Road Network Features for Fresno County, California

All road and path features from the U.S. Census Bureau's TIGER/Line system for Fresno County, CA. The dataset includes primary roads, secondary roads, local streets, alleys, bike paths, walkways, and stairways, distinguished by MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Codes (MTFCC). It is part of a seamless national series designed to stand alone or be combined for broader coverage.

Use Cases

• Analyze road network density and connectivity in Fresno County using the MTFCC feature classification codes.
• Map pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure by filtering for features like bike paths, walkways, and stairways.
• Extract street centerlines and address ranges for geocoding applications within the county.
• Combine this county-level shapefile with others from the series to model regional transportation networks.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative U.S. Census Bureau MAF/TIGER System (MTS), ensuring national consistency.
• Comprehensive coverage of all 'Road/Path Features' within the specified county, including private and service roads.
• Part of a seamless national file series with no overlaps or gaps, allowing for reliable aggregation.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, file sizes, and detailed column schemas are not provided in the input metadata.
• The dataset is limited to a single county (Fresno, CA), requiring combination with other files for broader regional analysis.
• As a snapshot, it may not reflect very recent road construction or changes unless frequently updated.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Extracted from the Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System (MTS).

Freshness

Last updated metadata indicates 2025-12-26, suggesting regular maintenance.

Geography

Fresno County, California, USA