GO Transit has resources available for developers to build their own mobile applications by promoting the use of transit-related information.

Currently, our resources include a schedule published in the Google Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) format. To start using our GTFS data, please read and agree to our Access and Use Agreement below.

Make sure to watch this page often - updates to the GTFS file are typically made every few weeks.

Just agree to our Access and Use Agreement and you'll be on your way!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Google Transit Feed Specification?
A. The Google Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) is an open format used by Google to incorporate transit information into applications, like Google Maps, that include geographic data. Because this is an open and freely available format, anyone can use the data to create their own applications.

Q. Why are you publishing this data using the GTFS format?
A. Using the GTFS format allows us to extend usage of this data to all of our customers, thus eliminating the work involved in importing the data to different formats.

Q. Do you offer technical support?
A. Unfortunately, we don't have the resources. The good news is that Google has extensive documentation of GTFS. If you have questions not answered by the documentation, you can post them to the Google Transit Data Feed Developer's group.

Q. What are your plans for developing the feed?
A. We plan to keep up with the development of the specification and update the format of our data as necessary.

Q. When will the data change? Will it happen on a set schedule?
A. Data changes happen frequently but on no set schedule. To find out about data updates, you'll need to check back here often. Updates to the GTFS file are typically made every few weeks.

ACCESS AND USE AGREEMENT

  1. Metrolinx hereby grants you a non-exclusive, limited and revocable licence to use, reproduce and redistribute the Data, subject to and in accordance with this Agreement. For greater certainty, all references to the Data in this Agreement shall include any Data originally provided to you as well as any updates or additional Data provided to you from time to time; provided, however that you acknowledge and agree that Metrolinx shall be under no obligation to provide any updates or additional Data to you.
  2. Metrolinx shall retain all right, title and interest in and to the Data, and all intellectual property rights embodied in the Data, including any copyright, and any and all improvements and modifications to thereto. You acknowledge that, except for the limited licence granted in this Agreement, you shall acquire no proprietary rights from the use or distribution of the Data. You acknowledge and agree that you have no right, and will not attempt, to restrict, limit or prevent Metrolinx's use of the Data or the licensing of the Data for use by any third party. You further agree that the licence granted in Section 1 does not extend to the use of any Metrolinx trademarks (including, for greater certainty, any GO or GO Transit trademarks), including any similarly confusing variants of the foregoing, and that the Metrolinx trademarks may not and shall not be used in association with the Data.
  3. Unless otherwise agreed by Metrolinx, you must at all times present and identify the Data with the following legend, prominently displayed (but not necessarily on each page or view): à€œData used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service.à€
  4. Metrolinx reserves the right to alter and/or no longer provide Data at any time without prior written notice.
  5. Disclaimer. The Data is provided on an à€œas isà€ and à€œas availableà€ basis. You acknowledge that the Data provided may not be cleansed, complete or reconciled to ensure its accuracy and that any use, reproduction or redistribution of the Data shall be at your own risk. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and hereby disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy and non-infringement.
  6. Limitation of Liability. Under no circumstances shall Metrolinx or its directors, officers, employees or agents be liable for direct or indirect damages (including without limitation special, consequential, exemplary or incidental, or punitive damages) arising out of or related to the use of the Data pursuant to this Agreement, however caused and whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability in tort or any other legal theory, and even if Metrolinx has been advised of the possibility thereof. You expressly acknowledge and agree that this limitation shall apply even if the Data is faulty, incomplete or inaccurate or causes damage to its computer system or the system of any third party or end user.
  7. Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Metrolinx and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against all claims, fines, suits, proceedings, causes of action, demands or liabilities of any kind or of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your use of the Data, including without limitation your distribution of the Data to any third party. For greater certainty, the foregoing indemnity shall apply regardless of the form of Data and whether or not it has been segregated, aggregated, combined with other third party information or otherwise modified.
  8. General.
    1. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and all federal laws applicable therein.
    2. In its use of the Data, you shall comply with, and shall contractually ensure that all end users comply with, all applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which the Data is being used.
    3. If any term, condition, or provision in this Agreement is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable to any extent, such invalid term, condition or provision will be severed from the remaining terms, conditions and provisions, which will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
    4. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and negotiations, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
    5. No party is deemed to have waived the exercise of any right that it holds under this Agreement unless such waiver is made in writing. Failure by either party to exercise any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder or its delay to do so does not constitute a waiver of those rights, powers or remedies.
    6. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered is an original but all of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument.
    7. Delivery of this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic transmission constitutes valid and effective delivery.

You must accept the Metrolinx Access and Use Agreement to download this file.