Overview
The Lisbon EMEL API provides data about bus routes, bike-sharing stations, public parking, and traffic conditions across Lisbon, Portugal. It is operated by EMEL, the city's urban mobility company, and requires an API key for access. Developers can use this API to build apps that help residents and visitors navigate Lisbon's transport options.
Beginner Tip
Request your API key through the EMEL developer portal and check the documentation for the correct base URL, as endpoint paths have changed over time. Start with the parking or bike-station endpoints since they return straightforward JSON that is easy to explore.
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
id_parque Unique identifier for a parking lot within the EMEL network. nome Name of the parking facility or bike station in Portuguese. ocupacao Current number of occupied spots or bikes in use at the facility. capacidade Total capacity of the parking lot or bike docking station. latitude Geographic latitude coordinate of the facility, useful for plotting on a map. longitude Geographic longitude coordinate of the facility. Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://emel.city-platform.com/opendata/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
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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