GTFS Solutions Built for Modern Mobility Providers
Build, manage and distribute GTFS feeds - All from a single intuitive UI
The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) is the standard data format for publishing public transportation schedules and associated geographic information.
Modern transit riders expect accurate, real-time information wherever they plan their journey—especially in Google Maps and other journey planning tools.
GTFS enables:
Seamless integration with Google Transit and other trip planners
Accurate rider-facing schedules and route information
Interoperability across apps, agencies, and regions
Data-driven planning, analytics, and service optimization
Without a properly maintained GTFS feed, your service may appear incomplete—or not at all—on the platforms riders rely on daily.
TDS provides full end-to-end GTFS support including:
Feed Creation from Source Data
Convert existing scheduling systems, spreadsheets, or CAD/AVL exports into GTFS-compliant files.
Handle complex service patterns, interlining, and multiple agencies.
Automated Feed Management
Schedule-based updates aligned with service changes.
Continuous validation using industry-standard tools (e.g., Google TransitFeed, MobilityData validators).
Version control to ensure historical feeds remain archived and accessible.
Realtime Extensions
Integration with vehicle tracking systems (AVL, GPS, CAD/AVL APIs).
Deployment of GTFS-Realtime endpoints (TripUpdates, VehiclePositions, Alerts).
Monitoring to ensure uptime and reliability of realtime feeds.
Compliance & Distribution
Ensure feeds meet requirements for ingestion by Google Maps, Apple Maps, more…
Support for publishing to open data platforms or private APIs.
Built for Google Transit Integration
GTFS is the foundation of the Google Transit module, which allows agencies to publish schedules and geographic data directly into Google Maps and related applications.
To successfully integrate with Google Transit, agencies must:
Maintain strict data structure and validation standards
Ensure feeds are continuously updated and error-free
Provide consistent schedule and geographic accuracy
TDS ensures your GTFS feeds are fully compliant, optimized, and ready for submission to Google and other downstream systems.
What’s Inside a GTFS Feed?
A GTFS feed is a structured dataset (typically a ZIP of text files) representing your transit system, including:
Stops and station locations
Routes and service patterns
Trips and schedules
Calendar and service availability
Fare rules and transfers
Each component works together to power routing, trip planning, and rider-facing applications.
Beyond Static Data: Real-Time & Advanced GTFS
GTFS has evolved beyond static schedules:
GTFS Static – Planned schedules and routes
GTFS Realtime (GTFS-RT) – Live vehicle positions, delays, and alerts
GTFS Flex – Demand-responsive and flexible transit services
TDS helps agencies implement and integrate all layers—ensuring riders always see the most accurate information available.
Building and maintaining accurate GTFS feeds require consistent data modeling, quality assurance, and ongoing updates. Let TDS do the work for you.
