Reference Implementations
Working examples and demo applications that showcase best practices for implementing mobility and transport data standards in real-world scenarios.
What Are Reference Implementations?
Reference implementations demonstrate how to correctly use or integrate a specific mobility data standard. They provide proven, reusable examples that help developers, data providers, and public authorities understand how to build interoperable solutions.
They are useful for:
- Developers learning how to use a standard in practice
- System integrators implementing compliant interfaces
- Public authorities evaluating best practices and conformance
Types of Reference Implementations
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Data Exchange APIs | Implementations of DATEX II, SIRI, or NeTEx services | DATEX II REST API Reference |
| Publishing Workflows | Sample pipelines for data publication on NAPs | NeTEx → NAP Publisher Demo |
| Metadata Catalogues | Example DCAT-AP / mobilityDCAT-AP portals | Open Mobility Metadata Portal |
| End-to-End Solutions | Complete integration demos showing multiple standards | Cross-Standard Integration Demo |
Common Use Cases
Learning and Experimentation
Explore working codebases to understand how standards are applied.
Rapid Prototyping
Use example implementations as starting points for new projects.
Conformance Testing
Compare your implementation against reference systems to ensure compliance.
Demonstrations and Training
Support workshops or technical documentation with live examples.
Example Tool
DATEX II REST API Reference
- Open-source implementation of the DATEX II REST interface
- Demonstrates schema validation and payload exchange
- Ideal for learning and integration testing
- Developed under the CEN/EN 16157 framework
Related Categories
Available Tools
NPlan
NeTEx Tool
Open-source editor and backend system for creating and maintaining demand-responsive transport (DRT), flexible transport services, and timetable-based route planning