MobilityData

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 (America/Toronto)
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, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 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.

Member Event: Latest News & Updates
2026-04-22
When:

10AM EST/4PM CEST — April 22, 2026

6PM EST/8AM AEST — April 22, 2026 (April 1st for Australia)

Event Details:
This Member-Exclusive event will cover:

Quick announcements (including about our upcoming Summit)
The latest news from our workshops in Paris and Barcelona
Q&A opportunity
And more!

Interested in attending but not a MobilityData Member?
Get in touch to become a Member today!

ITS EU Congress
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29
Isabelle de Robert will be attending and a featured speaker at the ITS EU Congress: April 27-29, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.

60th AQTr Annual Congress 2026
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29
MobilityData will be represented at the 60th AQTr Annual Congress 2026, with Skander Chouchene speaking and Christelle Buhake in attendance.
Taking place April 27–29, 2026, this milestone edition of the congress brings together transportation professionals from across Québec and beyond to exchange expertise and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of mobility.
If you’ll be attending, be sure to connect with Skander and Christelle on-site!

Taller GTFS: Datos que mueven ciudades
2026-04-28 09:00 - 17:00
Sobre el taller
Este taller presencial de un día está diseñado para apoyar a agencias de transporte público y a instituciones del sector público en México en la comprensión, planificación y avance de la implementación de GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification), el estándar internacional que habilita la información de transporte público en aplicaciones de planeación de viajes.
El taller es organizado por GIZ en colaboración con MobilityData, la organización responsable del estándar GTFS a nivel global, y combina contexto estratégico, intercambio de experiencias y capacitación práctica, con el objetivo de apoyar a las agencias en distintas etapas de adopción de GTFS.
Programa de actividades
Use el siguiente enlace para descargar el programa oficial.
Importante: Se solicita asistir con un equipo de cómputo portátil (laptop) para poder participar en la sesión práctica.
¿Dónde se realizará?
Este taller se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de México el 28 de abril de 2026. La información de la sede ya fue comunicada a las personas registradas por correo electrónico.
¿A quién está dirigido?
El taller está dirigido a actores del sector público involucrados en el transporte público, la planeación de la movilidad, la gestión de datos y la transformación digital, incluyendo:

Agencias de transporte público y autoridades de transporte
Personal técnico responsable de datos, planeación y operación
Direcciones, coordinaciones y personas tomadoras de decisión en áreas de movilidad, innovación o política digital

Se recomienda la participación conjunta de perfiles técnicos y directivos, con el fin de abordar de forma integral los aspectos operativos, institucionales y estratégicos de la implementación de GTFS. Las organizaciones pueden registrar hasta dos representantes para cubrir efectivamente estas perspectivas.

Knowledge Exchange Groups: GTFS Flex
2026-05-12
The Member-Exclusive GTFS Flex 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.
Details to come soon.
Interested in attending but not a MobilityData Member?
Get in touch to become a Member today!

APTA Mobility
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-20
Gretchen Newcomb and Christelle Buhake will be attending APTA Mobility: May 17-20, 2026 in Salt Lake City, USA.

Open Source Founders Summit 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19
Heili Toome will be attending the Open Source Founders Summit 2026: May 18-19, 2026 in Paris, France.

Station Modeling Working Group Meeting
2026-05-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Agenda will be made available here closer to the meeting but topics include:

Station–stop–entrance modeling guidance
Pathways modeling guidance
Station amenities and facilities

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.

Public Event: GTFS Schedule vs Realtime
2026-05-27
Join us on May 27 for a focused, practical session designed to help you make smarter decisions about transit data and ultimately deliver better rider experiences.
To ensure global accessibility, we’re offering two opportunities to attend, so you can join at the time that works best for you.
Within the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), two core formats, GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime, play a critical role in delivering accurate transit information. While each has its own documentation, there’s been a gap in understanding how to use them together to communicate service changes, disruptions, and delays.
This session will bridge that gap.
You’ll learn how these formats complement each other to deliver high-quality, reliable information to riders. We will also:

Explore real-world use cases where GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime work together
Discuss why prioritizing GTFS Schedule is essential for strong data foundations
Share practical insights you can apply right away

We’ll also introduce our new guidance document, available for free on GTFS.org. This resource provides clear use cases and actionable recommendations to help you combine GTFS Schedule and GTFS Realtime feeds for the most accurate, up-to-date rider information possible.
Whether you’re working in transit, data, or digital infrastructure, or simply passionate about improving mobility through open standards, this session will give you the clarity and tools to move forward with confidence.
Register now and be part of the conversation shaping better transit through better data.
Who this is for:
This event is designed for professionals involved in mobility, data, and digital infrastructure; members of open-standard and open-data communities; public authorities; industry organizations; and anyone interested in collaborative, transparent standard-setting.
Together, we can ensure better transportation through data!
Looking forward to seeing you there!

TIDES Briefing: Access Improved Ridership and Performance Data
2026-06-02
📊 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Caltrans, and Mountain Line (Missoula, MT) are joining us June 2 for a free public briefing on TIDES: the open standard for historical transit operations data.
TIDES (Transit Integrated Data Exchange Specification) is doing for historical operations data what GTFS did for transit schedules: giving the industry a shared, open format for the ridership counts, fare transactions, passenger loads, and vehicle performance data agencies already produce.
You’ll hear from:
🚆 Judd Nicholson, EVP & Chief Digital Officer, WMATA
🚉 Evan Siroky, Transit Data Quality Branch Manager, Caltrans
🚌 Garin Wally, Transit Analyst, Mountain Line (Missoula, MT)
What you’ll leave with:
✔ When TIDES is the right fit for your organization, and when it isn’t
✔ How regulatory and performance reporting can become a byproduct of clean historical operations data
✔ Where to find real-world TIDES resources, including WMATA’s recently open-sourced implementation
✔ How TIDES is gaining momentum across the Americas and beyond
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 17:00 UTC
🎟 Free, one hour, recorded for sharing afterward
🎟 Register here.

European Mobility Expo
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
Isabelle de Robert will be attending the European Mobility Expo: June 9-11, 2026 in Paris, France.

2026 ITS America Conference & Expo
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12
Gretchen Newcomb will be attending 2026 ITS America Conference & Expo: June 9-12, 2026 in Detroit, USA.

ITSA
2026-06-12
Gretchen Newcomb will be attending ITSA: June 12, 2026 in Detroit, USA.

Vélo City Conference 2026
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-19
Isabelle de Robert will be attending the Vélo City Conference 2026: June 16-19, 2026 in Rimini, Italy.

ACT International Conference
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-29
Gretchen Newcomb and Carl Fredlund will be attending the ACT International Conference: June 26-29, 2026 in Philadelphia, USA.
