The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Road Transport Network:
E-Road
Form of Way
Functional Road Class
Number of Lanes
Road
Road Area
Road Link
Road Link Sequence
Road Name
Road Node
Road Service Area
Road Service Type
Road Surface Category
Road Width
Speed Limit
Vehicle Traffic Area
A collection of road link sequences and or individual road links that represents a route that is part of the international E-road network, characterized by its European route number.
This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| europeanRouteNumber | Code, identifying the route in the international E-road network. The code always starts with a letter ‘E’, followed by a one-, two- or three-digit number. | CharacterString | voidable |
A classification based on the physical properties of the Road Link.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| formOfWay | Physical form of the way. | FormOfWayValue |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
A classification based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| functionalClass | Functional rank of the road link in the road network. | FunctionalRoadClassValue |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
The number of lanes of a road element.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| direction | Indicates which direction the number of lanes is valid for. | LinkDirectionValue | voidable |
| minMaxNumberOfLanes | Indicates if the number of lanes is counted as minimum or maximum value. | MinMaxLaneValue | voidable |
| numberOfLanes | Number of lanes. | Integer |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
A collection of road link sequences and/or individual road links that are characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.
This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSet.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| localRoadCode | Identification code assigned to the road by the local road authority. | CharacterString | voidable |
| nationalRoadCode | The national number of the road. | CharacterString | voidable |
Surface which extends to the limits of a road, including vehicular areas and other parts of it.
This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a road network between two points in the network. Road links can represent paths, bicycle roads, single carriageways, multiple carriageway roads and even fictitious trajectories across traffic squares.
This type is a sub-type of TransportLink.
A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of road links, which represents a continuous path in a road network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the road link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter such as length. It describes an element of the road network, characterized by one or more thematic identifiers and/or properties.
This type is a sub-type of TransportLinkSequence.
Name of a road, as assigned by the responsible authority.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Name of the road. | GeographicalName |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
A point spatial object that is used to either represent connectivity between two road links or to represent a significant spatial object such as a services station or roundabout.
This type is a sub-type of TransportNode.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| formOfRoadNode | Description of the function of a road node in the road transport network. | FormOfRoadNodeValue | voidable |
Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it.
This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
Description of the type of road service area and the available facilities.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| availableFacility | Facility that is available for a given road service area. | ServiceFacilityValue | |
| type | Type of road service area. | RoadServiceTypeValue |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type RoadServiceArea or RoadNode (when formOfRoadNode=roadServiceArea).
Specification of the state of the surface of the associated Road Element. Indicates whether a road is paved or unpaved.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| surfaceCategory | Type of road surface. | RoadSurfaceCategoryValue |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
The width of the road, measured as an average value.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| measuredRoadPart | Indicates to which part of a road the value for the attribute ‘width’ applies. | RoadPartValue | voidable |
| width | Road width value. | Measure |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
Limit for the speed of a vehicle on a road.
This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.
| Attribute | Definition | Type | Voidability |
|---|---|---|---|
| areaCondition | Speed limit is dependent on environmental circumstances. | AreaConditionValue | voidable |
| direction | Indicates which direction the speed limit is valid for. | LinkDirectionValue | voidable |
| laneExtension | Number of lanes (including the start lane) to which the speed limit applies. | Integer | voidable |
| speedLimitMinMaxType | Indicates if the speed limit is maximum or minimum and if it is recommended. | SpeedLimitMinMaxValue | |
| speedLimitSource | Source for speed limit. | SpeedLimitSourceValue | voidable |
| speedLimitValue | Value for speed limit. | Velocity | |
| startLane | Index of the first lane to which speed limit applies. For countries with right-hand traffic, the index 1 refers to the rightmost lane and the index is incremented to the left; for countries with left-hand traffic, the index 1 refers to the leftmost lane, and the index is incremented to the right. | Integer | voidable |
| validityPeriod | Period during which the speed limit is valid. | TM_Period | voidable |
| vehicleType | Vehicle type the speed limit is restricted to. | VehicleTypeValue | voidable |
| weatherCondition | Weather condition the speed limit is dependent on. | WeatherConditionValue | voidable |
This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.
