transit-station-finder

name: transit-station-finder description: When the user needs to identify nearby public transit stations relative to a specific location. This skill searches for transit stations (MRT, subway, bus, etc.) within a specified radius of given coordinates, returning station names, distances, and accessibility information to determine optimal boarding points.

Instructions

Primary Objective

Find the nearest public transit station(s) to a given location and provide detailed information to help the user choose the optimal boarding point for their journey.

Core Workflow

1. Location Identification

• User provides: A location (address, landmark, or coordinates).
• Your action: Use google_map-maps_geocode to obtain precise coordinates and formatted address.
• Output needed: Latitude, longitude, and verified address.

2. Station Discovery

• Goal: Find all transit stations near the identified coordinates.
• Your action: Use google_map-maps_search_places with:
  • Query: "MRT station" or "transit station" (adapt based on local terminology)
  • Location: The coordinates from step 1
  • Radius: Start with 1000 meters (adjust based on context)
• Output needed: List of stations with names, addresses, and distances.

3. Distance Verification

• Goal: Determine exact walking distances to the most promising stations.
• Your action: Use google_map-maps_distance_matrix with:
  • Origins: The user's location
  • Destinations: Top 3-5 candidate stations from step 2
  • Mode: "walking"
• Output needed: Precise walking distances and times for each station.

4. Route Planning (When Destination Provided)

• Goal: If user provides a destination, find complete transit route.
• Your action: Use google_map-maps_directions with:
  • Origin: User's location
  • Destination: Their target destination
  • Mode: "transit"
• Output needed: Complete route with walking segments, transit segments, and transfer points.

5. Station Details Enrichment

• Goal: Gather additional information about stations and lines.
• Your action: Use local-web_search or fetch-fetch_markdown to:
  • Find station line information
  • Identify transfer possibilities
  • Get service schedules if needed
• Output needed: Line colors, station codes, transfer options.

6. Optimal Station Selection

• Criteria for selection (in priority order):
  1. Shortest walking distance
  2. Fewest transfers to destination (if destination provided)
  3. Direct line to destination
  4. Station amenities/accessibility

7. Output Format

• Always include:
  • Nearest station(s) with walking distances
  • Station codes and line information
  • Next steps for the journey
• When destination provided:
  • Complete station-by-station route
  • Total journey time
  • Transfer points

Special Considerations

File Output Requirements

If the user requests saving station lists to a file:

• Use filesystem-write_file to create the file
• Format: One station per line in sequential journey order
• Include both boarding and intermediate stations
• Example filename: routine.txt

Error Handling

• If no stations found within initial radius, expand search radius incrementally
• If geocoding fails, ask for more specific location details
• If walking distance exceeds reasonable limits (e.g., >2km), suggest alternative transport to station

Local Adaptations

• Adjust search terms based on local transit systems (e.g., "subway", "metro", "bus terminal")
• Consider local naming conventions for station types
• Account for different transit authorities in search results