Merge pull request #542 from schnuerle/ms-rc-100-cleanup-b

Release Candidate 1.0.0 Cleanup B

Author: schnuerle

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 # MDS Pull Request
 
-Thank you for your contribution!
+Thank you for your contribution!  Please review our OMF [contributing page](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) to understand guidelines and policies for participation, and our [Code of Conduct page](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
 To avoid complications and help make the Review process as smooth as possible, make sure to:
 
 1. Target [**`dev`**](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/dev) branch. Please ensure you are targeting **`dev`**, not **`main`**. 
 1. Keep the *"Allow edits from maintainers"* button checked to help us resolve some issues for you.
 1. Be ready to resolve any merge conflicts before we approve your Pull Request.
+1. Have an up to date profile, per our Github [community profile](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#community-profile) guildance.
 
 ## Explain pull request
 

README.md

@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ To stay up to date on MDS releases, meetings, and events, please **subscribe to
 
 The Mobility Data Specification is an open source project with all development taking place on GitHub. Comments and ideas can be shared by [creating an issue](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/issues), and specific changes can be suggested by [opening a pull request](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/pulls). Before contributing, please review our OMF [CONTRIBUTING page](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) to understand guidelines and policies for participation and our [CODE OF CONDUCT page](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
 
-You can learn more about the polices, methodolgies, and tools in the MDS ecosystem in the [Mobility Data Management State of Practice](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/privacy-committee/wiki/Mobility-Data-Management-State-of-Practice) wiki.
+You can learn more about the polices, methodolgies, and tools in the MDS ecosystem in the [Mobility Data Management State of Practice](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/privacy-committee/blob/main/mobility-data-state-of-practice.md) wiki.
 
-You can also get involved in development by joining an OMF working group. The working groups maintain the OMF GitHub repositories and work through issues and pull requests. Each working group has its own mailing list for non-technical discussion and planning:
+You can also get involved in development by joining an [OMF working group](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/wiki#omf-meetings). The working groups maintain the OMF GitHub repositories and work through issues and pull requests. Each working group has its own mailing list for non-technical discussion and planning:
 
 Working Group | Mailing List | Description
 --- | --- | ---
@@ -38,13 +38,15 @@ For questions about MDS please contact [info@openmobilityfoundation.org](mailto:
 
 ## Versions
 
-The specification will be versioned using Git tags and [semantic versioning](https://semver.org/). See prior [releases](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/releases) and the [Release Guidelines](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/ReleaseGuidelines.md) for more information.
+The latest MDS release is in the [`main`](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/main) branch, and preparation for the next release occurs in the [`dev`](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/dev) branch.
 
-Information about the latest release and all releases are below. Please note, you may be viewing a development copy of the Mobility Data Specification based on the current branch. Info about the latest release and all releases is below.
-
-* [Latest Release](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/main)
+The MDS specification is versioned using Git tags and [semantic versioning](https://semver.org/). See prior [releases](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/releases) and the [Release Guidelines](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/ReleaseGuidelines.md) for more information.
 
+* [Latest Release](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/main) (main)
+* [Development Release](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/tree/dev) (dev)
 * [All Releases](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/releases)
+* [Release Timeline](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/wiki#mds-releases)
+* [Release Guidelines](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/ReleaseGuidelines.md)
 
 ## Cities Using MDS
 
@@ -57,7 +59,7 @@ for Shareable Dockless Mobility Device Permit Holders](https://www.atlantaga.gov
 * **Calgary, Canada**: Programs for a [Dockless Bike Share Pilot](https://www.calgary.ca/transportation/tp/cycling/cycling-strategy/bike-share-system.html?redirect=/bikeshare) and a [hared electric scooter pilot](https://www.calgary.ca/transportation/tp/cycling/cycling-strategy/shared-electric-scooter-pilot.html) that require [MDS in the application](https://www.calgary.ca/content/dam/www/transportation/tp/documents/cycling/cycling_strategy/framework-for-dockless-bike-share-permit-phase-2.pdf) and programs.
 * **Chicago, IL**: [E-Scooter Share Pilot Program](https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/supp_info/escooter-share-pilot-project.html) information.
 * **Denver, CO**: [Dockless Mobility Vehicle Pilot Permit Program](https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/transportation-infrastructure/programs-services/dockless-mobility.html) in the [Department of Transportation & Infrastructure](https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/transportation-infrastructure.html).
-* **Detroit, MI**: See the Public Works [Scooter Page[(https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/complete-streets/scooters) and the [Dockless Scooters Interpretation](http://www.detroitmi.gov/Portals/0/docs/DPW/Dockless%20Scooters%20Memo%20of%20Interpretation_Final%20Version%207%2020%2018_1.pdf)
+* **Detroit, MI**: See the Public Works [Scooter Page](https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/complete-streets/scooters) and the [Dockless Scooters Interpretation](http://www.detroitmi.gov/Portals/0/docs/DPW/Dockless%20Scooters%20Memo%20of%20Interpretation_Final%20Version%207%2020%2018_1.pdf)
 * **Kansas City, MO**: [Scooter and e-Bike Pilot Program](https://www.kcmo.gov/programs-initiatives/scooters-and-ebikes) document.
 * **Kelowna, Canada**: [Bikeshare Permit Program](https://www.kelowna.ca/roads-transportation/active-transportation/cycling/bikeshare-permit-program) and operator application.
 * **Los Angeles, CA**: The rules and guidelines for the Los Angeles Dockless Bikeshare Systems / Pilot Program can be found on [Council Clerk Connect](https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=17-1125) along with supporting info on [ladot.io](https://ladot.lacity.org/projects/transportation-services/shared-mobility/micromobility).
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ for Shareable Dockless Mobility Device Permit Holders](https://www.atlantaga.gov
 
 * _add a city here by [opening a pull request](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/compare/dev...dev) or [making an issue](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=feature-request---proposal.md&title=)_.
 
-Other cities include Baltimore, Bellevue, Charlotte, Oakland, and Seattle, via the [NACTO Guidelines for Regulating Shared Micromobility](https://nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NACTO_Shared_Micromobility_Guidelines_Web.pdf), page 48.
+Other cities include Baltimore, Bellevue, Charlotte, and Oakland, as mentioned in the [NACTO Guidelines for Regulating Shared Micromobility](https://nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NACTO_Shared_Micromobility_Guidelines_Web.pdf), page 48.
 
 ## Use Cases
 Some examples of how cities are using MDS in practice: