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== GTFS for the developing world == | |||
This resource might be useful, as it is interested in GTFS in an international/developing world context: | This resource might be useful, as it is interested in GTFS in an international/developing world context: | ||
[https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/making-gtfs-work-for-the-rest-of-the-world Google Group - Making GTFS work for the rest of the world] | [https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/making-gtfs-work-for-the-rest-of-the-world Google Group - Making GTFS work for the rest of the world] | ||
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* Thanks Aaron - this is an important point given Appropedia's global scope v. much including developing countries. I will add the link, and also make a note about the fact that GTFS doesn't work ideally for all systems yet, and that additions are under consideration. --[[User:PatSunter|PatSunter]] 18:38, 19 July 2013 (PDT) | * Thanks Aaron - this is an important point given Appropedia's global scope v. much including developing countries. I will add the link, and also make a note about the fact that GTFS doesn't work ideally for all systems yet, and that additions are under consideration. --[[User:PatSunter|PatSunter]] 18:38, 19 July 2013 (PDT) | ||
== GTFS vs alternative standards == | |||
Paraphrasing a comment by colleauge Carl Fredlund: GTFS isn't the only standard for transport timetable information, and has some limitations other than those commented upon with this page. Perhaps we should remain open to different approaches for different applications, e.g. long-distance bus travel? | |||
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GTFS for the developing world
This resource might be useful, as it is interested in GTFS in an international/developing world context: Google Group - Making GTFS work for the rest of the world --Aaron 17:51, 19 July 2013 (PDT)
- Thanks Aaron - this is an important point given Appropedia's global scope v. much including developing countries. I will add the link, and also make a note about the fact that GTFS doesn't work ideally for all systems yet, and that additions are under consideration. --PatSunter 18:38, 19 July 2013 (PDT)
GTFS vs alternative standards
Paraphrasing a comment by colleauge Carl Fredlund: GTFS isn't the only standard for transport timetable information, and has some limitations other than those commented upon with this page. Perhaps we should remain open to different approaches for different applications, e.g. long-distance bus travel?