MobilityData

MobilityData Paris Workshop
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Paris, France
Join us in Paris on June 24-25, 2025, for the International GBFS & GTFS Workshop, a must-attend event for mobility professionals shaping the future of transportation data.
💼 Who should attend?
✔ Public Transit Authorities & Operators
✔ Shared Mobility Operators & Providers
✔ Technology & Data Platforms
✔ Rider-Facing Software Providers
✔ Anyone passionate about mobility data!
Expect insightful discussions, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities designed to advance mobility data standardization and innovation in Europe and beyond.
🎟 Early Bird tickets are now available, but spots are limited. Secure yours today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/mobilitydata-paris-workshop–2025

Transport Ticketing North America
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
Gretchen Newcomb and Christelle Buhake will be attending Transport Ticketing North America in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Join us at the event!

[Specifications discussions] GTFS-Fares v2 – Monthly Meeting
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
This meeting is public and designed for the community working with GTFS feeds. The content of this event is technical and not destined for business development.
What
Type of meeting: Technical specifications discussion
Date: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 11:00 EST (08:00 PST – 17:00 CET)
Frequency: monthly
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English
Host: Isabelle de Robert and Tzu-Jen Chan
Why this meeting
Let’s come together to make a real impact on the future of public transportation!
Our regular meetings for the GTFS-Fares v2 extension are an opportunity for us to collaboratively work through open proposals and drive progress forward. Each meeting will have a unique agenda focused on what’s currently being worked on, including updates, discussions on requirements, prioritizing the next steps, and unblocking any obstacles for contributors.
This meeting is open to all; anyone can join even if it’s just to listen.
Expected outcomes
More efficient use of everyone’s precious time and energy.
Greater accountability and follow-through.
Better alignment and understanding of goals and priorities.
Improved collaboration and teamwork.

Fares Modelling Deep Dive & Technical Office Hours
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for an exclusive Office Hours session just for MobilityData Members! We’ll recap the key takeaways from our upcoming Fares discussions in Paris and create space for deeper, more specific conversations. This is your opportunity to submit detailed questions in advance, whether about Fares or any other topic, so our team can come prepared with meaningful answers tailored to your needs.
📅 July 23 at 11:00am EDT
We’re building the agenda around you, so bring your questions and your challenges!
Not a member yet? Want in? Reach out: members@mobilitydata.org

APTAtech 2025
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-06
Eric Plosky is attending APTAtech: August 3-6, 2025 in Miami, Florida, USA.

ITS World Congress
2025-08-24 - 2025-08-27
Eric Plosky will be speaking at the ITS World Congress: August 24-27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

APTA TRANSform Conference
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-17
Gretchen Newcomb, Eric Plosky, and Christelle Buhake will be attending APTA TRANSform Conference: September 14-17, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Member-Exclusive: Spotlight on Data Quality
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
On September 30, MobilityData Members will come together to share case studies on improving GTFS data quality, highlighting practical approaches, lessons learned, and best practices.
We’ll also showcase the latest updates to MobilityData tools designed to support this work.
This is a unique opportunity to:
✅ Learn directly from peers in the community
✅ Exchange ideas and insights
✅ Explore how collective efforts are strengthening data quality
📅 Interested Members can reach out to yana@mobilitydata.org to register and express interest in presenting a success story.
Not a Member yet? There’s still time to join before the event. Contact Yana Karieva to start the conversation.

2025 Workshop: Vancouver Edition
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Join us in Vancouver on October 7 & 8, 2025, for the 2025 Workshop: Vancouver Edition, a must-attend event for mobility professionals shaping the future of transportation data.
💼 Who should attend?
✔ Public Transit Authorities & Operators
✔ Shared Mobility Operators & Providers
✔ Technology & Data Platforms
✔ Rider-Facing Software Providers
✔ Anyone passionate about mobility data!
Expect insightful discussions, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities designed to advance mobility data standardization and innovation in North America and beyond!
🎟 Early Bird tickets are now available, but spots are limited. Secure yours today!
More information available here!

Annual POLIS Conference 2025
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-27
Isabelle de Robert will be attending Annual POLIS Conference 2025: November 26-27, 2025 in Utrecht, Utrecht Province, The Netherlands.

Annual TRB Meeting 2026
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-15
Eric Plosky, Carl Fredlund, & Gretchen Newcomb will be attending the Annual TRB Meeting in Washington, D.C., USA: January 11-15, 2026.

Exclusive Member Event
2026-01-21
Join us on January 21, 2026 for our first Members-exclusive session of the year. To accommodate members across regions, we’re offering two time options:

10AM EST/4PM CEST
6PM EST/3PM PST/9AM AEST (January 22 for Australia)

During this session, we’ll recap the key takeaways from our final workshop of 2025 and share how we’re moving forward with those insights in 2026. This is a great opportunity to bring your questions, explore what’s coming next, and connect directly with our team to understand how these developments can support your organization.
We will also officially introduce our Knowledge Exchange Groups, which will serve as a convening space for Members to meet around specific topics such as GTFS Flex, Pathways, Academic Research and more.

FOSDEM 2026
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01
Isabelle de Robert will be attending FOSDEM 2026: January 31 – February 1, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.

POLIS Training: GBFS
2026-02-02
Isabelle de Robert will be hosting an exclusive training session for MobilityData & POLIS Members on GBFS.

