Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)

What Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) does

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, operating as BEST Mobility since its 2026 rebrand, is a registered Canadian charitable organization (CRA #140171216 RR 0001) founded in 1991 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The organization delivers community-based active-mobility programming across Metro Vancouver, with five core program lines: the Bike Valet parking service at public events; WALK30, a mass-participation walking challenge engaging residents and elementary schools; Eco-Voyage, a youth education program; Living Streets, a neighborhood-level street activation initiative; and Seniors on the Move, a seniors' transportation program delivered in partnership with Vancouver Cycling Without Age and the United Way BC Provincial Working Group on Seniors' Transportation. Staffing is small (1-10 employees), supported by board governance and episodic UBC student placements.

BEST's business model is that of a registered charity: revenue is generated through individual donations, BESTIE memberships, corporate sponsorships, municipal and provincial grants, and United Way allocations. The organization does not operate a fee-for-service commercial offering, does not sell products, and does not license technology. Distribution occurs through event-based activation (Bike Valet deployments at festivals and civic events such as Canada Day), school-district partnerships for WALK30, and outreach to Indigenous communities and local governments. Its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, launched in June 2026, formalizes program expansion and organizational renewal at the 35-year mark, coinciding with the rebrand to BEST Mobility that broadens positioning beyond the original environmental-transportation framing into a wider active-mobility mandate.

Name

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)

Legal name

Better Environmentally Sound Transportation

Website

https://best.bc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BEST Mobility is a Vancouver-based registered charity, founded in 1991, that delivers community active-mobility programming across Metro Vancouver through Bike Valet, WALK30, Eco-Voyage, Living Streets, and Seniors on the Move, funded by donations, memberships, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active Transportation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social, Community & Senior Center Outings Transport (HSABAOAG), Door-to-Door Senior Ride Services (Non-Medical) (HSABAOAB)

Keywords

• Active transportation services
• Sustainable transportation advocacy
• Community walking programs
• Bike valet services
• Transit training workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: BEST is a registered charity (CRA #140171216 RR 0001) that relies on donations to fund programs. Donations support active transportation education, infrastructure advocacy, and community programming across British Columbia.
2. Membership (BESTIE): The organization offers a BESTIE membership program for community members to support the organization and gain access to resources and updates on sustainable transportation initiatives.
3. Sponsorships and Grants: BEST receives support from sponsors and partners to deliver programs and initiatives. The organization collaborates with government agencies and foundations for grant funding to support active transportation education and infrastructure advocacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BEST Mobility operates as a registered non-profit charitable organization that delivers community-based active transportation programs across British Columbia. Its core offerings include the Bike Valet (free secure parking for micro-mobility devices at high-traffic areas and events), Eco-Voyage (multilingual multi-modal transportation workshops for newcomers and underserved communities), Living Streets (free guided community walks), Seniors on the Move (transit training, research, and advocacy for older adults), and WALK30 (an annual April walking challenge). All programs are delivered free of charge and funded through donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

BEST Mobility operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of community-based active transportation programs. The core offerings include: The Bike Valet (free secure parking for micro-mobility devices at events and high-traffic areas), Eco-Voyage (multilingual transportation education workshops for newcomers), Living Streets (guided community walks), Seniors on the Move (transit training for older adults), and WALK30 (annual walking challenge competition). These programs collectively work to remove barriers to sustainable transportation and support people of all ages and abilities across British Columbia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bike Valet: Free, secure parking service for micro-mobility devices at high-traffic areas and events.
• WALK30
• Eco-Voyage
• Living Streets
• Seniors on the Move

