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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.
How the Mobility Data Specification evolves to incorporate the best Read more
Learn more about how OMF's unique open source model works Read more
This is the first in a three-part series about the Read more
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).
Whether they’re handling an emergency or just a planned road Read more
Ride Report has leveraged MDS for use around fees and Read more
Cities use MDS to manage mobility programs because it provides Read more
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.
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
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.
If your agency is considering SMART grant projects around mobility Read more
Slated for official release in May 2023, MDS 2.0 represents Read more
MDS 2.0 is now official! This update brings new levels Read more
What’s New & Great in CDS
Learn more about the Curb Data Specification (CDS) with CDS 101, a new getting started guide, and more updates on how to get involved.
The Collaborative Key to Civic Innovation
The OMF’s SMART Curb Collaborative is a group of ten cities that are using a collaborative approach to innovation and new tech adoption, leveraging shared learnings to create open source tools for all.
Congratulating the FY23 SMART Grant Recipients
Thanks to this grant, cities across the United States will have the funding needed to build data and technology capacity – a critical part of creating safer, more equitable, and environmentally sustainable transportation systems.
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.
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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
MDS 2.0 will accommodate new use cases around delivery robots, car sharing, taxis, and more. Learn more about this work and how to weigh in on key decisions.
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!
Digital Infrastructure & USDOT SMART Grants
If your agency is considering SMART grant projects around mobility or curb management, check out these resources related to MDS, CDS, and learn more about working with the Open Mobility Foundation.