Transport for Atlanta, US
Marta.
About Transport for Atlanta, US
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) provides open transit schedule and real-time data resources for developers building applications around its bus, rail, and streetcar services. It publishes a General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) feed, updated periodically as service changes, containing static schedule data for the transit network.
The resources also include GTFS-Realtime feeds for MARTA buses, covering vehicle positions and trip updates, delivered in the Protocol Buffers format. For rail service, a RESTful API (GetRealtimeArrivals) returns real-time train arrival information for all MARTA stations, including destination, direction, line, arrival time, and delay data, returned as JSON; access requires signing up for an API key.
This is intended for software developers creating transit-related applications that need access to MARTA's schedule and live vehicle/arrival data, such as trip planning or transit tracking tools.
Key features
- GTFS static feed for MARTA bus and rail schedules (updated periodically)
- GTFS-Realtime feeds for bus vehicle positions and trip updates via Protocol Buffers
- MARTA Rail Realtime RESTful API returning live train arrival data per station
- API key sign-up required to access the Rail Realtime data service
- Sample JSON responses documenting fields like station, line, direction, and wait time
Frequently asked questions
What transit data formats does MARTA provide for developers?
MARTA offers a GTFS static feed (google_transit.zip) for schedules and GTFS-Realtime feeds for bus vehicle positions and trip updates using the Protocol Buffers format.
How do I access real-time train arrival data?
MARTA provides a RESTful API endpoint (GetRealtimeArrivals) that returns real-time train arrivals for all MARTA stations, which requires signing up for an API key to use.
Is there a cost to access MARTA's developer data?
The page does not mention any pricing information for accessing the GTFS or real-time data feeds.
Who is this resource for?
It is intended for developers building apps that use MARTA's open schedule and real-time transit data.
Are MARTA's logos and trademarks free to use in third-party apps?
No, use of MARTA's trademarks, service marks, and logos is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized in writing by MARTA.
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