Identifying and Locating Alternative Fuel Stations Nationwide in the U.S.
Finding Alternative Fueling Stations Along U.S. Highways
Interested in locating alternative fueling and charging infrastructure along the U.S. national highway system? Look no further! The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has made it easy for you.
The DOT has released a comprehensive geospatial dataset, accessible via the Alternative Fueling Station dataset provided by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This valuable resource includes locations of stations offering various alternative fuels such as biodiesel, electric charging, and other eco-friendly options like compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and hydrogen.
To access and download the dataset, visit the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' geospatial data portal page for the Alternative Fueling Station dataset. Here, you'll find metadata, map views, and download options in standard GIS formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON). This dataset is regularly updated and designed to help fleet managers and drivers identify fueling and charging infrastructure nationally along key transportation routes.
While some states like Kentucky and New Jersey offer localized layers, the most comprehensive national-level dataset is offered by the USDOT through the BTS portal. If you need data portals outside USDOT, resources like Data.gov also catalog alternative fueling station locations nationwide and may link to USDOT or Department of Energy datasets. However, for official geospatial data aligned with the national highway system, the BTS dataset is authoritative.
In summary, retrieve the dataset from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Alternative Fueling Station dataset page to get the geospatial data for alternative fueling and charging infrastructure along U.S. highways. Happy fueling!
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[1] U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (n.d.). Alternative Fueling Station Locations. Retrieved from https://www.bts.gov/data-research-development/data/geospatial-data/alternative-fueling-station-locations [2] Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. (n.d.). Kentucky Alternative Fueling Stations. Retrieved from https://www.kyoem.ky.gov/Air-Quality/Alternative-Fuels/Alternative-Fueling-Stations [3] New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. (n.d.). New Jersey Alternative Fueling Stations. Retrieved from https://www.nj.gov/dep/airquality/altfuel/stations.htm [4] Data.gov. (n.d.). Alternative Fueling Station Locations. Retrieved from https://www.data.gov/energy/alternative-fueling-station-locations
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