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This document describes a vocabulary for describing transit systems, routes, stops and schedules.
The TRANSIT schema is based on the General Transit Feed Specification published by Google.
Figure: Transit Vocabulary Core Classes (PNG version, SVG version)
Please see https://github.com/iand/vocab-transit for the master version of this vocabulary.
Copyright 2011 Ian Davis
History
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Namespace
The URI for this vocabulary is
http://vocab.org/transit/terms/When abbreviating terms the suggested prefix is transit
Each class or property in the vocabulary has a URI constructed by appending a term name to the vocabulary URI. For example:
http://vocab.org/transit/terms/textColorTerm Summary
An alphabetical list of all terms defined in this schema.
| Term | URI | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Access Arrangement | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/AccessArrangement | A type of arrangement for picking up or dropping off passengers from a service stop. |
| Agency | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/agency | The agency that operates this public transportation route. |
| Arrival Time | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/arrivalTime | The time of day at which the service arrives at the stop. |
| Bus Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/BusRoute | A public transportation route utilising buses on roads for short- or long-distance travel. |
| Cable Car Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/CableCarRoute | A public transportation route utilising street-level cable cars where the cable runs beneath the car. |
| Callsign prefix | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/callsign | The callsign prefix used by an airline to identify itself to air traffic control. |
| Color | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/color | A color associated with this route. |
| Currency | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/currency | The currency of the fare price. |
| Date | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/headsign | Text that appears on a sign that identifies the service's destination to passengers. |
| Departure Time | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/departureTime | The time of day at which the service departs the stop. |
| Distance | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/distance | The distance of this service stop from the first stop in sequence. |
| Drop Off | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/dropoff | The arrangement required for passengers to be dropped off at this service stop. |
| Fare | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Fare | A class of fare payable for public transportation. |
| Ferry Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/FerryRoute | A public transportation route utilising boats for short- or long-distance travel. |
| From Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/fromStop | A stop where a connection between routes begins. |
| Funicular Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/FunicularRoute | A public transportation route utilising a rail system designed for steep inclines. |
| Gondala Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/GondalaRoute | A public transportation route utilising aerial cable cars where the car is suspended from the cable. |
| IATA code | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/iataCode | The code issued by the International Air Transport Association to identify an airport. |
| ICAO code | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/icaoCode | The code issued by the International Civil Aviation Authority to identify an airport or airline. |
| Inbound Service | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/InboundService | A service that travels in an inbound direction. |
| Language | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/language | The primary language used by a person or organisation. |
| Minimum Time Transfer | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/MinimumTimeTransfer | A transfer point between two routes that requires a minimum amount of time between arrival and departure to ensure a connection. |
| Minimum Transfer Time | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/minTransferTime | The amount of time (in seconds) that must be available in an itinerary to permit a transfer between routes at this transfer point. |
| Outbound Service | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/OutboundService | A service that travels in an outbound direction. |
| Pick Up | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/pickup | The arrangement required for passengers to be picked up at this service stop. |
| Price | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/price | The price of the fare. |
| Rail Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/RailRoute | A public transportation route utilising a rail system for intercity or long-distance travel. |
| Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/route | A route associated with the given resource. |
| Route Service | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/routeService | A service that operates on this route. |
| Route Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/routeStop | Links a route to a particular stop and the sequence of that stop in the route. |
| Schedule | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/schedule | The schedule on which this service operates. |
| Schedule Service | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/scheduleService | A service that operates on this schedule. |
| Sequence | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/sequence | A sequence number for a stop along a route or service. |
| Service | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/service | The service associated with this service stop. |
| Service Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/serviceStop | The arrival and departure time of a service at a particular stop. |
| Station | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/station | The station that this stop is part of. |
| Station Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/stationStop | A stop that is associated with this station. |
| Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/stop | The physical stop associated with this service stop. |
| Subway Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/SubwayRoute | A public transportation route utilising an underground rail system within a metropolitan area. |
| Text Color | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/textColor | A legible color for text drawn against a background of the color associated with a route. |
| Timed Transfer | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/TimedTransfer | A transfer point between two routes where the departing vehicle is expected to wait for the arriving one with sufficient time for a passenger to transfer between routes. |
