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# Compliance Matrix

This document provides a list of specifications that are currently being evaluated by the coalition. **Please note that these specifications are not necessarily compliant at this time.** The full and finalized evaluation will be made public here as soon as it is completed.

### Public Transport 🚋

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Compliant | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| GTFS Schedule | General Transit Feed Specification Schedule | | Travel information: Transit schedules, geography, fares. | Evaluation in progress |
| GTFS Realtime | General Transit Feed Specification Realtime | | Extends GTFS to support live updates. | Evaluation in progress |
| TODS | Transit Operational Data Standard | | Extends GTFS for personnel and non-revenue service information used in scheduled transit operations. | Evaluation in progress |
| TIDES | Transit Integrated Data Exchange Specification | | Standard format for archiving transit operational data (AFC, AVL, APC). | Evaluation in progress |
| Transmodel | European Reference Data Model for Public Transport | | Conceptual reference model for all CEN public transit data structures. See NeTEx, SIRI, OpRa. | Evaluation in progress |
| NeTEx | Network, Timetables and Fare Exchange, CEN TS 16614-1 to 3 (SG9) | | Exchange of network, schedules, and complex fare data. | Evaluation in progress |
| SIRI | Service Interface for Real Time Information | | Exchange of realtime information about schedules, vehicles, transfers, and additional informational messages about operational status | Evaluation in progress |
| OpRa | Operational Raw Data | | Archive of observed data about transit operations for future planning | Evaluation in progress |
| OJP | Open Journey Planner | | Defines an open API standard for distributed journey planning. It allows different systems and agencies to collaborate and calculate cross-border or multi-modal trips without needing a central data repository. | Evaluation in progress |
| ITxPT | Information Technology for Public Transport | | IT architecture for public transport, currently focused on on-vehicle communication | Evaluation in progress |
| GTNS | General Travel Network Specification | | Aims to describe travel model networks for faster transportation planning. Planned specification. Might be related to a similar project: General Modeling Network Specification (GMNS) | Evaluation in progress |
| GMNS | General Modeling Network Specification | | Provides a common machine- and human-readable format for sharing routable road and multi-modal network files. Used primarily for static and dynamic transportation planning and operations modeling. | Evaluation in progress |
| VDV | Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen - Kernapplikation (VDV-KA) | | Nationwide open data and interface standard for electronic ticketing and electronic fare management (EFM) in public transport across smart cards, 2D barcodes, mobile NFC ticketing, and background processing systems. | Evaluation in progress |
| TransXChange | TransXChange (TXC) | | UK national XML-based standard for modeling and exchanging bus routes, stops, and timetables, used for passenger information systems and regulatory registration (Electronic Bus Service Registration / EBSR). | Evaluation in progress |
| OSDM | | | | Evaluation in progress |

### Taxi Ridehail 🚕

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOFS | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| NeTEx (Transmodel) | Network, Timetables and Fare Exchange, CEN TS 16614-1 to 3 (SG9) | | Exchange of network, schedules, and complex fare data. | Evaluation in progress |
| TOMP API | Transport Operator Mobility-as-a-service (TOMP) | | The TOMP-API is an interoperable open standard for technical communication between transport operators and mobility as a service providers. Compatible with GBFS, NeTEx. | Evaluation in progress |
| ONTC | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| Beckn | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| MDS | Mobility Data Specification | | A data specification to enable right-of-way regulation, digital policy, geofencing, and two-way communication between mobility companies and public agencies worldwide for any regulated, shared vehicle. | Evaluation in progress |

### Microtransit DRT 🚐

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOFS | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| NeTEx (Transmodel) | Network, Timetables and Fare Exchange, CEN TS 16614-1 to 3 (SG9) | | Exchange of network, schedules, and complex fare data. | Evaluation in progress |
| TOMP API | Transport Operator Mobility-as-a-service (TOMP) | | The TOMP-API is an interoperable open standard for technical communication between transport operators and mobility as a service providers. Compatible with GBFS, NeTEx. | Evaluation in progress |
| GTFS' Flex features | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| GTFS-OnDemand | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| TDS | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| TOMP API | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| SUTI | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| NEMTAC 1000 | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| ISO 7874 | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| MDS | Mobility Data Specification | | A data specification to enable right-of-way regulation, digital policy, geofencing, and two-way communication between mobility companies and public agencies worldwide for any regulated, shared vehicle. | Evaluation in progress |