Products and services

• The Bike Valet A free, secure parking service for micro-mobility devices (bikes, scooters, etc.) in high-traffic areas and at events, facilitating safe active commuting for individual riders, commuters, and event attendees.
• Eco-Voyage Free workshops and resources on multi-modal transportation provided in multiple languages, helping newcomers and underserved communities navigate sustainable transportation options in British Columbia.
• Living Streets Free guided community walks through Metro Vancouver's most scenic routes, designed to facilitate community connection and improve participants' mental and physical health.
• Seniors on the Move A program supporting senior mobility through research, advocacy, and transit training to enhance transportation options and promote lifelong mobility for older adults across BC.
• WALK30 A virtual competition held annually in April in which participants walk 30 minutes for 30 days, strengthening community connections and encouraging re-evaluation of personal transportation habits.
• BESTIE Membership A community-support membership program that provides BEST Mobility's supporters with updates and resources on sustainable transportation initiatives in exchange for recurring contributions to the registered charity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,107,792 walking minutes logged in WALK30 2026 from 1,119 participants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and supporting.

• United Way BCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST Mobility co-chairs the Provincial Working Group on Seniors' Transportation with United Way BC. This collaboration advocates for a more inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly transportation system in British Columbia.
• Vancouver Cycling Without AgesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST's Seniors on the Move program is collaborating with Vancouver Cycling Without Age to provide additional mobility options and experiences for seniors in Metro Vancouver.
• Optimum SecuritysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bicycle Valet partnered with Optimum Security to provide industry-leading expertise in ensuring the safety and security of patrons, staff, and bikes at Bike Valet locations.
• Sponsors and PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBEST Mobility works alongside various organizations that share the vision for accessible, sustainable transportation. Sponsors are acknowledged on the website and support various programs including the Bike Valet and WALK30 challenge.
• Local Governments and Indigenous CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEST works with local governments and Indigenous communities to advance active transportation projects through cost-shared provincial funding programs. The organization advocates for infrastructure investments at the provincial level.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cycling Without Age Canada: Non-profit providing cycling experiences for seniors. BEST directly collaborates with the Vancouver chapter to expand senior mobility options, making this a tightly aligned peer on the Seniors on the Move mission.
• HASTE (Hub for Active School Travel Education): BC-based non-profit supporting active school transportation. Highly comparable to BEST in promoting walking, cycling, and transit use among youth and families in the same provincial geography.
• HUB Cycling (formerly Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition): BC-based non-profit cycling advocacy organization operating across Metro Vancouver. Highly comparable to BEST in mission (promoting cycling as active transportation), geographic focus, and community-programming model.
• Walk Bike Vancouver Society: Vancouver-based non-profit advocating for walkable, bikeable streets. Directly comparable to BEST's Living Streets program and broader active transportation advocacy mission within the same Metro Vancouver geography.
• ITN Canada (Community Transportation Network): Non-profit ride services for older adults and persons with disabilities. Comparable to BEST's Seniors on the Move program in serving non-medical mobility needs of older Canadians through community-organized transport.
• Mobi by HHBBC (Vancouver Bike Share): Vancouver's public bike share system. Comparable as a bike-based mobility service in Metro Vancouver that complements BEST's active transportation and Bike Valet programs.
• Active Transportation Canada: National non-profit advancing active transportation policy and infrastructure in Canada. Comparable as an advocacy-driven, multi-program non-profit operating in the same active transportation space as BEST at a broader geographic scale.

Emerging players

• America Walks: U.S.-based walking advocacy non-profit. Comparable as a community-focused organization promoting walking as transportation, analogous to BEST's WALK30 and Living Streets programs but in a different national context.

Regional players

• Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation: Municipal provider of community recreation programming and community walks in Metro Vancouver. Operates overlapping community-engagement programming in the same geographic territory without directly competing for donor funding.

Broad incumbents

• TransLink (South Coast BC Transportation Authority): Regional transit authority serving Metro Vancouver. While a much larger governmental body, TransLink is the primary transit operator BEST's programs (Seniors on the Move, Eco-Voyage) depend on and advocate within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BESTmobility
• Facebookfacebook.com/BetterEnvironmentallySoundTransportation

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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