MobilityData

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, 2026-08-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Service Alerts Working Group Meeting
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.

Member-Exclusive: Networking & Peer Learning
2026-08-19
More details to come soon!
Interested in attending but not a MobilityData Member?
Get in touch to become a Member today!

State of the Maps 2026
2026-08-30
Isabelle de Robert will be attending State of the Maps 2026: August 30, 2026 in Paris, France.

MPACT 2026
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-17
Heili Toome will be attending the MPACT 2026: September 14-17, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.

The 2026 International Mobility Data Summit
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-23 | St-James Theatre, 265 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec, 265 Rue Saint-Jacques,H2Y 1M6, Canada
Join the Global Conversation on the Future of Transportation
The 2026 International Mobility Data Summit unites global leaders, innovators, and experts for two days of panels, workshops, and hands-on sessions, all focused on one goal: advancing transportation through data.Explore topics across transit, shared mobility, and – new this year – mobility policy, as we dive deep into how data is shaping the way people move around the world.
At the 2024 Summit, more than 190 people from 18 countries came together to collaborate on global data standards and mobility innovation, making it a truly international event. This is your opportunity to connect with the world’s foremost mobility thinkers, exchange ideas, and help define the data-driven future of transportation.
Secure your early-bird ticket today and join the global mobility community shaping what’s next.

GTFS Fares Working Group Meeting
2026-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Online

Public Event: Station Modelling
2026-10-30
Event details coming soon!

Tomorrow Mobility 2026
2026-11-02 - 2026-11-04
Isabelle de Robert will be attending Tomorrow Mobility 2026: November 2-4, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Member-Exclusive Event
2026-11-04

Public Event: Data Feed Quality
2026-12-02
