Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority API
Build innovative applications with open data
This API is best for developers looking to create applications related to public transportation within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
Developers would use this API to create innovative transportation applications such as real-time commuter alerts or trip planners that incorporate fares and schedules. The data provided by the API could also be used for research purposes to analyze transportation patterns and improve public transit infrastructure. Additionally, transit companies could use this API to improve their own internal tools by incorporating real-time data.
Key features
- Real-time train and bus location data
- train and bus schedules
- fares
- station information
- and elevator/escalator status
Potential use cases
- Commuter Assistant: A mobile application that provides real-time train and bus location data and sends alerts to commuters in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to help them plan their trips.
- Smart Fare Calculator: An application that uses the fare data provided by the API to calculate the cheapest fare for a given trip on the Washington D.C. public transit system.
- Transportation Analysis: A research project that analyzes public transportation patterns in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to identify areas where transit infrastructure can be improved.
Using the WMATA API has allowed us to create a real-time transit tracking application that has improved the experience of our users. The data provided by the API is reliable and easy to integrate into our application.
Related Technologies
- Transitland
- OneBusAway
- OpenTripPlanner