Transit55 | Real time bus tracking for 6 Canadian cities

[1604]

On 4/8/2017 at 3:11 PM, Gil said:

I haven't seen what format the data from MiWay is in, but your route map does show which branch the bus is operating when you click on it.  So it's buried somewhere in the data if you're inadvertently tracking it.

Sorry, what I meant is that there is no explicit reference to the route branch numbers. So while the route map shows the different branch, and the trip schedule reflects the branch, there's no specific reference to, for example, 1C instead of just 1. But I may be able to add this in manually.

Ideally, my hope is that MiWay can update the provided data to reflect what's shown on destination signs instead of just a general direction (e.g. "westbound").

I will look into what is feasible to try and make this happen. Thanks again for the suggestion and information! 

[1604]

Mississauga and Saskatoon are now live on the site.

[Gil]

Mississauga doesn't appear to be displaying any buses on the map (which also took some time to load on my phone). Something go wrong?

[Antarctica]

With @sammi's tracker: PocketTrack almost out of date, due to her relocation to California, perhaps you can add Toronto to fill in the void in the future. Thanks.

[YourStop]

On 3/20/2016 at 12:48 AM, 1604 said:

Thanks for all the interest!

I would love to add more cities, but unfortunately, it's not as easy as just dropping in a different data feed and being done with it.

First and foremost, processing the data for each city multiple times per minute consumes server resources, which, sooner or later, translates into needing a beefier server, and then a higher monthly bill. It also takes time to set up, customize and adapt, and then maintain the site for each city. Lastly, even though many cities have GPS on their buses, not all of them make that data publicly available in the format the site is built around, or at all.

I also agree with Martin on his points about the app. The website is designed to scale well between PC and mobile, and developing an app would take a lot of extra work and time. Focusing solely on the web version allows me to devote all my attention to that instead of having to juggle between 2 or more different platforms.

Just reading this thread and fully appreciate your effort and predicaments. We are in a similar situation ourselves with out new Transit Web App (covers all different areas to yours BTW), requests do consume server resources and bringing on and maintaining a new region is time consuming.

Like yourself we decided against web apps and opted for responsive design web techniques instead. And actually when doing an "Add to Homescreen" on Chrome on Android you have something that is very similar to an app in feel. Apps are in vogue now but I wouldn't be surprised if there is eventually a move away from them back to web apps·

[bthistlethwaite]

Does anyone know what GPS and radio equipment is being employed in the respective cities?

[Doppelkupplung]

A tad late to the party, but a huge thank you @1604 for creating this. Super helpful and use it almost every day! Really makes things a whole lot easier, both from a commuting perspective and an enthusiast perspective. 

[Chris W]

@1604, for some strange reason, the route map for Hamilton thinks I'm in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Don't worry, HSR will be serving the Pacific Ocean soon enough.

[BramptonTransitFan84]

@1604 Brampton Transit's tracking data recently became public (as it has finially made its appearance on Transee) it would be nice to have it on Transit55 as well for those who dont know the system well and want to know specifically when a certain bus is done its block and also for tracking interlines and such

[1604]

Hi everyone,

As you've probably seen by now, there's an update to the site coming soon, and it's available now to check out.

Some of the changes and new features include:

• Directional arrows on bus icons.
• Faster map updates.
• Save up to 5 favourite buses, routes, or blocks to your home page.
• Block explorer - explore schedules and get a sense of how routes are interlined with one another.
• Updated fleet pages with direct links to the CPTDB Wiki.
• Clean and accurate new maps from OpenStreetMaps, replacing Google Maps. (Google Maps reduced their free tier quotas and increased their pricing, and it was not going to be feasible to continue using their services.)

The full list of the changes can be found on the home page of each city.

A huge thanks to everyone here for continuing to use and support the site ...

Please feel free to shoot me a PM here or hit the contact link on the site if you have any thoughts or feedback you'd like to share.

[Matt Dunlop]

Would it be possible to eventually add BC Transit to Transit55? They are installing some sort of Smart bus system in their buses (Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Whistler so far, Kelowna and Victoria are coming). BC Transit's "nextride" website is so basic, it doesn't provide as much information as your website, Transit55! 

[Happy Power]

Hey 

@1604 Can you update the MiWay Transit55 for the 1801-1812 Units. They are all here and about enter Service so can you make a page for them.

 

Thanks!

[Chris W]

@1604, has HSR given you the recent data feed? I ask because one of our Grande West Vicinity CNGs (1841) has been tracking as one of the ARBOC buses (1020) since it entered service on December 19th. Is it possible to switch it over manually?

I figured I'd let you know this so there's no confusion.

[1604]

On 12/28/2018 at 12:44 PM, Chris W said:

@1604, has HSR given you the recent data feed? I ask because one of our Grande West Vicinity CNGs (1841) has been tracking as one of the ARBOC buses (1020) since it entered service on December 19th. Is it possible to switch it over manually?

I figured I'd let you know this so there's no confusion.

Thanks for letting me know - unfortunately that's something HSR will need to fix on their side.

 

On the topic of Hamilton - it seems the schedule info for the December 30 changes isn't available yet so only live bus locations with no trip/schedule info are showing. I've let them know and will try to get it fixed as soon as possible. Apologies for the inconvenience!

[bus is coming 1965]

Is there a chance you can add Winnipeg Transit ?

[STO_1601]

@1604 is it possible to remove the 95 D40LFs from the Calgary Transit list. They all have officially retired as you may have heard.

Thanks!

[GrandeWest_B35G]

[TransitfanJW]

Whenever I try to look at the past buses that ran on a block, it says "Info on past buses will be returning shortly!". Just wondering what the issue is with the site is at the moment.

[transitfan100]

Can you add miway Nova Bus LFS Hybrid 1901-1910?  thanks

[1604]

On 10/23/2019 at 8:52 PM, transitfan100 said:

Can you add miway Nova Bus LFS Hybrid 1901-1910?  thanks

Thanks for letting me know, I've added them to the site.

[1604]

Hey everyone!

It's been a while, but I'm excited to announce Brampton Transit is now available on the site: https://transit55.ca/brampton/

Have fun and happy bus tracking!

[dudebrains]

Disclaimer: I am currently under contract with Transcollines to provide GTFS and developper relation services. This post is not affiliated with Transcollines and thus does not reflect the interests of Transcollines.

 

Hey @1604

Just wanted to let you know that Transcollines GTFS-Realtime data is available and I would love to have it in Transit55.

Details are available here: https://github.com/transcollines/GTFS-RT

I'm currently working on fixing up the Transcollines pages (more specifically the fleet roster) in the Wiki so they can be up to date.

[bus is coming 1965]

Good afternoon. How are you? 

I was wondering if it would be possible to add Winnipeg Transit to Transit55

I have a link herr to get Winnipeg Transit open data if it helps. 

 https://api.winnipegtransit.com/home/api/v3

[SpadinaAve2134]

Hey! @1604 can you remove the 2008 D60LFRs from MiWays page? They’ve all been retired.