News and AnnouncementsNikola Ivanov2025-04-22T09:37:23-04:00
News and Announcements
This page provides the latest news and updates regarding DEP functionality and data, as well as known issues and data outages. Check back frequently for updates.
Last updated: April 22, 2025
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June 25, 2024 – KITS Phase Mapping/Direction Documentation
The DEP API Reference documentation now includes the KITS Phase Mapping/Direction file that supplements DEP API KITS data.
April 30, 2024 – Real-Time NWS Weather Alerts Restored
As of April 30, 2024 the real-time NWS weather alerts are once again available in the DEP API.
April 23, 2024 – Transurban Data Outage [Resolved on 6/27/2024]
Starting on the morning of April 22, 2024, Transurban began experiencing a disruption that is preventing data from reaching the DEP. The current resolution estimate is unknown.
April 1, 2024 – WMATA Real-Time Parking Occupancy Added
On April 1, 2024 the DEP API was updated to include real-time WMATA parking occupancy data.
March 27, 2024 – VDOT KITS Sequence Data Added
On March 27, 2024 the DEP API was updated to include VDOT KITS sequence data with the timing patterns and ring IDs.
March 21, 2024 – WMATA Bus Crowding Added
On March 21, 2024 the DEP API was updated to include WMATA bus crowding categories as part of the GTFS-RT output.