Surface that represents the part of a road which is used for the normal traffic of vehicles.
This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.
Values for the functional road classification. This classification is based on the importance of the role that the road performs in the road network.
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| mainRoad | The most important roads in a given network. |
| firstClass | The second most important roads in a given network. |
| secondClass | The third most important roads in a given network. |
| thirdClass | The fourth most important roads in a given network. |
| fourthClass | The fifth most important roads in a given network. |
| fifthClass | The sixth most important roads in a given network. |
| sixthClass | The seventh most important roads in a given network. |
| seventhClass | The eighth most important roads in a given network. |
| eighthClass | The ninth most important roads in a given network. |
| ninthClass | The least important roads in a given network. |
Values to indicate whether number of lanes are counted as the maximum, minimum or average number.
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| maximum | The number of lanes is the maximum value for a given part of the road network. |
| minimum | The number of lanes is the minimum value for a given part of the road network. |
| average | The number of lanes is the average value for a given part of the road network. |
Possible values to indicate the nature of a speed limit.
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| maximum | Speed limit is a maximum value |
| minimum | Speed limit is a minimum value |
| recommendedMaximum | Speed limit is a recommended maximum value |
| recommendedMinimum | Speed limit is a recommended minimum value |
Speed limit restriction depending on the area.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
Textual Amendments
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| inNationalPark | Speed limit restriction inside national park. |
| insideCities | Speed limit restriction inside cities. |
| nearRailroadCrossing | Speed limit restriction near rail road crossing. |
| nearSchool | Speed limit restriction near school. |
| outsideCities | Speed limit restriction outside cities. |
| trafficCalmingArea | Speed limit restriction in traffic calming area.] |
Textual Amendments
Functions of road nodes.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| enclosedTrafficArea | The road node is situated inside and/or represents an enclosed traffic area. A traffic area is an area with no internal structure of legally defined driving directions. At least two roads are connected to the area. |
| junction | Road node where three or more road links connect. |
| levelCrossing | A road node where the road network is a crossed by a railway at the same level. |
| pseudoNode | Exactly two road links connect to the road node. |
| roadEnd | Only one road link connects to the road node. It signifies the end of a road. |
| roadServiceArea | Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it. |
| roundabout | The road node represents or is a part of a roundabout. A roundabout is a road which forms a ring on which traffic travelling in only one direction is allowed. |
| trafficSquare | The road node is situated inside and/or represents a traffic square. A traffic square is an area (partly) enclosed by roads which is used for non-traffic purposes and which is not a roundabout.] |
Classification based on the physical properties of the road link.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| bicycleRoad | Road where bicycles are the only vehicles allowed. |
| dualCarriageway | Road with physically separated carriageways regardless of the number of lanes, which is not a motorway or a freeway. |
| enclosedTrafficArea | Area with no internal structure of legally defined driving directions. At least two roads are connected to the area. |
| entranceOrExitCarPark | Road specially designed to enter or to leave a parking area. |
| entranceOrExitService | Road used only to enter or to leave a service. |
| freeway | Road having no single level crossings with other roads. |
| motorway | Road to which regulations will normally apply with regards to entry and use. It has two or more mostly physically separated carriageways and no single level-crossings. |
| pedestrianZone | Area with a road network which is especially designed for use by pedestrians. |
| roundabout | Road which forms a ring on which traffic travelling in only one direction is allowed. |
| serviceRoad | Road running parallel to, and designed to connect, a road with a relatively high connectivity function with roads with a lower connectivity function. |
| singleCarriageway | Road where the traffic is not separated by any physical object. |
| slipRoad | Road especially designed to enter or exit another road. |
