Ontario Transportation Linear Features For Historical Analysis

A Government of Ontario dataset cataloging manmade linear transportation features excluding roads. It includes 12 feature types such as aerial cable ways, bridges, culverts, and tunnels. The data is no longer updated and is best suited for historical research.

Use Cases

• Map and analyze the distribution of specific linear feature types like railway bridges or roadway tunnels across Ontario.
• Conduct historical research on transportation infrastructure evolution using the 12 defined feature categories.
• Identify and inventory pedestrian/cycle bridges or railway culverts for asset management studies.

Strengths

• Contains 12 distinct types of linear transportation features.
• Authoritatively sourced from the Government of Ontario.
• Explicitly excludes roads, providing a focused inventory of other infrastructure.

Limitations

• Data is no longer updated, limiting relevance for current infrastructure analysis.
• No row count or sample data is available to assess dataset scale.
• Available only in document formats (PDF, DOCX, HTML, ZIP), complicating programmatic analysis.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026, but explicitly stated as no longer being updated.

Geography

Ontario, Canada