node-511

Lightweight node.js wrapper for the 511.org real time driving times and transit departure APIs. The module provides the data in a form that is easily manipulated.

To get started, simply install the module using npm:

npm install node-511

and then require it:

var Client = require('node-511');

#Classes

There is a single useful class called Client that provides access to this module's capabilities.

##Client

This class is the main interface for making requests of the 511.org APIs and asynchronously receiving the response.

###new Client(options)

• options Object An object containing options for the API client

Creates a new API Client object with the specified options.

Options:

• token String API token as provided by 511.org

For example:

var Client = require('node-511');
var client = new Client({token: '11111111-2222-3333-4444-5555555555555555'});

This client is the object upon which to invoke the API methods.

#To Do / Roadmap

The following items are currently planned for implementation within this module:

• Add remaining API methods
• Add timeout handling
• Improve error handling
• Add debug mode
• Document usage more thoroughly in README
• Add a monitoring capability (whereby the module pings out updates at a regular interval)
• Add server capability (to allow others to query this module RESTfully)
• Add caching (related to the server above)
• Add tests

#Known Issues

• Does not work with Route Direction Code yet - just needs the XML parsing fixing