Transport for Los Angeles, US Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Los Angeles, US API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

LA Metro's API provides real-time information about Los Angeles' public transportation system. The service offers vehicle tracking, arrival predictions, and service alerts for buses and trains. It features route planning, station information, and system updates for the LA metropolitan area.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the Transport for Los Angeles, US API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Action"
3. Chose Get or Post
4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_transport_for_los_angeles_us_data

Description: Get data using Transport for Los Angeles, US

URL: https://developer.metro.net/api/?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

1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
2. Select your chatbot
3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
4. Add the get_transport_for_los_angeles_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 Red Line to Union Station?
• Track Expo Line train location
• Get bus arrivals at Wilshire/Western

The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Los Angeles, US API to fetch and return the requested information.

Additional Resources

• Transport for Los Angeles, US API Documentation
• OpenAssistantGPT Actions Guide
• Custom Action Tutorial