I also wanted to chime in that these data are often available in GTFS format, which can be imported into OSM using a Java app. GTFS data are published by transit authorities in the same way that their paper (and other, sometimes electronic/software) data are published, just as often, and just as rich — with both stops and routes. GTFS is a data format, and the G being for Google shouldn't scare us, it is simply who/how the protocol was developed. If these US DOT data only contain stop data but not route data, GTFS data are richer, and, if the local transit agency published them in this format, they usually get updated much more frequently than the US DOT data get updated.
So, while GTFS data might be explored FIRST (as better, and more frequently updated), I'd say the US DOT data might only be worth a look if they are "the only game in town." SteveA California _______________________________________________ Imports-us mailing list [email protected] https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/imports-us
