OpenThePaths 2026: Connecting People and Places Through Sustainable Access
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seattle, WA, US
OpenThePaths 2026: Connecting People and Places Through Sustainable Access
A free, two-day, hybrid mini-conference focusing on nondrivers’ freedom to move around and how shared stewardship of statewide pedestrian and transit data is a requirement for more just, accessible mobility.
Conference Summary
OpenThePaths 2026 brings together community advocates, agencies, DOTs, and transit providers to learn how to use and maintain OS-CONNECT and allied statewide data. Over two days, participants explore real workflows for ADA compliance, Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, and accessibility scoring that can be done in minutes, not months. Day 1 is organized as a user convening with shared morning sessions and parallel afternoon tracks; Day 2 focuses on power, policy translation, sustainability, and role-based collaboration.
Quick Info and Registration
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Dates: February 26–27, 2026
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Location: Zillow Commons, Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
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Audience: Community advocates, GIS leads, engineers, planners, ADA coordinators, DOT staff, transit operators, disability organizations, and researchers.
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Tracks:
- Day 1: Morning shared; afternoon Track A (technical) and Track B (governance & frontend use)
- Day 2: Shared sessions + affinity groups
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Registration: Register here!