Learn some easy ways to fix common errors in static GTFS feeds, and make your GTFS even more useful for your riders!
If your GTFS comes from a CAD/AVL software, you likely have shapes.txt included in your GTFS. If it comes from scheduling software, or is made using spreadsheets, it likely does not.
Shapes can give riders a sense of 'how long' a trip is going to take - some riders will prefer shorter trips over longer (but quicker) ones, and shapes are the easiest way to convey length.
GTFS is complicated enough, and little errors can have big consequences for riders. Learn how to spot some common mistakes made in GTFS and how to fix them in time for that schedule change.
Familiarity with the VLOOKUP formula is an incredibly helpful tool for cross-referencing GTFS text files. Learn how to use it with step-by-step guidance.