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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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Announcing CDS 1.1: A Smarter, More Connected Future for the Curb
The OMF just released our latest version of the Curb Data Specification. Learn more about what’s in the release and how you can use it.
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What’s New in CDS 1.1: Real-World Lessons from the SMART Curb Collaborative
The upcoming release of CDS 1.1 has been shaped by the real-world lessons from the SMART Curb Collaborative. Learn more about each key feature.
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
Highlights from the OMF Summit Track at CoMotion LA
The OMF is accepting interest for the second cohort of our Curb Collaborative, a shared learning cohort for curb management innovation.
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
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.
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!
Congratulating the FY22 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: 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!
CDS Users: Companies and Cities Using the Curb Data Specification
Already more than two dozen cities and companies are adopting the Curb Data Specification (CDS) to pilot and scale dynamic curb loading zones. Learn more about who is using CDS and common use cases.
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.
Connecting with the OMF Community at NACTO Designing Cities 2022
The Open Mobility Foundation will be represented at various panels, workshops, and events throughout the conference. This round-up includes all the opportunities to connect with our community IRL. We hope to see you there!
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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.
A Kit of Parts: How to Use MDS Vehicles
One way that cities can take advantage of the flexibility MDS offers is through the MDS Vehicles endpoint, which lets cities know the current status of shared use vehicles in the public right of way.
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.