| tractorRoad | Arranged road only usable for a tractor (farm vehicle or forest machine) or terrain vehicle (a vehicle with higher ground clearance, big wheels and 4 wheel drive). |
| trafficSquare | Area (partly) enclosed by roads which is used for non-traffic purposes and which is not a roundabout. |
| walkway | Road reserved for pedestrian use and closed for regular vehicular use by a physically barrier.] |
Indication to which part of a road the value of a measurement applies.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| carriageway | The part of a road which is reserved for traffic. |
| pavedSurface | The part of the road which is paved.] |
Types of road service areas.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| busStation | The road service is a bus stop. |
| parking | The road service area is a parking facility. |
| restArea | The road service is a rest area. |
| toll | Area that provides toll services such as ticket dispensers or toll payment services.] |
Values to indicate whether a road is paved or not paved.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| paved | Road with a hard paved surface. |
| unpaved | Road not paved.] |
Possible service facilities available at a road service area.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| drinks | Drinks are available. |
| food | Food is available. |
| fuel | Fuel is available. |
| picnicArea | A picnic area is present. |
| playground | A playground area is present. |
| shop | A shop is present. |
| toilets | Toilets are present.] |
Possible sources for speed limits.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| fixedTrafficSign | Source is a fixed traffic sign (site specific administrative order, explicit speed limit). |
| regulation | Source is a regulation (national regulation, rule or ‘ implicit speed limit ’ ). |
| variableTrafficSign | Source is a variable traffic sign.] |
Possible types of vehicles.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]
| Value | Definition |
|---|---|
| allVehicle | Any vehicle, not including pedestrians. |
| bicycle | A pedal-driven two-wheeled vehicle. |
| carWithTrailer | A passenger car with an attached trailer. |
| deliveryTruck | A truck vehicle of relatively small size, whose principal use is for delivery of goods and materials. |
| emergencyVehicle | A vehicle engaged in emergency response, including but not limited to police, ambulance and fire. |
| employeeVehicle | A vehicle operated by an employee of an organization that is used according to that organization's procedures. |
| facilityVehicle | A vehicle dedicated to a localized area within a private or restricted estate. |
| farmVehicle | Vehicle commonly associated with farming activities. |
| highOccupancyVehicle | Vehicle populated with a number of occupants corresponding to (or exceeding) the specified minimum number of passengers. |
| lightRail | Train-like transport vehicle limited to a rail network within a limited area. |
| mailVehicle | A vehicle that collects, carries or delivers mail. |
| militaryVehicle | Vehicle authorized by a military authority. |
| moped | Two or three wheeled vehicle equipped with internal combustion engine, with size less than 50 cc and maximum speed that does not exceed 45 km/h (28mph). |
| motorcycle | Two or three wheeled vehicle equipped with internal combustion engine, with size more than 50 cc and maximum speed that does exceed 45 km/h (28mph). |
| passengerCar | A small vehicle designed for private transport of people. |
| pedestrian | A person on foot. |
| privateBus | A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people, privately owned or chartered. |
| publicBus | A vehicle designed for transport of large groups of people that is generally characterised by published routes and schedules. |
| residentialVehicle | A vehicle whose owner is resident (or a guest) of particular street or town area. |
| schoolBus | Vehicle operated on behalf of a school to transport students. |
| snowChainEquippedVehicle | Any vehicle equipped with snow chains. |
| tanker | A truck with more than two axles used to transport liquid or gas loads in bulk. |
| taxi | A vehicle licensed for hire usually fitted with a meter. |
| transportTruck | A truck vehicle for long range transport of goods. |
| trolleyBus | A bus-like mass transport vehicle hooked up to an electrical network for power supply. |
| vehicleForDisabledPerson | A vehicle with supporting identification that designates a vehicle for disabled persons. |
| vehicleWithExplosiveLoad | Vehicle transporting explosive cargo. |
| vehicleWithOtherDangerousLoad | Vehicle transporting dangerous cargo other than explosive or water-polluting loads. |
| vehicleWithWaterPollutingLoad | Vehicle transporting water-polluting cargo.] |
Values to indicate weather conditions that affect speed limits.
[F1The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values in the table below.]