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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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How to Use Policy Requirements in MDS 1.2.0
This new feature provides a clearer, more scalable solution for operators and cities by utilizing a common digital language. Learn more about how to use Policy Requirements.
MDS & Shared Mobility Research
MDS is a powerful tool for cities to manage the public right of way, but can researchers use MDS data to study mobility issues? Explore the ins and outs of using MDS for research.
Introducing Task Forces for MDS 2.0 Development
The MDS Working Group Steering Committee has announced the creation of task forces to organize the critical work going into MDS 2.0, including adding new modes and improving key APIs.
Announcing Curb Data Specification Version 1.0
Over the past year, stakeholders from across the transportation ecosystem participated in the development of CDS — a new digital tool that helps cities and companies pilot and scale dynamic curb zones. Today, the Open Mobility Foundation is proud to share the CDS 1.0 release candidate.
MDS & Data Privacy at the OMF
Learn more about the OMF’s work to support and enhance privacy practices, including key resources for cities and companies using MDS.
Use Cases: How & Why Cities Use MDS
Cities use MDS to manage mobility programs because it provides data that is comprehensive, precise, and up-to-date. Learn more about how MDS is used to support equity, sustainability, and other key use cases.
A Change at the OMF
A note from the OMF’s Executive Director on his new role as the City of Boston’s Chief of Streets under Mayor Michelle Wu.
Guidance for Using MDS Under GDPR Released by OMF’s Privacy Committee
The OMF’s Privacy, Security, and Transparency Committee has engaged with legal counsel to create detailed guidance on using MDS in the context of GDPR in the European Union.
Announcing MDS 1.2.0
The 1.2.0 release adds new features that support privacy and digital policy, and improve data quality.
Endorsing the Privacy Principles for Mobility Data
The OMF proudly endorses the Privacy Principles for Mobility Data, designed to guide the mobility ecosystem in the responsible use of data and the protection of individual privacy
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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.
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.