In addition to insights about the use of different versions, APIs, and beta features, we also learned more about the cities and companies using MDS, some of which might be a surprise.
State of MDS Survey Results
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Updates
Curb Management Working Group Announces Scope of Work
OMF’s Curb Management Working Group has completed an initial scope of work for the new Curb Data Specification (or CDS for short), and will move forward with starting development and implementation work next month. Learn more about what’s next.
Why Open? Behind OMF’s Unique Open-Source Model
Learn more about how OMF’s unique open source model works to the benefit of both cities and private companies in the transportation sector.
Lessons Learned from the Open Mobility Foundation
After two years of pioneering work, here is what we have to share.
Announcing the Inaugural State of MDS Survey
Take the survey to help us prioritize the development of features, allocate resources, and better understand how we can support adoption of new versions of MDS.
An Important Development in Los Angeles for the Mobility Data Specification and Data Privacy
In dismissing a recent complaint with prejudice, the court made clear that there is no legal basis to challenge the use of MDS on privacy grounds. Learn more about this legal development, and the Open Mobility Foundation’s work to support and enhance privacy best practices.
Announcing the MDS 1.1.0 Release Candidate
The 1.1.0 release adds new top level APIs, privacy options, and transparency features to the Mobility Data Specification (MDS) as part of an effort to support requested use cases and take new steps in data privacy.
How Cities Can Plan for Privacy
No matter how cities use MDS, there are concrete steps they can take to ensure that citizen privacy and data security are protected.
Introducing the MDS Privacy Guide for Cities
Building on the best practices and policies of cities using MDS, the Privacy Guide for Cities offers a starting point to develop appropriate standards, make policy decisions, and implement new mobility programs with data privacy and security well-protected.
What’s Possible with MDS?
We’ve put together a dynamic database of MDS use cases using Airtable to illustrate the specific ways in which cities are using MDS to create policy, enforce rules, and ensure the safe operation of vehicles in the public right of way.