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fix(transfers): min_transfer_time is conditionally required for timed transfers#640

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@rudiejd rudiejd commented Jun 3, 2026

Describe the Problem

The wording of min_transfer_time vaguely indicates that it might be required for timed transfers (transfer_type = 2). This is the interpretation that some consumers, such as Google, accept, but the column is specified as optional in the spec so the requirement is not a formal one.

Proposed Solution

Make min_transfer_time conditionally required for timed transfers.

Type of change

GTFS Schedule

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MBTA had our feed rejected by Google because this requirement was not met. The requirement seems reasonable, but it is not specified strongly enough so as to be an unambiguous rule.

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@etienne0101 etienne0101 added GTFS Schedule Issues and Pull Requests that focus on GTFS Schedule Change type: Non-Functional Refers to important updates to the specification that do not significantly affect functionalities. labels Jun 8, 2026
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