The MaineDOT Roadway Context Classification information will be used to adapt transportation decisions,. Using this context information along with roadway function will determine which road user needs should be prioritized. Context data will be used in MaineDOT's new speed limit setting procedure as well as in a new project scoping process connected to the Complete Streets Policy.

There are actually have many different criteria that can lead to classification. This detail was necessary to refine the map. You can check on and off the different criteria on the left to see how it impacts the map if you would like.

These context classifications will be explained further on the MaineDOT website. This map was created using statewide automated data processing, an automated smoothing process, then corrected through manual review.

The data used to make this map includes:

Building Density (Area-wide and Close to the Road)

Building Area Density (Area-wide and Close to the Road)

Intersection Density (Area-wide)

Segment Density (Area-wide)

Driveway Density (Individual Street)

State Urban Compact Areas

MPO Planning Areas

For more information about this roadway context data, contact MaineDOT Planning.