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ANNEX IIU.K. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN ANNEX I TO DIRECTIVE 2007/2/EC

7.TRANSPORT NETWORKSU.K.

7.7. Road Transport Network U.K.

7.7.1. Spatial Object Types U.K.

The following spatial object types shall be used for the exchange and classification of spatial objects related to Road Transport Network:

7.7.1.1.E-Road (ERoad)U.K.

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.

Attributes of the spatial object type ERoad
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
europeanRouteNumberCode, 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.CharacterStringvoidable
7.7.1.2.Form Of Way (FormOfWay)U.K.

A classification based on the physical properties of the Road Link.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type FormOfWay U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
formOfWayPhysical form of the way.FormOfWayValue
Constraints of the spatial object type FormOfWay U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.3.Functional Road Class (FunctionalRoadClass)U.K.

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.

Attributes of the spatial object type FunctionalRoadClass U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
functionalClassFunctional rank of the road link in the road network.FunctionalRoadClassValue
Constraints of the spatial object type FunctionalRoadClass U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.4.Number Of Lanes (NumberOfLanes)U.K.

The number of lanes of a road element.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type NumberOfLanes U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
directionIndicates which direction the number of lanes is valid for.LinkDirectionValuevoidable
minMaxNumberOfLanesIndicates if the number of lanes is counted as minimum or maximum value.MinMaxLaneValuevoidable
numberOfLanesNumber of lanes.Integer
Constraints of the spatial object type NumberOfLanes U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.5.Road (Road)U.K.

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.

Attributes of the spatial object type Road
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
localRoadCodeIdentification code assigned to the road by the local road authority.CharacterStringvoidable
nationalRoadCodeThe national number of the road.CharacterStringvoidable
7.7.1.6.Road Area (RoadArea)U.K.

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.

7.7.1.7.Road Link (RoadLink)U.K.

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.

7.7.1.8.Road Link Sequence (RoadLinkSequence)U.K.

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.

7.7.1.9.Road Name (RoadName)U.K.

Name of a road, as assigned by the responsible authority.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RoadName U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
nameName of the road.GeographicalName
Constraints of the spatial object type RoadName U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.10.Road Node (RoadNode)U.K.

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.

Attributes of the spatial object type RoadNode
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
formOfRoadNodeDescription of the function of a road node in the road transport network.FormOfRoadNodeValuevoidable
7.7.1.11.Road Service Area (RoadServiceArea)U.K.

Surface annexed to a road and devoted to offer particular services for it.

This type is a sub-type of TransportArea.

7.7.1.12.Road Service Type (RoadServiceType)U.K.

Description of the type of road service area and the available facilities.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RoadServiceType U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
availableFacilityFacility that is available for a given road service area.ServiceFacilityValue
typeType of road service area.RoadServiceTypeValue
Constraints of the spatial object type RoadServiceType U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object of the type RoadServiceArea or RoadNode (when formOfRoadNode=roadServiceArea).

7.7.1.13.Road Surface Category (RoadSurfaceCategory)U.K.

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.

Attributes of the spatial object type RoadSurfaceCategory U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
surfaceCategoryType of road surface.RoadSurfaceCategoryValue
Constraints of the spatial object type RoadSurfaceCategory U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.14.Road Width (RoadWidth)U.K.

The width of the road, measured as an average value.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type RoadWidth U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
measuredRoadPartIndicates to which part of a road the value for the attribute ‘width’ applies.RoadPartValuevoidable
widthRoad width value.Measure
Constraints of the spatial object type RoadWidth U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.15.Speed Limit (SpeedLimit)U.K.

Limit for the speed of a vehicle on a road.

This type is a sub-type of TransportProperty.

Attributes of the spatial object type SpeedLimit U.K.
AttributeDefinitionTypeVoidability
areaConditionSpeed limit is dependent on environmental circumstances.AreaConditionValuevoidable
directionIndicates which direction the speed limit is valid for.LinkDirectionValuevoidable
laneExtensionNumber of lanes (including the start lane) to which the speed limit applies.Integervoidable
speedLimitMinMaxTypeIndicates if the speed limit is maximum or minimum and if it is recommended.SpeedLimitMinMaxValue
speedLimitSourceSource for speed limit.SpeedLimitSourceValuevoidable
speedLimitValueValue for speed limit.Velocity
startLaneIndex 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.Integervoidable
validityPeriodPeriod during which the speed limit is valid.TM_Periodvoidable
vehicleTypeVehicle type the speed limit is restricted to.VehicleTypeValuevoidable
weatherConditionWeather condition the speed limit is dependent on.WeatherConditionValuevoidable
Constraints of the spatial object type SpeedLimit U.K.

This property can only be associated with a spatial object that is part of a road transport network.

7.7.1.16.Vehicle Traffic Area (VehicleTrafficArea)U.K.

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.