### PedestrianAccesibility 👟

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATIS | National Collaboration on Geospatial Bike, Pedestrian, and Accessibility Infrastructure Data | [Link](https://github.com/dotbts/BPA) | Nationwide geospatial data layers capturing the extent, connectivity, and condition of bicycle, pedestrian, and accessibility infrastructure in public spaces. | Evaluation in progress |
| IMDF | Indoor Mapping Data Format | [Link](https://register.apple.com/indoor) | Indoor mapping, primarily used to create accurate, geo-referenced digital maps of indoor spaces. It’s often adopted for use in buildings like airports, malls, hospitals, universities, and other complex indoor environments | Evaluation in progress |
| OSM | OpenStreetMap | [Link](https://www.openstreetmap.org/about) | A collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world, widely used for various applications, including routing, research, and geographic analysis. | Evaluation in progress |
| Overture Maps | Overture Maps | [Link](https://overturemaps.org/) | Create an interoperable open map that allows for the use of multiple data inventories and standards. | Evaluation in progress |
| OSM BNA Guide | OpenStreetMap Editing Guide for the Bicycle Network Analysis | [Link](https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/#/methodology) | Guide for editing OpenStreetMap data to support the Bicycle Network Analysis, used to evaluate connectivity and safety of bicycle infrastructure. | Evaluation in progress |
| OpenSidewalks | OpenSidewalks | [Link](https://www.opensidewalks.com/) | Internationally distributed pedestrian/bike transport graph layer, including infrastructure data for accessibility, safety, and pedestrian preferences. Includes extended attributes for advanced accessibility and route planning features. | Evaluation in progress |
| Connect-OS | Open Sidewalks | [Link](https://github.com/OpenSidewalks) | Aims to make pedestian pathways, particularly sidewalks, part of the open data transportation network. | Evaluation in progress |
| GMNS | General Modeling Network Specification | [Link](https://github.com/zephyr-data-specs/GMNS) | Common readable format for sharing routable road network files. | Evaluation in progress |
| OSM US Ped WG | OpenStreetMap US Pedestrian Working Group | [Link](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Pedestrian_Working_Group) | US working group focused on improving pedestrian data and standards in OpenStreetMap, with aims to enhance mapping accuracy for pedestrian infrastructure. | Evaluation in progress |
| shared-row | shared-row | [Link](https://github.com/nacto/shared-row) | Data standard for shared-road infrastructure with designated pedestrian/bicycle areas. | Evaluation in progress |
| Statewide Trails Data Standard (Massachusetts) | Statewide Trails Data Standard | [Link](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-massachusetts-statewide-trails) | Schema offering a way of describing trails and sharing trails data that is simple at its core and useful for general (i.e., statewide) purposes, while remaining flexible/extensible enough for more specialized/local use cases. | Evaluation in progress |
| ISO GDF 5.1 | ISO 20524-2:2020 Intelligent transport systems — Geographic Data Files (GDF) GDF5.1 Public Right of Way | [Link](https://www.iso.org/standard/68222.html) | Standardizes geographic data formats for Intelligent Transport Systems, ensuring interoperability between automated driving systems, Cooperative ITS, and multi-modal transport. | Evaluation in progress |
| SAE J2735 | V2X Communications Message Set Dictionary | [Link](https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j2735_202407/) | This SAE standard specifies a message set, and its data frames and data elements, for use by applications that use vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications systems. | Evaluation in progress |
| NCHRP 08-177 | NCHRP 08-177 Digitizing Bicycle and Pedestrian Treatments for Promoting Active Transportation Equity and Safety | [Link](https://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5473) | | Evaluation in progress |
| NCHRP 07-31 | NCHRP 07-31 State DOT and Tribal Use of Active Transportation Data: Practices, Sources, Needs, and Gaps | [Link](https://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=4965) | | Evaluation in progress |
| MAT | Multimodal and Accessible Transportation (MAT) Standards- Phase 2 | [Link](https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43633) | | Evaluation in progress |
| Open Trail System Specification (OpenTrails) | | [Link](https://www.w3.org/community/opentrails/) | | Evaluation in progress |

