Short Task 2

Using the Tigris Package

Open a new script in RStudio and run the lines of code below.

library(tigris)
library(ggplot2)

manhattan_roads <- roads("NY", "New York")

ggplot(manhattan_roads) +
  geom_sf() +
  theme_void()

1. Explain what the code above does, where the data comes from, and the purpose of the tigris package. Note: you are encouraged to look at function documentation and search online.

2. Adjust the code and complete all operations above but for your home county.

Note: if you are receiving error messages in trying to load the tigris package or in using tigris functions such as roads (especially in the virtual lab), try the following:

update.packages(ask = FALSE)