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Meet the Cities Leading the Transformation to Digital Curbs
Learn more about the fifteen members of the 2026 Smart Curb Collaborative, a shared learning cohort to transform curb space using CDS.
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Shaping the Future of Mobility in Europe: Join the OMF this Spring
The Open Mobility Foundation has a special focus on Europe this spring, where we’re listening to member needs and ways to improve MDS and CDS adoption.
While the work that we do is often technical, it’s Read more
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Shared Learning for Smarter Curbs: Announcing the SMART Curb Collaborative Final Report
Announcing the release of Shared Learning for Smarter Curbs, the final report of the SMART Curb Collaborative.
Over the past year, stakeholders from across the transportation ecosystem Read more
Now an official release, CDS 1.0 is a new digital Read more
This comprehensive guide outlines how the OMF and APDS work Read more
CoMotion LA 2025: What Comes Next for Digital Infrastructure
The OMF Summit Track at CoMotion LA featured engaging conversations about the future of digital infrastructure. Read our takeaways from the event.
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This is the first in a three-part series about the Read more
Cross-Atlantic Connections: The Shared Challenges of European and American Cities
European and American cities alike are calling for more formal partnerships and support between national governments and cities. Read more of our reflections from the POLIS Leadership Summit in Rome.
Digital Infrastructure is Center Stage: Reflections from the International Parking & Mobility Conference
The OMF team attended IPMI in Louisville and took away key lessons on curb management, the future of digital mobility, and the importance of digital infrastructure.
Welcoming OMF’s 2025 Technology Council Members
As the principal technical review body of OMF, the Technology Council plays a vital role in shaping the technical work of the organization through their expertise and guidance.
INRIX Road Rules: Expanding Curb Management with CDS and MDS
Cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia are exploring new ways to manage assets and rules across curbs, sidewalks, and travel lanes while communicating them via APIs in data standards like the Curb Data Specification (CDS) and Mobility Data Specification (MDS).
7 Lessons from the SMART Curb Collaborative Convening in Portland
As cities continue to modernize curb policies and practices, this gathering revealed key lessons about technology adoption, compliance, data storytelling, and the future of curbside management.
Digitally Defining the Right of Way
Learn how cities are working to digitize the right-of-way to meet critical goals around safety, sustainability, equity, and accessibility.
Upcoming Events: 2025 Conference & Event Calendar
Mark your calendar and prepare to discuss transportation and digital infrastructure — we look forward to seeing you at one of these events this year!
OMF 2024 Recap: Reflecting on Progress and Collaboration
This year, collaboration took center stage, guiding us toward a shared vision for smarter cities and more equitable public spaces. Here’s a look back at what we achieved and a preview of what’s to come.
5 Key Takeaways from the 2024 OMF Summit
Together, we explored how data and collaboration can drive better outcomes for cities and their residents. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s event
How Cities are Thinking About Air Mobility, Data & Digital Infrastructure
Discover the role of the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and MDS in advancing urban air mobility. Learn how cities are planning for a new era of transportation.
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Announcing the 2024 State of MDS Survey
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Streamlined Procurement for Smarter Curb Management: Insights from OMF’s SMART Collaborative
By embracing shared values and leveraging collaborative tools – from Sourcewell to open-source standards like the Curb Data Specification (CDS) – agencies in OMF’S SMART Collaborative are reshaping curb management and overcoming longstanding challenges in government.
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Enhancing Shared Micromobility with Data Standards: MDS as Industry Best Practice
A coalition of four shared micromobility companies — Bird, Lime, Spin, and Superpedestrian — released 10 best practices for regulating shared micromobility in North America. Among them, the use of MDS was emphasized. Learn more about the best practices and how open source data standards support the future of micromobility