[LRUG] Londinium MMXII Hackathon [Announcement & Questions]

[Makoto Inoue]

Hi, Chris.

Thank you very much again for your reply. I didn't know that they have some
technical Q&A sessions. I will find out more.

Cheers.

Makoto

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Chris Kimpton <chris at kimptoc.net> wrote:

> Hi Makoto,
>
> Was afraid you might have the link details already, but thought I'd sent
> it anyway :)
>
> I previously used it to get some Barclays cycle hire information - didnt
> seem to be that tied down to ip addresses then, but it was a few years
> ago.
>
> That email address/person is not someone I know, but the latest mailings
> about their feeds come from it.  The last email mentioned a technical Q&A
> session at their offices this month ... no date was mentioned, just said
> to reply to that email address for an invite.
>
> ~chris
>
> > Hi, Chris.
> >
> > Thank you very much for your info. Yes, I have signed up to their site
> > before. The problem of using their API for the hackathon is that it takes
> > too long for people to get their API key (when I tried, took several
> days)
> > and also they require ip range for the service, so it's
> > very inconvenient for the people to signup and use during the Hackday.
> > Ideally, I would like someone from TFL api team to give short
> presentation
> > about their service, as well as providing their API key on the spot.
> >
> > Regarding the email (SoniaSam at ...), is it your personal contact, or just
> > found on the site?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Makoto
> >
> > On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 10:43 PM, Chris Kimpton <chris at kimptoc.net>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Makoto,
> >>
> >> The TFL api can be signed up for here:
> >>
> >> https://api-portal.tfl.gov.uk/
> >>
> >> also some info here:
> >>
> >> http://www.tfl.gov.uk/businessandpartners/syndication/default.aspx
> >>
> >> The name on the update emails is SoniaSam at tfl.gov.uk - but probably
> >> best to sign up :)
> >>
> >> The latest blurb was advertising these feeds:
> >>
> >> Live traffic disruptions
> >>
> >> ·         The planned launch date of the new feed has been delayed to
> >> allow more time for developers to adjust their systems to be able to
> >> interpret the new feed. The new feed (RTDM) will go live with test
> >> data at the end of May, and will start to contain real operational
> >> data towards the end of June, at which point the existing feed (LTIS)
> >> will be switched off.
> >>
> >> ·         In response to feedback, the latitude/longitude coordinates
> >> of traffic disruption cause areas will now be aligned to Google maps,
> >> which is a change to the attached data dictionary.
> >>
> >> ·         We’re pleased to inform you that TfL has been granted the
> >> relevant licence exemption from Ordnance Survey, which means that
> >> there will be no additional conditions attached to the use of the new
> >> live traffic disruptions feed.
> >>
> >> ·         A schema for the new feed is attached.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Live traffic camera images
> >>
> >> ·         As well as increasing the number of “Jam Cam” images
> >> available via this feed, we will be changing the structure of the
> >> feed. The new XML structure is attached. We’ll let you know when a
> >> date has been decided for implementing this change.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Live roadside variable message signs
> >>
> >> ·         The new feed will be available by the end of next week, at
> >> which time the existing feed will be deprecated and registration for
> >> it disabled – although it will still be available until 2 July 2012
> >> when it will be permanently switched off.
> >>
> >> ·         A schema for the new feed is attached.
> >>
> >>
> >> Have fun,
> >> Chris
> >>
> >>
> >> > I am very keen to get tfl.gov.uk on board, but I don't know anyone
> >> from
> >> the organisation (especially the tech team behind their API). If any of
> >> LRUG members know, could you introduce me?  If you also know any other
> >> organisations that can provide interesting dataset, I'd love to
> >> hear,too.
> >> >
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