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GTFS Transit Connector
GTFS Transit Connector
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How It Works
1
Add Feed: Enter the GTFS feed URL (static ZIP or real-time endpoint)
2
Configure Type: Choose static schedules, real-time, or both
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Select Tables: Pick which GTFS tables to sync
4
Schedule Refresh: Set update intervals (especially for real-time)
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Use Data: Query stops, routes, and trips like any entity
GTFS Static
Import schedule data from GTFS ZIP files:
Stops — : All stop locations with accessibility info
Routes — : Route names, colors, and types
Trips — : Individual trips with schedules
Stop Times — : Arrival/departure times per stop
Calendar — : Service dates and exceptions
Shapes — : Route geometry for mapping
Fares — : Fare rules and pricing
GTFS-Realtime
Live data via Protocol Buffers:
Vehicle Positions — : Where buses/trains are right now
Trip Updates — : Delays, cancellations, schedule changes
Service Alerts — : Disruptions and notifications
Occupancy — : Crowding information when available
Performance Features
Handle large transit systems efficiently:
LRU Caching — : Frequently accessed data cached in memory
Protocol Buffer Parsing — : Efficient binary format for real-time
Incremental Updates — : Only fetch what's changed
Background Processing — : Real-time updates don't block
Available Transit Agencies
Connect to feeds from:
Major Metros — : NYC MTA, Chicago CTA, LA Metro, BART
Regional — : Bus services, commuter rail
Specialty — : Ferry, bike share, on-demand services
International — : Transit feeds from around the world
Perfect For
Transit Apps — : Build rider-facing applications
Multimodal Planning — : Combine with other transportation data
Analytics — : Service performance and ridership analysis
Accessibility — : Stop and route accessibility audits
Operations — : Real-time monitoring dashboards
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