### Bicycle 🚲

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBFS | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| GATIS | National Collaboration on Geospatial Bike, Pedestrian, and Accessibility Infrastructure Data | [Link](https://github.com/dotbts/BPA) | Nationwide geospatial data layers capturing the extent, connectivity, and condition of bicycle, pedestrian, and accessibility infrastructure in public spaces. | Evaluation in progress |
| OSM | OpenStreetMap | [Link](https://www.openstreetmap.org/about) | A collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world, widely used for various applications, including routing, research, and geographic analysis. | Evaluation in progress |
| Overture Maps | Overture Maps | [Link](https://overturemaps.org/) | Create an interoperable open map that allows for the use of multiple data inventories and standards. | Evaluation in progress |
| OSM BNA Guide | OpenStreetMap Editing Guide for the Bicycle Network Analysis | [Link](https://bna.peopleforbikes.org/#/methodology) | Guide for editing OpenStreetMap data to support the Bicycle Network Analysis, used to evaluate connectivity and safety of bicycle infrastructure. | Evaluation in progress |
| OpenSidewalks | OpenSidewalks | [Link](https://www.opensidewalks.com/) | Internationally distributed pedestrian/bike transport graph layer, including infrastructure data for accessibility, safety, and pedestrian preferences. Includes extended attributes for advanced accessibility and route planning features. | Evaluation in progress |
| Schéma de données d'aménagements cyclables (France) | Schéma de données d'aménagements cyclables | [Link](https://schema.data.gouv.fr/etalab/schema-amenagements-cyclables/0.3.1/documentation.html) | Schema for bike lane infrastructure. | Evaluation in progress |
| Schéma de données pour le stationnement cyclable (France) | Schéma de données pour le stationnement cyclable | [Link](https://schema.data.gouv.fr/etalab/schema-stationnement-cyclable/latest.html) | Schema for bike parking data. | Evaluation in progress |
| GMNS | General Modeling Network Specification | [Link](https://github.com/zephyr-data-specs/GMNS) | Common readable format for sharing routable road network files. | Evaluation in progress |
| shared-row | shared-row | [Link](https://github.com/nacto/shared-row) | Data standard for shared-road infrastructure with designated pedestrian/bicycle areas. | Evaluation in progress |
| Statewide Trails Data Standard (Massachusetts) | Statewide Trails Data Standard | [Link](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massgis-data-massachusetts-statewide-trails) | Schema offering a way of describing trails and sharing trails data that is simple at its core and useful for general (i.e., statewide) purposes, while remaining flexible/extensible enough for more specialized/local use cases. | Evaluation in progress |
| ISO GDF 5.1 | ISO 20524-2:2020 Intelligent transport systems — Geographic Data Files (GDF) GDF5.1 Public Right of Way | [Link](https://www.iso.org/standard/68222.html) | Standardizes geographic data formats for Intelligent Transport Systems, ensuring interoperability between automated driving systems, Cooperative ITS, and multi-modal transport. | Evaluation in progress |
| SAE J2735 | V2X Communications Message Set Dictionary | [Link](https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j2735_202407/) | This SAE standard specifies a message set, and its data frames and data elements, for use by applications that use vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications systems. | Evaluation in progress |
| NCHRP 08-177 | NCHRP 08-177 Digitizing Bicycle and Pedestrian Treatments for Promoting Active Transportation Equity and Safety | [Link](https://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5473) | | Evaluation in progress |
| NCHRP 07-31 | NCHRP 07-31 State DOT and Tribal Use of Active Transportation Data: Practices, Sources, Needs, and Gaps | [Link](https://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=4965) | | Evaluation in progress |
| MAT | Multimodal and Accessible Transportation (MAT) Standards- Phase 2 | [Link](https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/43633) | | Evaluation in progress |

### Parking 🅿️

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDS | Curb Data Specification | [Link](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/curb-data-specification) | A data specification to help cities manage their curb zone and parking programs and surrounding areas, and measure the utilization and impact. | Evaluation in progress |

