Integrate MARTA API with Your Atlanta Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate MARTA API with your AI agent for Atlanta transit information.
Transport for Atlanta, US Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Atlanta, US API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
MARTA's API provides real-time information about Atlanta's public transportation system. The service offers train and bus tracking, schedule information, and service alerts. It features arrival predictions, station details, and route planning for Atlanta's metropolitan area.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for Atlanta, US 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_transport_for_atlanta_us_data
Description: Get data using Transport for Atlanta, US
URL: http://www.itsmarta.com/app-developer-resources.aspx?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_transport_for_atlanta_us_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 Five Points?
- Track bus route 110 location
- Get MARTA service alerts
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Atlanta, US API to fetch and return the requested information.