Urban Traffic Congestion API

The Urban Traffic Congestion API provides users with access to real-time alerts and traffic jam information. Users can define a geographic area using latitude and longitude pairs, and retrieve relevant alerts and jams within that area. This can be useful for a wide range of applications, from traffic monitoring to location-based marketing.

About the API: 

The Urban Traffic Congestion 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 “Jams and Alerts” 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.

 

API Documentation

Endpoints


To use this endpoint, define a geographic area with latitude and longitude, and you will receive real-time traffic jam alerts and data.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/5083/urban+traffic+congestion+api/6477/jams+and+alerts
                                                                            
                                                                        

Jams And Alerts - Endpoint Features

Object Description
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
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
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Jams And Alerts - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/5083/urban+traffic+congestion+api/6477/jams+and+alerts?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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Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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