Basemap
Digital Elevation Model
New York state water body shapefile
Streets shapefile
Table of all necessary GPS Points taken
Town and County Line shapefiles
Deliverables
• A map showing the trail over a streets base map with roads, along with points showing parking, waterbodies, and mile markers. This will be 8.5x11 in. so they can be printed and carried easily.
• A second map will be available showing elevation change which will also be 8.5x11
Weekly Work Plan
March 15-22- Begin plugging in data sources into map to prepare for when GPS data points are ready to be entered.
March 22-29- Begin taking points of parking lot locations
March 29-April 5- Put points of parking lots into maps, also if snow is melted, begin taking
points on trail.
April 5-19- Continue riding trail, collecting necessary data.
April 19-May 3- Make table of data and import into ArcMap. Create Draft Map for revision. Add all required layers and export interactive map to ArcGIS online.
May 3-10- Extra time if necessary if snow pushed mapping back,
Michael Loschiavo
Siena College
February 23,2014
Introduction
The Warren County Bikeway Extends from the southernmost point of Lake George, by the Million Dollar Beach, and ends in Glens Falls, where it connects to the Feeder Canal Park Heritage Trail. The trail experiences much elevation change along with varying road types and surface types, as well as multiple possible routes.
Objectives
• Using GPS Points, generate an accurate map of the bike trail and surrounding features, showing major roads and elevation changed
• Parking lots with access to the trail will be mapped
• Mile markers will be shown
Methodology
Since the snow will have to melt in order to fully complete this project first I will map out parking lot locations for bikers. Once the trails become rideable I will go on the bike trail, taking GPS points. I will note which points are mile markers and also when road type and surface type changes so I can mark them on the map. This may take multiple days on the trail to complete to get every route and ensure accuracy. After all the data is collected it will be entered into an excel table and imported into ArcMap in order to create a map using the attributes within the table. To show elevation change I will also use the profile tool with a Digital Elevation Model.
Data Sources
Streets Basemap
Digital Elevation Model
New York state water body shapefile
Streets shapefile
Table of all necessary GPS Points taken
Town and County Line shapefiles
Deliverables
• A map showing the trail over a streets base map with roads, along with points showing parking, waterbodies, and mile markers. This will be 8.5x11 in. so they can be printed and carried easily.
• A second map will be available showing elevation change which will also be 8.5x11
Weekly Work Plan
March 15-22- Begin plugging in data sources into map to prepare for when GPS data points are ready to be entered.
March 22-29- Begin taking points of parking lot locations
March 29-April 5- Put points of parking lots into maps, also if snow is melted, begin taking
points on trail.
April 5-19- Continue riding trail, collecting necessary data.
April 19-May 3- Make table of data and import into ArcMap. Create Draft Map for revision. Add all required layers and export interactive map to ArcGIS online.
May 3-10- Extra time if necessary if snow pushed mapping back,
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