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GTFS-realtime for Transit Data

GTFS-realtime for Transit Data

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2011

The GTFS-realtime specification has been introduced to enable the exchange of real-time transit updates, allowing for more dynamic and accurate transit information for developers and users. This builds upon the foundational GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) by adding a real-time dimension.

2011

Introducing GTFS-realtime to exchange realtime transit updates- Google Developers Blog

8/22/2011

Introduced GTFS-realtime, a new protocol for exchanging real-time transit updates. This specification defines three types of real-time updates: Trip Updates, Vehicle Positions, and Service Alerts. It leverages Protocol Buffers for efficient data serialization and provides a standardized way for transit agencies to share live information.