TRANSIT: A vocabulary for describing transit systems and routes

Creator: Ian Davis

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.

Please see https://github.com/iand/vocab-transit for the master version of this vocabulary.

See also: General Transit Feed Specification

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/callsign

Terms 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/date	A date on which this service is scheduled to operate
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	A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle for a specific 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	A public transport schedule that applies for one or more routes
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	http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Service	A public transport service that operates a route on a given schedule
Service Stop	http://vocab.org/transit/terms/ServiceStop	A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle for a specific service
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
Timed Transfer	http://vocab.org/transit/terms/RecommendedTransfer	A point that is recommended for transfer between two 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 between two routes
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 Pick Up or Drop Off.

Status

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

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

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

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/date

A date on which this service is scheduled to operate.

Semantics

Having this property implies being a Schedule.

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 an Access Arrangement.

Status

2011-03-28 - first issued

Fare

URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Fare

A class of fare payable for public transportation.

Status

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 an 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

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

A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle for a specific route.

Status

2011-08-06 - 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

A public transport schedule that applies for one or more routes.

Status

2011-03-28 - 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

URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/Service

A public transport service that operates a route on a given schedule.

Status

2011-03-28 - first issued

Service Stop

URI: http://vocab.org/transit/terms/ServiceStop

A location where passengers board or disembark from a transit vehicle for a specific service.

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

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.