The term "Ministerio de Transportes" refers to various national transport ministries across Spanish-speaking countries. These ministries provide essential GIS data for transportation planning, infrastructure development, and mobility analysis. Below is an overview of GIS data sources from Spain, Colombia, and Peru.
Spain: Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible
Geoportal and Open Data
The Spanish Ministry offers a comprehensive geoportal providing access to transportation networks, infrastructure, and mobility data. Key resources include:
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Infraestructura de Datos Espaciales (IDE): Managed by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional, offering standardized geographic information.
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Open Data Movilidad: Provides mobility data from January 2022 onwards, including road routes and travel patterns.
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Transport Networks Dataset: Integrates data from various sources, offering information on road, rail, and other transport networks.
Access and Formats
Data is available in multiple formats such as CSV, KML, GeoJSON, and shapefiles. Services include WMS and WFS for integration into GIS applications.
Colombia: Ministerio de Transporte
SINC Mintransporte
The Sistema Integral Nacional de Información de Carreteras (SINC) provides detailed information on the national road network, including:
- Road classifications
- Infrastructure attributes
- Geospatial data for analysis
Data can be accessed and downloaded in various formats suitable for GIS applications.
Open Data Portal
The ministry's open data portal offers datasets on transportation infrastructure, traffic statistics, and more, facilitating transparency and public access to information.
Peru: Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC)
Geoportal MTC
Peru's MTC provides a geoportal featuring:
- Thematic maps on transport and communications
- Cartographic data at various scales
- Access to geoservices like WMS and WFS
This platform supports visualization and analysis of transportation infrastructure across the country.
Utilizing the Data
These ministries offer valuable GIS data for:
- Urban and regional planning
- Infrastructure development
- Mobility and transportation studies
- Environmental impact assessments
Data is typically available for download and integration into GIS software, supporting informed decision-making in transportation sectors.
Accessing the Portals
- Spain: transportes.gob.es
- Colombia: mintransporte.gov.co
- Peru: mtc.gob.pe
Each portal provides access to datasets, geoservices, and tools for GIS professionals and researchers.
