Open data is transforming how cities understand and improve public transport. In Mexico, the collaboration between Codeando México, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap (HOTOSM), and Trufi Association are making informal routes visible, usable, and part of the decision-making process.
This episode of the Spanish language podcast Ciudades y Transporte Sustentable, (Cities and Sustainable Transport) highlights how Trufi partners, open mapping and community participation are reshaping mobility.
Watch the Episode (in Spanish)
Key quotes translated to English below.
Key Quotes
“Technology is not a panacea, and it is not apolitical. That’s why we need people at the table who deeply understand the issues we are trying to solve.” — Alma Rangel, Executive Director, Codeando México
“With Humanitarian OpenStreetMap and Trufi Association, we work with organizations that understand collaborative mapping, citizen participation, and public transport data.”
“The first step is improving the base map of the city. Then we collect route information—not just from point A to point B, but fares, travel times, and stops — so the data really helps riders.”
“The goal is to generate GTFS datasets, a standard format that allows information to connect with city apps, journey planners, or any system where people search for public transport.”
“Our very first project involved 40 citizens who each rode a full bus route. We believe routes will always change as cities evolve, and citizens must be involved in keeping information updated.”
Collaboration Matters
Open data, volunteer-driven mapping, and shared technical standards bridge the gap between communities and policymakers. Our partnership is training local participants to create that digital transport maps that enable inclusive mobility and community participation.
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