Data Sources
The City Intelligence Layer
TransitPulse ships with hardcoded transit intelligence for 25 major world cities — NYC, London, Tokyo, Paris, Chicago, Berlin, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney, and more. Reliability scores, airport guides, car-free verdicts, tourist gotchas, commuter setup — all instant, no API key required.
Ask /api/transit/city?city=Tokyo for a complete transit brief. Ask /api/transit/compare?city_a=NYC&city_b=London for a scored head-to-head on every dimension that matters.
Live Status
Service Status $0.05
/api/transit/status?city=London
Real-time alerts and disruptions for a city or line. TfL live data for London; web-sourced for all other cities.
Current Delays $0.05
/api/transit/delays?city=NYC&line=L+train
What's happening right now — active disruptions, affected lines, and what to do if you need to travel.
Historical Delays $0.08
/api/transit/delays-history?city=Chicago&line=Red+Line
Reliability track record — chronic issues, worst periods, and how much buffer to add for time-sensitive trips.
Transit Agencies $0.05
/api/transit/agencies?city=San+Francisco
Every operator serving a city — what they run, what card works, and how the pieces fit together.
City Intelligence
City Brief $0.08
/api/transit/city?city=Tokyo
Comprehensive transit intelligence for any of 25+ cities. Network overview, reliability, fares, airport connections, insider tips, and commuter setup guide.
Route Reliability $0.08
/api/transit/route?city=NYC&route=L+train&time=9am
Can you depend on this route for a 9am meeting? Reliability score, worst times, buffer to add, and alternatives.
Visitor Guide $0.08
/api/transit/visitor?city=London
First-timer's guide — exactly what to do on arrival, common mistakes, payment guide, and the things Google won't tell you.
Transit Coverage $0.10
/api/transit/coverage?city=Los+Angeles
Transit desert analysis — where coverage is strong, where it fails, equity gaps, and planned expansions.
Planning Intelligence
Commute Analysis $0.10
/api/transit/commute?city=Chicago&from=Wicker+Park&to=The+Loop
Commute quality for a specific corridor — options, peak-hour reality, monthly cost, vs-driving comparison.
Airport Transit Guide $0.08
/api/transit/airport?city=NYC&airport=JFK&flight_time=6am
Transit-to-airport feasibility — primary option step-by-step, early morning availability, luggage reality, vs taxi cost.
Trip Planning $0.10
/api/transit/trip?from=Brooklyn+NY&to=JFK+Airport
Step-by-step transit directions with timing, transfers, fare, reliability rating, and alternatives.
Multimodal Journey $0.10
/api/transit/multimodal?from=Amsterdam+Centraal&to=Schiphol+Airport
Optimized multi-modal routing — train + ferry + bike + bus combined for the most efficient journey.
Comparison & Livability
City vs City $0.12
/api/transit/compare?city_a=NYC&city_b=London
Scored comparison across reliability, coverage, affordability, night service, airport access, and visitor ease. A clear winner on every dimension.
Car-Free Score $0.12
/api/transit/carfree?city=Chicago&neighborhood=Wicker+Park
Honest car-free livability assessment — what works, what doesn't, daily life scenarios, best neighborhoods, and annual savings vs car ownership.