• DATA
  • SCOPE
  • MODES
  • HUMAN

How to research transit networks with your AI

Connect Lyko to your AI client to turn raw transit data into actionable network insights. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of querying feeds and mapping service modes.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to analyze transit data?

Your AI uses Lyko to pull specific operator data, line information, and full GTFS feeds directly into your chat. You can then ask it to identify service gaps, compare modes, or summarize network coverage. This breakdown shows you how to move from raw data to analysis.

The outcomes

What you get from transit analysis

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the planning and analysis.

DATA

Extract raw feeds

The AI pulls full GTFS files and specific line details. You get the exact data needed for spatial or temporal analysis.

SCOPE

Map operator coverage

Identify which agencies run which services. Your agent can quickly list all active operators in a specific region.

MODES

Compare service modes

Analyze the mix of bus, rail, or light rail services. The AI identifies how different modes interact across the network.

HUMAN

Validate transit plans

The AI provides the data, but you make the final decisions. You use the extracted info to draft policy or route changes.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between complex transit databases and your natural language questions.

  1. Identify agencies

    The AI finds all transit providers in a given area to establish the scope of your research.

    get_operators

  2. Inspect specific routes

    Your agent looks up the exact paths, stops, and schedules for a particular transit line.

    get_line_info

  3. Download full feeds

    For deep analysis, the AI pulls the complete GTFS data for a specific transit system.

    get_transit_feed

  4. Synthesize findings

    The AI processes the retrieved data to answer your specific questions about network density or service frequency.

    get_line_infoget_transit_feed

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your transit research.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific city or agency you are studying.

Lyko Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YyRfyqmQDAfTsYORWbm9y1defLI1EWIlvBvQeOAX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Lyko capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lyko-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YyRfyqmQDAfTsYORWbm9y1defLI1EWIlvBvQeOAX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all the transit operators available in [City Name].

  • Get the details for the [Line Name] to see its current route and stops.

  • Pull the GTFS feed for [Agency Name] so we can analyze the service modes.

  • Compare the frequency of bus services versus rail services in [City Name] using the available feeds.

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Start here

Connect Lyko once, then ask.

One click connects this MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start querying transit data immediately.

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FAQ

How the transit research works

  • 01

    Can the AI update transit schedules?

    No. The AI can only read and retrieve existing data from the feeds. It cannot modify or write to the GTFS files.

  • 02

    Does the AI provide real-time GPS locations?

    No. This MCP is designed for analyzing static GTFS feeds and operator information, not live vehicle tracking.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

  • 04

    How does the AI get the data?

    The AI uses specific tools to query operators, line information, and raw transit feeds.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new transit routes?

    No. The AI can suggest or analyze routes based on data, but it has no capability to create or save new transit data.

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