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State/Local GIS Practices Database

Visit the database to learn more about GIS applications and practices in transportation being currently implemented across the nation.

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Upcoming Events

July 2009:
2009 Society for Conservation GIS Conference

September 2009:
2009 URISA Conference

9th International Symposium on GIS and Computer Mapping for Coastal Management

October 2009:
GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning

2009 National States Geographic Information Council

November 2009:
2009 GIS in Transit Conference

December 2009:
International Workshop on GIS for Transportation

What is GIS?

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a collection of computer software, hardware, data, and personnel used to store, manipulate, analyze, and present geographically referenced information. Spatial data and associated attribute information can be layered on top of one another for viewing and analysis.


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