Check live BART trip updates from Todoist
Get current trip data attached to the task that prompted the journey.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Get GTFS-RT Trip Updates
Tool to fetch real-time trip updates in gtfs-realtime format. use when you need the latest live trip information as raw protobuf.
Why this helps
Static schedules can be misleading when a live trip is changing.
- Use current trip data
- Support last minute decisions
- Reduce repeated status checks
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Bart in Notis once.
- 2Create a live trip update automation.
- 3Tell Notis to request GTFS realtime trip updates for new tasks that mention an active BART trip.
- 4Pick New Task Created as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with a task for a journey happening today.
Questions about this workflow
Is the result raw realtime data?
Yes, this action returns GTFS realtime trip updates. Ask Notis to summarize them for readability.
Can it replace a full route plan?
Use it for live status; combine it with schedule actions when you need departure or arrival planning.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Bart. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Bart actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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New Task Created
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Get BART Stations
Stub action for bart stations retrieval.
Get GTFS-RT Trip Updates
Tool to fetch real-time trip updates in gtfs-realtime format. use when you need the latest live trip information as raw protobuf.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Bart, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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