Route scheduling & planning tools
Cal-ITP has partnered with Remix to make powerful service planning and scheduling software available to agencies across California. Through the Software Licensing Program (SLP), any agency can purchase Remix’s tools at pre-negotiated rates. In addition, select transit agencies may qualify to receive free access through Cal-ITP’s Remix program. The program’s mission is to facilitate efficient transit operations, clearer reporting, and a better rider experience.
Get access to Remix Planning, Scheduling, and/or GTFS management:
- Prepare: Gather your project team to determine what, if any, support is needed to initiate the project, evaluate the tools, and ensure your service schedule is up-to-date
- Purchase any combination of software from SLP↗ or check eligibility↗ to apply for the free program, which runs runs now through December 30, 2027
- Launch: Start using your modules, following Remix's tutorials as needed
A mudslide blocked the direct route from Santa Paula to Ojai in Ventura County, turning a 30-minute commute into over 2 hours. It lasted for months. We were able to draw up an emergency shuttle route in Remix in only a few days. Our executive director said, ‘This is amazing!’ and was very impressed with how quickly we were able to create the route and get it up and running.
Schedule and planning guide
Evaluate tools
Onboarding a new planning and scheduling tool is the perfect time to review your transit data quality. Check out California's transit data guidelines↗ for more.
Agencies that obtain Remix through the SLP, or receive free program access, will have options to get licenses for:
- Remix Planning: Plan, design, and evaluate routes, detours, and full network redesigns.
- Remix Scheduling: Streamline blocking, runcutting, and rostering. Create GTFS Schedule and adjust service in response to real-world needs.
- Remix GTFS Publisher: Maintain a single, compliant source of truth for scheduling data and trip-planning feeds.
- Remix Explore (included with Planning and Scheduling modules): Visualize and analyze geospatial data to inform better planning decisions.
- Free program period: all program accepted agencies get organization-wide access through December 30, 2027, no limits on seats or users.
Note: The Streets module is not included in this program. For more details on Remix and their modules, visit their website↗.
Access options
Software Licensing Program
Any agency in California can purchase Remix at competitive rates↗. Agencies are charged based on VOMS and given unlimited seats to onboard members of their team.
You can purchase any combination of Remix modules (Planning, Scheduling, GTFS Publisher).
Cal-ITP’s Remix Program
Eligibility
Priority will be given to agencies who have only received 5311 funding in the past 3 years. Agencies who have received 5311 and 5307 funding are encouraged to apply. We’ll extend access to as soon as capacity allows.
How to apply
Fill out an interest form↗ to apply. You’ll provide details about your current vendors, scheduling process, and GTFS pipeline. Within 30 days of submitting the interest form, agencies will be notified of whether or not they are eligible. Approved agencies get hands-on training, ongoing support, and dedicated technical assistance from Cal-ITP Account Managers and Remix. Maintain and publish schedule data with Remix.
Program requirements
Participating agencies must:
- Share existing tech stack and relevant tech vendor contracts
- Work with Caltrans Data Quality Team to resolve any GTFS feed issues
- Attend regular Cal-ITP check-ins and Remix trainings with their Cal-ITP Account Manager
- Participate in regional coordination of the Remix implementation
- Use Remix as the primary tool to maintain and publish schedule data including the GTFS Schedule submitted to trip planners and any CAD/AVL systems
Partner agencies receive:
- Personalized onboarding and staff training
- Ongoing access to technical support and troubleshooting
- GTFS health assessment and step-by-step improvements
- Migration support
Schedule & plan
After purchasing the software you will receive logins from Remix. Remix offers some on-demand training, reach out↗ to learn more. If you have received free program licenses, training and onboarding is included.
To ensure a successful launch:
- Review GTFS data in Remix and make sure its accurate before publishing to Remix URL.
- Integrate your Remix GTFS URL with all relevant locations, i.e. TransitApp, Google Transit, Apple Maps
- Incorporate the modules into your operations and reporting.
Additional info
Commonly asked questions
If my agency already has Remix, can we still apply?
Yes. Other eligibility requirements still apply. Please note if you’re actively using Remix and apply for a free license through the program, you may have some additional eligibility considerations that will be evaluated on a case by case basis. If you have questions about your existing contract, please share them directly with your contact at Remix.
How many seats/licenses are available for access?
Both agencies that have purchased software off the SLP and received free access will be given seats to onboard all members of their team.
How can I ensure my schedule data is ready to import into Remix?
Review California's transit data guidelines↗ for more information on high quality schedule data.
If my agency doesn’t qualify immediately, how long will we have to wait to get our license?
We cannot make an exact determination on when an individual agency may be eligible for funding. We encourage agencies to apply as early as possible, regardless of whether or not they are immediately eligible, as we aim to continuously admit qualifying applicants as soon as capacity allows.
When does the free license expire?
All free program licenses are set to expire on December 30, 2027 and access to the platform will end. Agencies can opt to extend or renew via purchasing through the Software Licensing Program↗.
Will this program set us up to offer GTFS Realtime information?
Yes, GTFS Schedule data is the first step to getting GTFS Realtime data. Explore state MSAs for real-time data.