Interactive Accessibility Analysis in Public Transport Using GTFS Data (Part-1)

Data-Driven Accessibility in Public Transport Planning As an initial example of data-driven accessibility analysis in public transport planning, this study presents an evaluation based on timetable data. The analysis relies on data provided in the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) format, supplied by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg under a Creative Commons V3 license. Technical Background Using a spatial grid with a resolution of 100 × 100 meters, travel time isochrones are computed and visualized under defined parameters, such as departure or arrival time, and maximum walking distance. The computation of a single isochrone takes approximately one second, enabling efficient and systematic comparisons between existing (as-is) and planned (target) service scenarios. This analytic approach is particularly effective for identifying accessibility deficits in current timetables and supports evidence-based strategies for developing or updating local public transport plans.