The City Traffic Monitor API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time access to traffic alerts and congestion data in urban areas. Users can define a specific geographic area using latitude and longitude pairs, and the API will provide detailed information on incidents and congestion within that area. This API is ideal for those interested in traffic monitoring, route optimization, urban planning and location-based application development.
The API is flexible for traffic monitoring and analysis in urban areas. Through the “Congestion and Warnings” endpoint, users can obtain detailed, real-time information about traffic jams and alerts in a specific geographic location. This API is ideal for a wide range of applications, from traffic management to location-based marketing. By providing accurate and up-to-date data, the API facilitates better decision making and optimizes mobility in urban environments.
To use this endpoint, define a geographic area with latitude and longitude, and you will receive real-time traffic jam alerts and data.
Congestion and Warnings - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
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bottom_left |
[Required] Bottom-left corner of the geographic rectangular area for which to get alerts and traffic jams. Specified as latitude, longitude pair. |
top_right |
[Required] Top-right corner of the geographic rectangular area for which to get alerts and traffic jams. Specified as latitude, longitude pair. |
max_alerts |
[Optional] Maximum number of alerts to fetch (to avoid fetching alerts set it to 0). Default: 20 |
max_jams |
[Optional] Maximum number of traffic jams to fetch (to avoid fetching traffic jams, set it to 0). Default: 20 |
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curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/5093/city+traffic+monitor+api/6489/congestion+and+warnings?bottom_left=40.66615391742187,-74.13732147216798&top_right=40.772787404902594,-73.76818084716798&max_alerts=20&max_jams=20' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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This API is used by sending HTTP requests with parameters such as geographic location, you receive real-time traffic data from Waze, including information about traffic jams.
The City Traffic Monitor API is an interface that provides real-time data on vehicular flow in cities for traffic analysis and management.
The City Traffic Monitor API receives real-time traffic queries and returns data such as road conditions.
Route optimization: Adjusts navigation routes to avoid congestion and delays. Road event monitoring: Informs about special events that may affect traffic. Traffic pattern analysis: Studies traffic trends to improve urban planning. Integration with navigation applications: Provides updated data to improve user experience.
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The API returns detailed information about the age and history of a domain, including years, months and days since its creation, as well as expiration and update dates.
The Congestion and Warnings endpoint returns real-time traffic alerts, including information on traffic jams, road closures, and other incidents affecting vehicular flow. Each alert includes details such as alert type, location, and reliability metrics.
Key fields in the response data include `alert_id`, `type`, `subtype`, `description`, `publish_datetime_utc`, `latitude`, `longitude`, `num_thumbs_up`, and `alert_reliability`. These fields provide essential information about each traffic incident.
The response data is structured in a JSON format, with a top-level object containing a `status`, `request_id`, and a `data` object. The `data` object includes an array of `alerts`, each representing a specific traffic incident with detailed attributes.
The endpoint provides information on various traffic incidents, including traffic jams, road closures, and alerts related to road conditions. Users can access real-time updates specific to their defined geographic area.
Users can customize their requests by specifying geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) to define the area of interest. Additional parameters may include filtering options for specific alert types or severity levels.
The data is sourced from various traffic monitoring systems, including government transportation departments and real-time traffic reporting services. This multi-source approach enhances data accuracy and coverage.
Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates from reliable sources, validation checks, and user feedback mechanisms. Alerts are rated for reliability, helping users assess the trustworthiness of the information.
Typical use cases include real-time traffic monitoring for navigation apps, urban planning analysis, and location-based marketing strategies. Users can leverage the data to optimize routes and improve traffic management.
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