The Traffic and Travel Data
System API lets you access real time data on events / incidents that affect
traffic conditions across the network of national highways in New Zealand. An example of an event/incident could
include road works, an accident, or weather related problems such as ice or
snow.Traffic and Travel Data
System API services currently include:· Real
time data on traffic conditions and congestion on national highways.· Estimates
of the time required for vehicles to travel along sections of the state highway
and arterial network.· Real
time data on events and incidents, including weather and general warnings, that
affect traffic conditions across the network of national state highways.· Static
images from over 100 cameras across various parts of New Zealand.·
Messaging displayed on Variable Message Signs (VMS)
across various parts of New Zealand.Available RESTful API
services· Endpoint
address:
https://trafficnz.info/service/traffic/rest/4· WADL:
https://trafficnz.info/service/traffic/rest/4?_wadlWe have several SOAP API
services available as well. Details are
described at this site:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/use-our-data/about-the-apis/Usage CaveatsThis information is ONLY for
notable events and/or incidents that may cause delays to road users or require
caution, and only where the details have been verified by the Waka Kotahi or
another official source.Data QualityAs of 3 October 2024,
previous known quality issues have been repaired where there were null or
missing values. These fields are now
showing valid values:
-
Event Comment
- Alternative Route
- Event ModifiedResourcesThis data service is intended for data architects and
developers that must integrate their applications with the Traffic and Travel Data web services API.Data elements included in
each API Service are listed on the NZTA information page:
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/use-our-data/about-the-apis/
We are happy to have your
feedback on this NZTA Open Data product.
Please contact us at opendata@nzta.govt.nz.
