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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.
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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
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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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How to Get Involved in the Open Mobility Foundation
Whether you’re new or an expert in the field, there’s a way for you to join the conversation and make an impact. This is your guide to getting involved.
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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.
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.
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.
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