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Welcome to the OpenTransit Project Wiki!

Original OpenTransit Project Proposal

Additional Project Documentation Can be found at www.humblehackers.wikispaces.com

Overview

The OpenTransit Project is a grassroots campaign to address serious accessibility challenges confronting rural communities and small cities by applying the enormous transformative power of open networks to existing rural assets.

Open Standards Page

Goal-

Bring regional transit providers in line with best practices of open data standards

Actions-

• Advocate for regional Open Data practices

•            Work with Municipal Partners to Convert Data Into GTFS Format
  

•            Organize and Assist Regional OpenStreetMap Campaign
  

•            Compile Repository of Open Source Applications for GTFS, OpenStreetMap, Siri resources for small agencies
  

Open Hardware Page

Goal-

Develop low-cost technologies customized for rural transportation needs using open hardware protocols.

Actions-

• Design a low-cost vehicle tracking device for use by small transit agencies using open source hardware platforms
• Research the feasibility of Mesh Networking protocols as a substitute for GPRS where cellular reception is inadequate
• Research and Develop low-cost digital signage applications using open source practices
• Research possible applications of Electric-Bicycles in coordination with established transit systems.

Open Software Page

Goal-

Optimize Open Source Software applications for rural transit use. Emphasis on Demand Response support.

Actions-

• Participate in the development of OpenTripPlanner by examining potential rural applications
• Participate in the development of OneBusAway by examining potential for support of demand-response services and cross-compatibility with open vehicle tracking devices

Open Platforms Page

Goal

Create Application Programming Interface based on architecture established in previous initiatives.

Actions-

• Work with local providers to determine areas of potential and need
• Work with private sector and tourism bureau to provide resources for potential applications