Integrate CTA API with Your Chicago Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate CTA API with your AI agent for Chicago transit information.
Transport for Chicago, US Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Chicago, US API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
The CTA API provides real-time information about Chicago's public transportation system. The service offers train and bus tracking, arrival predictions, and service alerts. It features station information, route planning, and system status updates for Chicago's transit network.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for Chicago, 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_chicago_us_data
Description: Get data using Transport for Chicago, US
URL: http://www.transitchicago.com/developers/?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_chicago_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 Blue Line train?
- Track bus route 22 location
- Get alerts for Red Line service
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Chicago, US API to fetch and return the requested information.