Integrate BART API with Your Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate BART API with your AI agent for Bay Area transit information.
Bay Area Rapid Transit Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Bay Area Rapid Transit API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
The BART API provides real-time information about Bay Area Rapid Transit services. The service offers train arrivals, station information, and service advisories. It features schedule data, fare calculations, and system status updates for the San Francisco Bay Area's rapid transit system.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Bay Area Rapid Transit API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.
2. Create Custom Action
In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:
- Go to the Actions Dashboard
- Click "Create New Action"
- Chose Get or Post
- Fill the action form with the following details:
Name: get_bay_area_rapid_transit_data
Description: Get data using Bay Area Rapid Transit
URL: http://api.bart.gov/?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website
Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.
3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot
- Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
- Select your chatbot
- Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
- Add the get_bay_area_rapid_transit_data action to your chatbot
Using the Integration
Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:
- When is the next train to San Francisco?
- Get real-time arrivals at Oakland station
- Check BART service advisories
The chatbot will automatically use the Bay Area Rapid Transit API to fetch and return the requested information.