From 72995c02e6a3f4a2d2665e359369666fefee4f7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tzu-Jen Chan <126435471+tzujenchanmbd@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2024 16:37:08 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] [Design Sprint] Add content for documentation landing page (#308) * Squashed commit of the following: commit 30ce1efd0074e78d422af60add1cde284b0ec450 Author: Sergio Delgado Rodriguez <104692200+Sergiodero@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue Feb 6 15:46:57 2024 -0500 new_GTFS.org_structure (#307) Adding new files for new GTFS architecture. This change does not remove the old files. commit fe496d1ec1b501ec73a2872c2060fc3b0ce38082 Author: isabelle-dr Date: Tue Feb 6 14:29:31 2024 -0500 Removing translations (#306) * dummy commit * Remove translations part one * removing translations * Make changes based on review * Add content for spec landing page * Remove pencil link and add links to spec --- docs/documentation/index.md | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/documentation/index.md b/docs/documentation/index.md index 6292c6147..f9b8288c6 100644 --- a/docs/documentation/index.md +++ b/docs/documentation/index.md @@ -1 +1,13 @@ -Placeholder Text +# General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) + +The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) is an [Open Standard](https://www.interoperablemobility.org/definitions/#open_standard) used to distribute relevant information about transit systems to riders. It allows public transit agencies to publish their transit data in a format that can be consumed by a wide variety of software applications. + +GTFS consists of two main parts: [GTFS Schedule](https://gtfs.org/documentation/schedule/reference) and [GTFS Realtime](https://gtfs.org/documentation/Realtime/reference). + +## GTFS Schedule + +GTFS Schedule is a feed specification that defines a common format for static public transportation information. It is composed of a number of text (.txt) files that are contained in a single ZIP file. Each file describes a particular aspect of transit information: stops, routes, trips, fares, etc. + +## GTFS Realtime + +GTFS Realtime is a feed specification that allows public transportation agencies to provide up-to-date information about current arrival and departure times, service alerts, and vehicle position, allowing users to smoothly plan their trips.