NTD Survey Software for Transit Agencies
Cloud-based, real-time tools to automate and simplify National Transit Database (NTD) surveys—helping your agency collect, validate, and report passenger data with confidence.
Tally is purpose-built to conduct NTD surveys.
Tally is purpose-built NTD survey software for transit agencies, designed to replace paper-based processes and streamline every step of your passenger data collection. Our cloud-based platform supports both remote and onboard surveys, standardizes data collection, and automates calculations—ensuring accurate, compliant results for NTD reporting and APC certification.
Features
Automated Survey Creation
Generate APC certification and trip length surveys instantly from your GTFS feed, complete with stop details, metadata, and pre-loaded trip information.
Flexible Survey Methods
Use Tally’s digital survey tool with integrated maps for precise, real-time data—or download forms for manual completion when offline.
Real-Time Tracking & Dashboard
Monitor survey progress as it happens. Filter by surveyor, view status indicators, and check for validation issues before they cause delays.
Enhanced Surveyor Experience
Speed up data entry with auto-advancing stops, detailed note fields, and automatic passenger load calculations.
Integrated Mapping & Location Tracking
Follow surveyors in real-time on the map to reduce errors and improve accuracy in passenger counts.
Automated Calculations & Reports
Instantly calculate passenger miles and loads between stops, and generate NTD-ready reports without manual number crunching.
Modern & Reliable
A cloud-based, device-agnostic platform designed for today’s transit operations—delivering real-time visibility, data integrity, and increased productivity.
Streamline Your Surveys
Automate Your NTD Surveys with Confidence
Boost Efficiency & Accuracy
Tally makes NTD surveys easier, faster, and more reliable for transit planners. Our platform automates calculations, tracks survey progress in real-time, and provides instant reporting—saving agencies time, reducing errors, and ensuring compliance with FTA requirements.
Key Benefits
- Maximize federal funding opportunities
- Simplify APC certification
- Automate NTD survey workflows
- Reduce errors and eliminate paper-based processes
- Ensure compliance with FTA standards