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The Visualization Challenge calls on developers to use data released through the MassDOT Developers page to visualize "A Day in the Life of the MBTA." The data released includes all CharlieCard "taps" on a typical weekday in the summer and fall, August 12, 2009 and September 8, 2009.

August 12, 2009 (ZIP file 3.9 mb)

September 8, 2009 (ZIP file 3.1 mb)

How to use this Data:

Data is available as text files. Included in the zip files below are both fare gate entries and fare box transactions. Fare Gate entries are entrances through gates at subway stations such as Downtown Crossing. Fare box transactions include those entries made on buses, trackless trolley, or at above ground Green Line stops. Fare gate entries can be tied to specific station locations while fare box transactions cannot be tied to specific locations in this dataset. Transdate is the date and time of the transaction. For fare gate transactions, a station is listed.

For an explanation of the TICKETTYPE and BRANCHLINEID columns please refer to this document:

MBTA Data Glossary (Excel file 174 kb)

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