A. SUMMARY The dataset contains data by SFMTA for use according to the Mobility Data Specification (MDS) Geography API. The Geography API allows regulatory agencies to define geographies that may be used by providers of mobility services and may be referenced in other portions of a MDS implementation. More information about MDS can be found here.

The SFMTA uses MDS data to enforce regulations and conduct planning analyses related to its shared micromobility permit programs. The Geography API currently contains the key neighborhoods used by the SFMTA’s Powered Scooter Share Permit Program to help ensure that permitted operators offer an equitable and convenient distribution of services across San Francisco.

Additional geographies may be added for analytical and/or other regulatory needs.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED Staff create the geographies according to a regulatory and/or analytical need according to the MDS Geography API specification.

C. UPDATE PROCESS Updates are made as needed. All previous geographies are included, even if they are no longer in effect.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET The data by itself may be of limited value, as the MDS Geography API is intended to be used in conjunction with other MDS APIs and regulatory functions.

E. RELATED DATASETS SFMTA also makes the geographies data available via an API at services.sfmta.com/mobility/2_0/geographies.

Dashboards containing aggregated MDS data as well as other datasets related to SFMTA's shared micromobility programs can be found here.