The following is excerpted from the metadata provided by INDOT for the source shapefile RAMPS_INDOT_2005.SHP:
"Ramp systems for Indiana, including all segments of cloverleaf and other ramp systems. Ramps are considered non-participating in the Linear Reference System for Indiana and therefore have a routeflag of non-participating (N)."
"As part of the road system within the State of Indiana the ramps are an integral part of the road network."
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CREDIT
It is requested that the Indiana Department of Transportation be cited in any products generated from this data. The following source citation should be included: [RAMPS_INDOT_IN: Ramp System in Indiana (Indiana Department of Transportation, Line Shapefile)].
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It is requested that the Indiana Department of Transportation be cited in any products generated from this data. The following source citation should be included: [RAMPS_INDOT_IN: Ramp System in Indiana (Indiana Department of Transportation, Line Shapefile)].
WARRANTY
Indiana University, Indiana Geological Survey warrants that the media on which this product is stored will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of acquisition. If such a defect is found, return the media to Publication Sales, Indiana Geological Survey, 611 North Walnut Grove, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-2208, and it will be replaced free of charge.
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