MassDOT Developers - Ignite Boston 6 Talk

MASSDOT DEVELOPERS Joshua K. Robin Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation Ignite Boston - September 17, 2009 http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers @massDOTdev http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 1

WHAT IS EOT? • The Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation has oversight of: – MBTA – MassHighway – Registry of Motor Vehicles – Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission – Regional Transit Authorities – Massachusetts Turnpike Authority – Relationship with MassPort • On November 1, EOT and its agencies become MassDOT, with four divisions: Highway, Transit, RMV, Aeronautics http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 2

IF YOU TRIED TO BUILD A TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION 6 MONTHS AGO… • Beg EOT or one of its agencies for data • Scrape data yourself • Jump through hoops to get data in digital formats – Worry about how that data is kept up to date when schedules change • Worry that even when you release a successful application, EOT/MBTA would object http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 3

NEW MODEL: OPEN DATA • “Open” EOT data by making it available in standard formats – RSS, XML, GTFS, etc. • Harness the power of developers to build interesting and useful applications with our data – Creates value for both transportation agencies AND developers • Better serve customers across many platforms http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 4

EOT DEVELOPERS PAGE BETA • July 2009, EOT launches the EOT Developers as a resource to developers interested in working with transportation data! http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 5

A NEW APPROACH • In addition to opening data, EOT Developers efforts strive to engage the developer community in a new and different way – A focus on allowing developers to shape the direction this effort takes – Monthly meeting with developers – An open conversation through the MassDOT Developers Google Group – Use of Twitter for updates @MassDOTdev http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 6

A NEW APPROACH “This approach is a smart 21st- century alternative to hiring some consultant who develops inelegant software at exorbitant costs.” Boston Globe, Saturday, September 5, 2009 http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 7

EOT+DEVELOPERS: RELATIONSHIP PRINCIPLES •Respect Resources •Succeed Together •Expect Change For the full Relationship Principles Document visit: http://bit.ly/massdotdevrelationship http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 8

EOT+DEVELOPERS: RELATIONSHIP PRINCIPLES •Communication is key •Open, open, open •Legal – Read the Developers License Agreement: http://bit.ly/massdotdevdla http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 9

WHAT DATA IS AVAILABLE? • MBTA – T-Alerts feed •Service advisories and updates – GTFS Files •Files with route and scheduling information –For Rail, Bus, Subway, Boat – KML Files •Station Locations and Routes • RTAs – GTFS Files – Real-time tracking http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 10

WHAT DATA IS AVAILABLE? • MassHighway + Turnpike Authority – Highway construction events xml feed. •Feed of planned road closures and other events. • Registry of Motor Vehicles – Branch wait-time feed • EOT Blog – News and Updates about EOT http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 11

APPS TO DATE MassTransit: To a T: RMV Wait Times: http://bit.ly/hmQ2R http://bit.ly/2ajqVt http://tinyurl.com/massrmv http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 12

MAKING AN IMPACT “Open data” does not mean much to most people… …but most people want to know when the bus, train or ferry is going to arrive. • We need to spread the word about these applications and open data! –The more people ask for open data and transportation applications, the easier opening more data becomes! http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 13

LONG TERM GOAL: REAL TIME • At this time, most available data is static data such as routes and schedules • Long-term, our goal is to make real time data public • Many challenges exist http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 14

LONG TERM GOAL: REAL TIME • Real time data on locations and speed of buses will allow developers to create many interesting and useful applications • These applications will create a great possibility to increase public transportation use and change the way people use transit http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 15

REAL TIME: GETTING THERE • How we get there: Demonstrate to transportation officials, leaders in government, stakeholders, and the public the value of releasing real time data –This means working together towards great applications! http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 16

WHAT’S NEXT: DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE • Saturday, November 14th • Boston Area (Location TBD) • Opportunity for developers to meet other developers, transportation officials, and other interested parties http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 17

WHAT’S NEXT: DEVELOPERS CHALLENGE • The Challenge calls on developers to create both applications and data visualizations – Applications for mobile, web, and other formats. – Visualizations using EOT Developers data to tell the story of the MBTA. • The top two submissions will receive prizes and recognition at the Developers Conference • The initiative is part of the Patrick Administration’s commitment to comprehensive transportation reform and creating a modern, efficient, and customer-friendly transportation system http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 18

BE THE MODEL • While other agencies and cities have opened data, we are the first state transportation department to release open data across all modes and agencies. • Together, we can be the model for open data at other transportation agencies and across government! http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers Twitter @MassDOTdev 19

JOIN US/SPREAD THE WORD • Website: http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers • Twitter: @massdotdev • Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/massdotdevelopers • Facebook: http://bit.ly/MassDOTdevFaceBook http://www.mass.gov/eot/developers - Twitter @MassDOTdev 20

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MassDOT Developers - Ignite Boston 6 Talk

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