Creating a General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS Spec) file can be done a number of ways. If it is a small company with only one or two routes with only a few trips a month, then you can use a simple editor. \u00a0You can limit the file to just the route, stop, and timetable information.<\/p>\n
If it is a little more complex, then you can use a product like excel or an excel tool to create the file. \u00a0This helps, but very quickly can be challenging as you need to ensure all the relevant files that get zipped\u00a0up to make a GTFS file are all aligned. \u00a0e.g. You need to make sure there are no typos and consistency is key.<\/p>\n
Of course with these first two methods you will need to learn the\u00a0General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS Spec) in detail. \u00a0For most people who are small, this is definitely not their core business. \u00a0Your real business is ensuring passengers get from A to B, comfortable and efficiently with good financial outcomes, and anything that takes you away from \u00a0this function is a needless distraction.<\/p>\n