As the digital transformation of urban streets accelerates across Europe, OMF is thrilled to announce several key initiatives and events specifically designed for our European members and partners.
While OMF has always been a global organization, and more than 1,000 cities around the world use MDS, we’re taking time this March to better engage with our European members in particular. Through events, workshops, and strategic partnerships, we will learn about the specific needs and use cases in European cities, with the ultimate goal of improving adoption and use of MDS and CDS in Europe.
Join us online or in person this March to help shape the future of mobility in Europe.
POLIS MDS Tutorial
Thursday 5 March
In this session featuring OMF members Bergen, Norway and Blue Systems, participants receive a technical tutorial on implementing and using the Mobility Data Specification (MDS). For more info: https://www.polisnetwork.eu/capacity-lab/tutorials/
OMF Team @ Intertraffic in Amsterdam
Monday through Friday 9-13 March
Andrew, Aylene and Michael are kicking off a busy season in Amsterdam for Intertraffic. Catch us at RAI for the conference or at one of the events below we are hosting with our partners. You can also likely catch us biking around Amsterdam. Look us up while we are there!
- Contact Aylene at [email protected]
OMF – POLIS – EIT Urban Mobility Workshop
Tuesday 10 March, 9:30 – 12:00 CET
In collaboration with the POLIS Network and EIT Urban Mobility, OMF will host a dedicated workshop: “Building Civic Innovation Capacity & Emerging City Mobility Data Use Cases.” This in-person session features OMF Executive Director Andrew Glass Hastings and experts from the City of Amsterdam. Through interactive breakout sessions we’ll dive deep into how data standards like MDS and CDS are being used on the ground to manage public space and improve multimodal hubs.
- RSVP via POLIS (Required)
Open Mobility Mixer: Amsterdam
Tuesday 10 March, 17:30 – 19:30 CET
Kick off your week at Intertraffic Amsterdam with an opportunity to meet members and friends of the OMF. Hosted at The Traveller in Amsterdam, this evening of connection is organized alongside our partners at the POLIS Network, EIT Urban Mobility, the City of Amsterdam, and NTM. Whether you are a long-time OMF member or new to our work, join us for drinks and conversation regarding the latest in curb technology and digital policy. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals working at the intersection of mobility and tech in a relaxed setting.
- RSVP via Eventbrite (Required)
MDS 2.1 – Crash/Incident Data Deep Dive with City of Amsterdam
Wednesday 11 March
We will be sitting down with OMF Board Member city Amsterdam to dive deep into the crash and incident data proposal in MDS 2.1. With a eye toward improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety, Amsterdam is interested in using MDS to better understand where and when crashes are happening on their streets.
MDS Working Group for Europe
Tuesday 26 March, 15:00 CET
On March 26, 2026, our global community will convene for an MDS Working Group meeting with a specific focus on European use cases and implementation. As we continue to evolve the Mobility Data Specification (MDS), hearing from our European members is vital to ensure the standard meets the unique regulatory and operational needs of the region. This session will dive into the proposed MDS 2.1 and the addition of crash and incident data, along with the expansion of delivery data fields, and more. We will also share insights from cities currently utilizing MDS to manage multimodal transportation.
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