BTS Border Transportation data for AI agents
Self-hosted official inbound land-border crossing counts by port, month, and transportation measure. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These BTS Border Transportation tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 349-tool catalog, with no credit card.
BTS Border Transportation tools (4)
| bts_transport_search_ports | Find official BTS land-border port codes, coverage, and available measures. |
| bts_transport_border_trend | Return a bounded monthly trend for one border port and one crossing measure. |
| bts_transport_compare_ports | Compare two to eight border ports over one consistent measure and shared window. |
| bts_transport_border_activity_pack | Combine all available measures for one port into separate current-versus-prior evidence. |
Common queries this domain answers: bts · border crossing · land port · port of entry · laredo · otay mesa · el paso · truck crossings · train crossings · pedestrians · canada border · mexico border · inbound freight.
Why LiveDataLink for BTS Border Transportation
- One key, 75 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in BTS Border Transportation?
- Self-hosted official inbound land-border crossing counts by port, month, and transportation measure. The catalog has 4 tools, including bts_transport_search_ports, bts_transport_border_trend, bts_transport_compare_ports, bts_transport_border_activity_pack. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.