Trajectoire Québec's Annual Fundraising Luncheon
2026-02-09
Yana Karieva and Christelle Buhake will be attending Trajectoire Québec’s Annual Fundraising Luncheon: February 9, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

The 2026 MobilityData Members AGA
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30
2026 MobilityData Members Annual General Assembly
Time: Feb 19, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

GTFS Fares Working Group Meeting
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
What is a Working Group?
GTFS working group meetings organized by MobilityData facilitate synchronous discussions within the community to build consensus on:

Specification proposal ideas
Technical design of proposals
Guidance documents and best practices

These discussions are technical in nature and focus primarily on solutions.

How it works:

We meet monthly on Tuesdays via Zoom. Materials are shared beforehand, summaries posted after.

Three focus areas:

Station Modeling — Defining complex transit hubs
Service Alerts — Real-time disruption info
Fares — Ticketing and pricing structures

You can see all of the Working Group Meetings for 2026 here.

Who can join:
Transit agencies, developers, data producers, or anyone interested in improving transit data.

Proposed Agenda
1. Network Sets PR

Move the proposal forward.
Last call for voting.

2. Distance-Based Fares

Bring the pending proposal across the line.
Goal: Identify a specific producer and consumer for implementation.

3. Fare Media Types

Expansion to support QR Codes and E-tickets.

4. PR #602 Wording Review

Review and finalize technical wording as requested.

Register to attend the meeting.

Knowledge Exchange Groups: GTFS Pathways
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
The Member-Exclusive GTFS Pathways Knowledge Exchange Group is a collaborative session for MobilityData Members to share real-world use cases, troubleshoot blockers, exchange best practices, and connect with peers worldwide.
Who should attend:

Agencies with Pathways data
Developers building Pathways tools
Apps/platforms using Pathways
Anyone exploring how Pathways fits their roadmap

About the session
This Member-exclusive initiative supports practical GTFS implementation through discussion of real challenges, technical insights, and proven strategies.
About GTFS Pathways
An accessibility-focused GTFS feature that models complex stations and guides riders from entrances to boarding areas, including path characteristics, navigation time, and wayfinding details.
Interested in attending but not a MobilityData Member?
Get in touch to become a Member today!

Member-Exclusive GOFS Q&A
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-05
Curious about GOFS?
Join us on March 4 for a Member-exclusive 30-minute info session on GOFS, the newly stewarded open standard for real-time demand-responsive transportation data.
To accommodate Members around the world, we will offer two sessions:
10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST / 9:00 AM AEST
Why attend?
Learn how GOFS is helping agencies, cities, and technology providers share real-time on-demand service data across platforms, enabling seamless trip planning alongside fixed-route transit.
We’ll cover:

What GOFS is and why it matters
How it complements GTFS-Flex
Real-world implementations already in use
Ways you can get involved

Whether you produce, consume, or are exploring on-demand mobility data, this session will give you a clear overview and practical next steps.
Interested in attending but not a MobilityData Member?
Get in touch to become a Member today!

The Forefront of Public Transportation Open Data 2026
2026-03-07
Tzu-Jen Chan will be attending The Forefront of Public Transportation Open Data 2026: March 7, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.

Transforming Transportation
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-12
Carl Fredlund will be attending Transforming Transportation: March 9-12, 2026 in Washington D.C., USA.

Transport Ticketing Global 2026
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-18
Isabelle de Robert will be attending Transport Ticketing Global 2026: March 17-18, 2026 in London, England.

Service Alerts Working Group Meeting
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Agenda will be made available here closer to the meeting.
What is a Working Group?
GTFS working group meetings organized by MobilityData facilitate synchronous discussions within the community to build consensus on:

Specification proposal ideas
Technical design of proposals
Guidance documents and best practices

These discussions are technical in nature and focus primarily on solutions.

How it works:

We meet monthly on Tuesdays via Zoom. Materials are shared beforehand, summaries posted after.

Three focus areas:

Station Modeling — Defining complex transit hubs
Service Alerts — Real-time disruption info
Fares — Ticketing and pricing structures

You can see all of the Working Group Meetings for 2026 here.

Who can join:
Transit agencies, developers, data producers, or anyone interested in improving transit data.

Register to attend the meeting.

GTFS 101: Building Open Transit Data Together
2026-03-31 - 2026-04-01
When:

10AM EST/4PM CEST — March 31, 2026

6PM EST/8AM AEST — March 31, 2026 (April 1st for Australia)

Register to attend.
Event Details:
What does it really mean for GTFS to be a community-driven standard?
This free information session offers a practical introduction to how the General Transit Feed Specification evolves through open collaboration. Designed for newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, this session explores who contributes to GTFS, how decisions are made, and what makes an open standard strong, sustainable, and widely adopted.
We will walk through the ecosystem behind GTFS, from public agencies and mobility providers to developers, contributors, and Members who help guide long-term priorities. Attendees will learn what defines a high-quality open standard, including clear governance, thoughtful change management, and a balance between innovation and stability.
The session will also highlight how transparency supports trust. We will share how proposals are tracked, how discussions take place, how documentation is maintained and improved, and how community activity drives progress.
We will even include a short onboarding demo that shows how to get started, whether you want to implement GTFS, propose changes, join a discussion, or contribute in another way.
Attendees are also invited to share their use cases and stories. Real-world experiences help shape priorities and ensure GTFS continues to meet the needs of a global mobility community!
GTFS is built by its community and every contribution matters. So join us!

Overture Member Summit 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23
Isabelle de Robert & Carl Fredlund will be attending the Overture Member Summit 2026: April 21-23, 2026 in Florence, Italy.
