The Transport Data Commons Initiative (TDCI) is a collaborative global effort dedicated to transforming how transport data supports sustainable development in the sector. By creating an accessible, centralized and regularly updated transport data platform, the TDCI works towards enhancing efficiency and transparency for informed decision-making. This initiative brings together over 30 international partners, united in their mission to harmonize data processes and ensure the transport sector’s alignment with the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
The TDCI envisions a platform that fosters collaboration among governments, cities, international organizations, and civil society by enabling the exchange of reliable, standardized data. This shared approach aims to fill data gaps, reduce redundancies, and improve the quality of greenhouse gas emissions modeling, impact assessments and reporting to inform policy-making. By pooling resources and expertise, the initiative creates value that no single entity could achieve independently, paving the way for smarter and more sustainable transport solutions globally.
Our Contribution
With support from our funding, the TDCI is advancing the development of its core data infrastructure: the TDC Data Portal. This platform is built using the CKAN open-source data management system to enable seamless data access, integration, and visualization. The repository not only consolidates diverse data sources but also enables harmonized processing pipelines for transparent emissions modeling, adhering to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles.
To learn more about the TDCI and its initiatives, visit the TDCI project page.