๐ MBTA Plus Live Boston Transit Tracker
MBTA Plus is a modern, client-side web application that visualizes real-time Boston MBTA subway data on an interactive map. The app combines live vehicle locations, station data, and arrival predictions into a clean, intuitive interface powered entirely by public transit APIs.
โจ Features
Real-time train tracking with smooth position updates
Interactive transit map showing routes and stations
Live arrival predictions for selected stations
Active train dashboard with speed and direction indicators
Route switching between Red, Orange, Blue, and Green Lines
Optional user location display for spatial context
๐ Tech Stack Component Technology Frontend HTML, CSS, JavaScript Mapping Leaflet.js Data MBTA v3 REST API Maps OpenStreetMap ๐ Getting Started
Clone or download this repository
Open index.html in any modern web browser
(Optional) Replace the MBTA API key with your own for higher rate limits
No build tools or backend services are required.
๐ Data Updates
Vehicle positions refresh automatically
Arrival predictions update on a timed interval
Manual refresh available via the UI