API Documentation
The REST API provides simple interfaces to most of the data available on the 511 Alberta website. The REST API enables developers to access essential data on the 511 Alberta website including Road Conditions, Cameras, Rest Areas and Turnouts, Ferries, Parks, Events, Alerts, Weather Stations, Inspection Stations, Rest Stops and Turnouts, Bridge Restrictions. This API enables developers to create mobile traffic apps for Alberta.
Notes:- Throttling is enabled. Ten calls every 60 seconds.
The following outlines the resources available via the 511 Alberta API.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Road Conditions |
Returns current road conditions. |
| Cameras |
Returns all cameras. |
| Rest Areas and Turnouts |
Returns all rest areas and turnouts. |
| Ferries |
Returns all ferry terminals. |
| Parks |
Returns all parks. |
| Events |
Returns all traffic events. |
| Alerts |
Returns all alert notifications. |
| Weather Stations |
Returns all weather stations. |
| Inspection Stations |
Returns all inspection stations. |
| Rest Stops and Turnouts |
Returns all rest stops and turnouts. |
| Bridge Restrictions |
Returns all bridge restrictions. |