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GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification) is a standard format for public transportation schedules and associated geographic information. It was developed by Google in collaboration with several transit agencies to facilitate the exchange of static public transit data between different systems. The standard is designed to be simple and flexible, allowing for the representation of various types of public transportation, including buses, trams, subways, ferries, and more.

The GTFS standard consists of several text files, each containing specific types of data. The core files include:

1. Agency.txt: Information about the transit agency, such as its name and URL.

2. Stops.txt: Details about the stops, including their names, locations, and IDs.

3. Routes.txt: Information about the routes, such as their names, colors, and types.

4. Trips.txt: Details about individual trips, including their route, service ID, and direction.

5. Stop_times.txt: Timetables for each trip, specifying the arrival and departure times at each stop.

6. Calendar.txt: Information about the service dates, including start and end dates, and days of operation.

Additional optional files can be included to provide more detailed information, such as fare attributes, transfers, and frequencies. GTFS data is typically updated periodically to reflect changes in schedules and routes.

The GTFS standard has been widely adopted by transit agencies around the world, and numerous tools and platforms support the format for various applications, including trip planning, real-time data integration, and data visualization. By providing a standardized format for public transit data, GTFS aims to improve the accessibility and usability of public transportation information for both users and developers.