GPS-2-GTFS: A Python package to process and transform raw GPS data of public transit to GTFS format

2024/12/03 by Shiveswarran Ratneswaran, Ratneswaran, Shiveswarran, Uthayasanker Thayasivam +3
Social Sciences · Engineering · #Geographic Information Systems Studies #Traffic Prediction and Management Techniques

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2412.15221

Abstract

The gps2gtfs package addresses a critical need for converting raw Global Positioning System (GPS) trajectory data from public transit vehicles into the widely used GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) format. This transformation enables various software applications to efficiently utilize real-time transit data for purposes such as tracking, scheduling, and arrival time prediction. Developed in Python, gps2gtfs employs techniques like geo-buffer mapping, parallel processing, and data filtering to manage challenges associated with raw GPS data, including high volume, discontinuities, and localization errors. This open-source package, available on GitHub and PyPI, enhances the development of intelligent transportation solutions and fosters improved public transit systems globally.

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