GIS 4930 - Network Analyst Data Preparation

This is the first installment of a multi-week project. The conceit of the project is that optimal evacuation routes need to be generated for the Tampa, Florida metro area just days ahead of an expected hurricane. These routes will then be produced in maps for use by both the general public and by emergency personnel. This week's was creating the base map from which a network dataset will be generated that will be used to generate routes in upcoming weeks. This involved prepping feature datasets for that upcoming work and also generating a basic map that shows the location of emergency services and also the expected flood zone of the area. This prep also included creating attributes in feature datasets that will be used for generating a network dataset.

Basic Map of 5 foot flood zone for Tampa, Florida metro area