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Mass Transit Database

Public transportation systems are complex networks of multi-modal transit. Subways, buses, commuter rail and other modes of commuting form the backbone of urban and intercity mass transit.

With the rise of mobile communications technology, a unique opportunity has presented itself to allow consumers to use transit data in a way not previously imagined.

From mashups to trip planners, transit data serves a valuable public good. However, because of limited communications between transit systems, each system has effectively remained a silo of information. Urban Mapping has developed a proprietary schema that is based on the nuances of the most complex mass transit systems. Data are then normalized, allowing for a uniform interpretation of each element.

The data model supports a broad collection of attributes at the system, line, station and entrance level—this includes data elements such as station accessibility, amenities, hours of operation, exit types, sleeper cars, parking facilities, station/line transfers and many more attributes. Urbanware Mass Transit represents more than 100 attributes.

Depending on customer requirements and delivery method, data may be delivered via periodic updates or through web services. This latter option allows smaller organizations to leverage UMI’s geospatial platform.