| Timezone | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/timezone | The timezone where a person or organisation is located. |
| To Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/toStop | A stop where a connection between routes ends. |
| Tram Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/TramRoute | A public transportation route utilising light rail or street level railed vehicles within a metropolitan area. |
| Transfer | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/transfer | A transfer point that is associated with this stop. |
| Transit Agency | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Agency | An organization that oversees public transportation for a city or region. |
| Transit Route | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Route | A public transportation route. |
| Transit Station | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Station | A physical structure or area that contains one or more stops. |
| Transit Stop | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Stop | A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle. |
| Unavailable Transfer | http://vocab.org/transit/terms/UnavailableTransfer | A point where transfer between two routes is not possible despite appearing possible by proximity. |
Properties and Classes
Access Arrangement
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/AccessArrangement
A type of arrangement for picking up or dropping off passengers from a service stop.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of foaf:Organization. Things are a member of this class if they are the value of a Pick Up or a Drop Off.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Agency
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/agency
The agency that operates this public transportation route.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Route. Every value of this property is a Transit Agency.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Arrival Time
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/arrivalTime
The time of day at which the service arrives at the stop. The time is measured from "noon minus 12h" (effectively midnight, except for days on which daylight savings time changes occur) at the beginning of the service date. For times occurring after midnight on the service date, the time will be a value greater than 24:00:00 in HH:MM:SS local time for the day on which the trip schedule begins. Services that span multiple dates will have stop times greater than 24:00:00. For example, if a service begins at 10:30:00 p.m. and ends at 2:15:00 a.m. on the following day, the stop times would be 22:30:00 and 26:15:00.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Bus Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/BusRoute
A public transportation route utilising buses on roads for short- or long-distance travel.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Cable Car Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/CableCarRoute
A public transportation route utilising street-level cable cars where the cable runs beneath the car.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Callsign prefix
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/callsign
The callsign prefix used by an airline to identify itself to air traffic control.
Semantics
It is a sub-property of identifier.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2012-01-25 - first issued
Color
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/color
A color associated with this route.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Route.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Currency
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/currency
The currency of the fare price.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Fare.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Date
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/headsign
Text that appears on a sign that identifies the service's destination to passengers.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Departure Time
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/departureTime
The time of day at which the service departs the stop. The time is measured from "noon minus 12h" (effectively midnight, except for days on which daylight savings time changes occur) at the beginning of the service date. For times occurring after midnight on the service date, the time will be a value greater than 24:00:00 in HH:MM:SS local time for the day on which the trip schedule begins. Services that span multiple dates will have stop times greater than 24:00:00. For example, if a service begins at 10:30:00 p.m. and ends at 2:15:00 a.m. on the following day, the stop times would be 22:30:00 and 26:15:00.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Distance
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/distance
The distance of this service stop from the first stop in sequence.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Drop Off
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/dropoff
The arrangement required for passengers to be dropped off at this service stop.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop. Every value of this property is a Access Arrangement.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Fare
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Fare
A class of fare payable for public transportation.
Semantics
Having a Price or a Currency implies being a member of this class.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Ferry Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/FerryRoute
A public transportation route utilising boats for short- or long-distance travel.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
From Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/fromStop
A stop where a connection between routes begins.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transfer. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Funicular Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/FunicularRoute
A public transportation route utilising a rail system designed for steep inclines.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Gondala Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/GondalaRoute
A public transportation route utilising aerial cable cars where the car is suspended from the cable.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
IATA code
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/iataCode
The code issued by the International Air Transport Association to identify an airport.
Semantics
It is a sub-property of identifier.
Status
- 2012-01-25 - first issued
ICAO code
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/icaoCode
The code issued by the International Civil Aviation Authority to identify an airport or airline.
Semantics
It is a sub-property of identifier.
