GTFS Realtime Test Setup Guide

Note: This is a test setup for sending vehicle positions to the GTFS realtime pipeline.

1. Access the Admin Panel

1. Open: https://manage.rt.gtfs.zone/
2. Click through the interface as needed.
3. Choose Login with GitHub.

2. Create Required Resources

Create a Feed

1. In the admin UI, create a new Feed.

Create a Driver

1. Create a new Driver.
2. Save the username and password — you will need them later.

3. Install OwnTracks

Install OwnTracks on your phone:

• Website: https://owntracks.org/
• iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mqttitude/id692424691?mt=8
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.owntracks.android

After installing:

1. Open the app.
2. Go to Preferences → Connection.

4. Configure MQTT Connection

Set the following values exactly:

5. Finish

1. Save the configuration.
2. Ensure OwnTracks has location permission.
3. Start tracking.

6. Download the Feed

Vehicle positions will be available at:

https://rt.gtfs.zone/feed_name/vehicle_positions.pb

7. Helpful Resources

You can:

• Read the beginner guide: https://open-innovations.org/blog/2024-12-23-gtfs-and-gtfs-rt-for-beginners
• Clone the API: https://git.kcfam.us/gtfs.zone/redis-gtfs-rt-api
• Fetch vehicles with:

uv run scripts/fetch_vehicles.py feed_name --backend https://rt.gtfs.zone