### Protocols...

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQTT | | [Link](https://mqtt.org/) | | Evaluation in progress |
| Protobuf | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| Radio? | | | | Evaluation in progress |
| Cellular data? | | | | Evaluation in progress |

### Awaiting mode classifiaction

| Name | Full Name | Link | Function | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTFS | General Transit Feed Specification | [Link](https://gtfs.org/) | | Evaluation in progress |
| GBFS | General Bikeshare Feed Specification | | | Evaluation in progress |
| NeTEx | Network, Timetables and Fare Exchange, CEN TS 16614-1 to 3 (SG9) | | | Evaluation in progress |
| MDS | Mobility Data Specification | [Link](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/about-mds/) | Enables two way communication between mobility comoanies and local governments | Evaluation in progress |
| RDEX+ | | [Link](https://rdex.sfcta.org/specification) | Facilitates data exchange between different carpooling agencies | Evaluation in progress |
| CDS-M | City Data Standard for Mobility | [Link](https://github.com/VNG-Realisatie/CDS-M/tree/master) | Agreement on the use of data across different standards/specifications | Evaluation in progress |
| CDS | Curb Data Specification | [Link](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/curb-data-specification) | Helps cities express curb regulations and policies | Evaluation in progress |
| CurbLR | | [Link](https://github.com/sharedstreets/curblr) | Standard for curb regulations | Evaluation in progress |
| APDS | | [Link](https://www.allianceforparkingdatastandards.org/) | Support for parking facilities | Evaluation in progress |
| IXSI | | [Link](https://github.com/RWTH-i5-IDSG/ixsi) | Carshare focus. Shares information about vehicles, parking saces, and eletric charging spaces availability | Evaluation in progress |
| shared-row | | [Link](https://github.com/nacto/shared-row) | The goal of this specification is to enable transportation professionals, urban planners, and urban designers to create a common database schema to describe the right of way. | Evaluation in progress |
| ISO 4448 | | [Link](https://www.iso.org/standard/79841.html) | Standard for managing real-time mobility flows among automated vehicles and devices at sidewalks and kerbs. | Evaluation in progress |
| INSPIRE | | [Link](https://knowledge-base.inspire.ec.europa.eu/index_en) | Works with a variety of different geospatial data. there is a general focus on environmental components. not exclusively focused on travel. | Evaluation in progress |
| Transitous | | [Link](https://transitous.org/) | A user centric model for understanding transportation data. | Evaluation in progress |
| Hipparcos Transit Data | | [Link](https://www.hipparcos.com/) | Helps consolidate and simplify data | Evaluation in progress |
| Fast-Trips | | [Link](https://github.com/fast-trips/fast-trips) | Want to analyze human transporation behavior to help lessen urban congestion | Evaluation in progress |
| NeTEx New Modes | Network, Timetables and Fare Exchange, CEN TS 16614-1 to 3 (SG9) | | | Evaluation in progress |
| OSLO | | [Link](https://www.vlaanderen.be/digitaal-vlaanderen/onze-oplossingen/oslo-open-standards-for-linked-organizations) | Reference model to allow the creation of structured maps that come from other standards | Evaluation in progress |
| MobiVoc | | [Link](https://schema.mobivoc.org/) | The goal is to establish a standard vocabulary for data mobility technologies | Evaluation in progress |
| GTNS | General Travel Network Specification | [Link](https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/56578) | Aims to develop faster networks by MPOs | Evaluation in progress |
| ASAM OpenDRIVE | Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring Systems | [Link](https://www.asam.net/standards/detail/opendrive/) | XML-based open format specification (file extension .xodr) for describing the static logic of road networks -- roads, lanes, junctions, signals, and roadside objects -- so that road descriptions can be exchanged between different driving simulators for ADAS/automated-driving development and validation. It explicitly does not define dynamic content such as moving traffic participants. | Evaluation in progress |
| MTLFS | Managed and Tolled Lanes Feed Specification | [Link](https://github.com/mtlfs/mtlfs) | A proposed open data-feed format for managed/tolled highway lanes: defines agency, toll-program, facility, gantry-location, and real-time toll-pricing data so that third-party applications (trip planners, payment tools, smartphone apps) can consume live tolling information. | Evaluation in progress |