Public Event: GTFS Schedule vs Realtime

Join us on May 27 for a focused, practical session designed to help you make smarter decisions about transit data and ultimately deliver better rider experiences.

To ensure global accessibility, we’re offering two opportunities to attend, so you can join at the time that works best for you.

Within the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), two core formats, GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime, play a critical role in delivering accurate transit information. While each has its own documentation, there’s been a gap in understanding how to use them together to communicate service changes, disruptions, and delays.

This session will bridge that gap.

You’ll learn how these formats complement each other to deliver high-quality, reliable information to riders. We will also:

• Explore real-world use cases where GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime work together
• Discuss why prioritizing GTFS Schedule is essential for strong data foundations
• Share practical insights you can apply right away

We’ll also introduce our new guidance document, available for free on GTFS.org. This resource provides clear use cases and actionable recommendations to help you combine GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime feeds for the most accurate, up-to-date rider information possible.

Whether you’re working in transit, data, or digital infrastructure, or simply passionate about improving mobility through open standards, this session will give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping better transit through better data.

Who this is for:

This event is designed for professionals involved in mobility, data, and digital infrastructure; members of open-standard and open-data communities; public authorities; industry organizations; and anyone interested in collaborative, transparent standard-setting.

Together, we can ensure better transportation through data! 

Looking forward to seeing you there!