loom
Automated generation of geographically correct and schematic transit maps from GTFS data.
What is loom?
LOOM is an open-source software suite that automatically generates transit maps from GTFS data. It produces both geographically accurate maps and schematic layouts like octilinear or orthoradial designs, solving the problem of manually creating readable transit visualizations at scale. The toolchain processes GTFS feeds through a pipeline of optimization and rendering steps.
Transportation planners, GIS professionals, and developers working with public transit data who need to generate high-quality transit maps programmatically.
Developers choose LOOM for its fully automated pipeline, support for multiple schematic styles, and academic rigor—it’s based on published research and offers efficient algorithms for overlap removal and line ordering.
Overview
Software suite for the automated generation of geographically correct or schematic transit maps.
Use Cases
Best For
- Generating schematic transit maps from GTFS feeds
- Automating production of octilinear or orthoradial network diagrams
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