Throw away your screen scraper: BART has official schedules, fares and other data in the open General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). If you want to use it, we have a few requests:
- Keep your work up to date
The feed will change. So to keep up on changes, subscribe to the RSS feed or the opt-in email list or the BART Developers Google Group. - Don't use the BART logo
Only we get to use official BART trademarks and copyrighted works to let customers know when they're getting info directly from BART versus someplace else. - Don't forget about us
Give us a shout out or a link back in your app, then drop us a line to make a suggestion for the App Center. - Read the License Agreement then download the files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you publishing schedules this way?
We want to foster innovative new applications, reach a broader audience and encourage more people to choose BART. And frankly, we just can't justify spending time on some of the things our customers have asked for (like a QuickPlanner for Newton). Maybe you can give that a shot.
Why use this format?
GTFS is a lightweight, open format that provides a common, easy way to exchange transit data. You don't have to be Google™ to use it.
Will you help me troubleshoot?
If we help you, it's only fair that we help everyone else, too. We simply don't have the resources for that. Thoroughly compare your work with the schedules, fares and trip plans on the BART website and tweak your output accordingly. We expect you to provide accurate information to our customers.
What are your plans for developing the feed?
All of our developer services are created on what we call "BART one percent time." It's like 20 percent time only it's way fewer people and 19 percent less time. So within that context we're doing our best to fix problems, add new features and keep it all going. Drop us a line with your suggestions and learn about changes through the RSS feed, the opt-in email list or the BART Developers Google Group.
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