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WARNINGGTFS Schedule notice

A stop is too far from the trip's route line

stop_too_far_from_shape
Severity
WARNING
Files to check
4
Report fields
0
Documentation
Curated

Diagnosis

What this notice means

The stop lies farther from the assigned shape than the check allows; the usual best-practice distance is 100 metres.

Operational effect

Why it matters

The map may show the vehicle missing its stop, or the trip may use the wrong geometry.

Scope

Files to check and report fields

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Repair

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Follow tripId to its shape_id, then compare the stop coordinate and shape on a map.

  2. 2

    Correct the wrong stop location, trip-shape assignment, or shape geometry using real data. Do not move a correct stop onto an incorrect line.

  3. 3
    Check the result

    After a repair, rebuild the archive and validate it again. Confirm that the affected records are correct and that no new related notices appeared. A reviewed warning or informational notice may remain when it describes intentional, supported data.

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