Status
- 2012-01-25 - first issued
Inbound Service
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/InboundService
A service that travels in an inbound direction.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Language
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/language
The primary language used by a person or organisation.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a foaf:Agent.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Minimum Time Transfer
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/MinimumTimeTransfer
A transfer point between two routes that requires a minimum amount of time between arrival and departure to ensure a connection.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transfer.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Minimum Transfer Time
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/minTransferTime
The amount of time (in seconds) that must be available in an itinerary to permit a transfer between routes at this transfer point.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transfer. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Outbound Service
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/OutboundService
A service that travels in an outbound direction.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Pick Up
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/pickup
The arrangement required for passengers to be picked up at this service stop.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop. Every value of this property is a Access Arrangement.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Price
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/price
The price of the fare.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Fare.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Rail Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/RailRoute
A public transportation route utilising a rail system for intercity or long-distance travel.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/route
A route associated with the given resource.
Semantics
Every value of this property is a Transit Route.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
- 2011-08-06 - semantic change by Ian Davis: Relaxed domain
Route Service
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/routeService
A service that operates on this route.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Route. Every value of this property is a Service.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Route Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/routeStop
Links a route to a particular stop and the sequence of that stop in the route.
Semantics
Every value of this property is a Route Stop.
Status
- 2011-08-06 - first issued
Schedule
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/schedule
The schedule on which this service operates.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service. Every value of this property is a Schedule.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Schedule Service
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/scheduleService
A service that operates on this schedule.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Schedule. Every value of this property is a Service.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Sequence
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/sequence
A sequence number for a stop along a route or service. Sequence values are non-negative integers and increase along the route or service however they need not be consecutive.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
- 2011-08-06 - semantic change by Ian Davis: Relaxed domain
Service
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/service
The service associated with this service stop.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Service Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/serviceStop
The arrival and departure time of a service at a particular stop.
Semantics
Every value of this property is a Service Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Station
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/station
The station that this stop is part of.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Stop. Every value of this property is a Transit Station.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Station Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/stationStop
A stop that is associated with this station.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Station. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/stop
The physical stop associated with this service stop.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Service Stop. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Subway Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/SubwayRoute
A public transportation route utilising an underground rail system within a metropolitan area.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Text Color
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/textColor
A legible color for text drawn against a background of the color associated with a route.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Route.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Timed Transfer
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/TimedTransfer
A transfer point between two routes where the departing vehicle is expected to wait for the arriving one with sufficient time for a passenger to transfer between routes.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transfer.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Timezone
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/timezone
The timezone where a person or organisation is located.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a foaf:Agent.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
To Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/toStop
A stop where a connection between routes ends.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transfer. Every value of this property is a Transit Stop.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Tram Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/TramRoute
A public transportation route utilising light rail or street level railed vehicles within a metropolitan area.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of Transit Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Transfer
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/transfer
A transfer point that is associated with this stop.
Semantics
Having this property implies being a Transit Stop. Every value of this property is a Transfer.
Status
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Transit Agency
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Agency
An organization that oversees public transportation for a city or region.
Semantics
Being a member of this class implies also being a member of foaf:Organization. Things are a member of this class if they are the value of a Agency.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Transit Route
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Route
A public transportation route.
Semantics
Having a Agency, a Color, a Route Service or a Text Color implies being a member of this class. Things are a member of this class if they are the value of a Route.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Transit Station
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Station
A physical structure or area that contains one or more stops.
Semantics
Having a Station Stop implies being a member of this class. Things are a member of this class if they are the value of a Station.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Transit Stop
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Stop
A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle.
Semantics
Having a Station or a Transfer implies being a member of this class. Things are a member of this class if they are the value of a Station Stop, a From Stop, a To Stop, a Minimum Transfer Time, a Stop or a Service.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued
Unavailable Transfer
URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/UnavailableTransfer
A point where transfer between two routes is not possible despite appearing possible by proximity.
Status
This term is deemed to be semantically unstable and is subject to its meaning being changed.
- 2011-03-28 - first issued