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Three Takeaways from the SMART Summit in Cambridge
The OMF SMART Curb Collaborative cities met in Cambridge and shared key learnings with each other about their curb digitization projects.
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Five Lessons in Leading Curb Policy
Strong public leadership is an essential element to implementing a digital curb program. Learn about key actions policymakers can make to get started.
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RoboTaxis, Emergency Response, and the MDS Policy API
Learn about MDS 2.0 and ways we’re giving cities new tools to communicate about emergencies, street closures, and more.
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Announcing the 2024 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.
The Power of OpenAPI Definitions and OMF’s Specifications
Recently, the OMF released OpenAPI definitions for both the Mobility Data Specification (MDS) and the Curb Data Specification (CDS). Learn what it means and why it is important for cities, mobility providers, and the community.
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.
Things That Made Us Think This Year
2023 was an exciting year to work at the crossroads of mobility and technology. Here are the thought-provoking articles, books, and media that stood out to us.
OMF 2023 Recap: Reflections on Digital Infrastructure & Civic Innovation
2023 has been transformative, marked by lessons that have shaped our vision for the future, key themes that resonated across our community, and unprecedented collaboration and progress.
Data & Digital Policy: How MDS is Used for Passenger Services
MDS 2.0 is now official! This update meets new use cases around taxis, ridehail services, and robotaxis.
Introducing the OMF Summit 2023
Mark your calendar for November 14! Together, we’ll explore advancements in urban mobility and discover new ways to manage public space for the public good.
Open Mobility Abroad: Insights from 5 Cities on Shared Mobility
From Brisbane’s transition to a thriving metropolis to Amsterdam’s famous bike-friendly infrastructure, learn how cities worldwide tackle challenges and embrace open-source data standards to transform transportation. Explore the fascinating similarities and unique approaches shaping the future of mobility in our global community.
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
MDS 2.0: A Game-Changer for Shared Mobility
MDS 2.0 is now official! This update brings new levels of flexibility and innovation to the world of shared mobility.
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2023 Conference & Event Calendar: Connect with the OMF Community
This guide includes all the upcoming opportunities to connect with the OMF community at conferences and events in 2023. We hope to see you soon!
Announcing: Mobility Data Specification Version 2.0 Release Candidate
Slated for official release in May 2023, MDS 2.0 represents a significant advancement in OMF’s mission to transform mobility in the digital age. As the release candidate makes its way through OMF’s governance process, learn more about what to expect from this new version.
Data & The Multimodal City: Designing MDS 2.0
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Connecting with the OMF Community at CoMotion LA 2022
This guide includes all the opportunities to connect with the OMF community at CoMotion LA ‘22. We hope to see you there!