The NACTO Designing Cities Conference 2026 in Minneapolis brought together transportation leaders, planners, engineers, and mobility innovators from across North America and INRIX was proud to be part of the conversation showcasing our latest mobility analytics solutions. The varied activities, panels, and attendees taught valuable lessons and reinvigorated our first-time attendees and grizzled veterans alike. Being a part of the conference gave INRIX a direct line into the conversations around what’s urgent, what is not working, and what meaningful change looks like on the ground. City transportation agencies are actively shaping what safer, more equitable streets look like for the people who live in their cities; by listening to and engaging in what is said at the conference, INRIX can make sure what we are building as a company actually moves the needle. OMF Workshop Highlights Data-Driven Mobility Management One of the highlights was the Open Mobility Foundation Academy Workshop co-hosted by INRIX at the start of the conference. The session generated strong attendance and engagement, with thoughtful discussions and collaborative exercises focused on how cities are transitioning from static, analog rules to dynamic, data-driven mobility management. Participants explored the growing importance of standards such as the Mobility Data Specification and Curb Data Specification and how these frameworks allow cities and private operators to collaborate while preserving privacy and public oversight. Minneapolis Showcases Best Practices and Real Lessons From the Field The City of Minneapolis proved to be an exceptional host city. They wove the city’s story and the weight of ongoing struggles into the conference program. It was a grounding reminder that the decisions we make as transportation professionals don’t happen in a vacuum. From informative walkshops (the hallmark of the Designing Cities conference) to hands-on experiences like painting a bus lane at night, the conference showcased how transportation