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1. What is GTFS?

GTFS is the acronym of General Transit Feed Specification, a feed that allows transit agencies like KAT to publish their data for developers to use when they write applications. For more information on this, please visit Google’s dedicated page.

2. What’s included in KAT’s GFTS feed?

Currently, our feed includes data for all of our fixed and trolley routes. Paratransit information is not part of this data at this time.

3. How often is the KAT’s GTFS updated?

We update our GTFS data every time our routes undergo changes, which is around 3 times annually. To receive updated data, please email hhickson@katbus.com

4. How can I have access to KAT’s GTFS data feed?

Our GTFS data is hosted by the City of Knoxville. To download this feed, please click here.

5. I believe there’s an error in the data. How can I let KAT know about this?

We can always use an extra set of eyes! Please feel free to send an email to hhickson@katbus.com to report any error or inconsistency you might find in our GTFS data.

6. How much does it cost to use this data?

You can use our GTFS data free of charge.

7. Can I sell this data to other developers?

No, you cannot. However, you can download our data for free and use it in applications you sell later for a profit.

8. I have more questions. Who can I contact?

For further questions or comments about KAT’s GTFS data feed, please send an email to hhickson@katbus.com.