Transport for Atlanta, US API
Overview
The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) API provides real-time train and bus arrival data for the Atlanta, Georgia public transit system. It requires no authentication, so you can start querying train arrivals immediately. It is a simple and accessible API for learning about real-time transit data.
Beginner Tip
No API key required. Query /arrivals to get all current train arrival times, or add a station parameter to filter results by a specific MARTA station.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"route": "Line 1",
"origin": "Station A",
"destination": "Station B",
"departure": "08:30",
"arrival": "09:15",
"status": "On Time",
"delays_min": 0
} Field Reference
STATION Name of the MARTA train station (e.g., "AIRPORT STATION") DESTINATION Final destination station for the arriving train DIRECTION Cardinal direction of travel (N, S, E, or W) WAITING_TIME Estimated waiting time until the train arrives (e.g., "3 min", "Arriving", "Boarding") LINE MARTA rail line color the train runs on (RED, GOLD, BLUE, or GREEN) Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "http://www.itsmarta.com/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
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