Safe Routes Partnership

What Safe Routes Partnership does

Safe Routes Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, that advocates for safe walking, bicycling, and rolling transportation, particularly for children traveling to school. The organization serves K-12 schools and school districts, local communities and municipalities, underserved and low-income communities, state departments of transportation, and a network of more than 800 partner affiliates spanning health, advocacy, and active transportation organizations. Its core programs — Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Parks, and Safe Routes to Libraries — use a proprietary Six E's framework (Engagement, Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Equity, Evaluation) to guide program design, complemented by Active Communities, Shared Use, and Safe Routes to Healthy Food initiatives.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its deliverables are advocacy frameworks, policy research, training curricula, toolkits (including the Building Blocks Guide, Bike & Roll Day Toolkit, and Walking School Bus toolkit), state report cards, webinars, and signature events such as the annual Safe Routes to School National Conference, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and Bike & Roll to School Day. Distribution occurs through self-serve online resources, a paid consulting practice serving states and communities, a member-only Google Group, and an extensive partner network.

Revenue is generated through foundation and corporate grants (including Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, California Endowment, CDC, U.S. DOT, and GM), individual donations via the GiveLively platform, Cy Pres awards, a Leadership Circle corporate sponsorship program, and fee-based consulting services, with mini-grants of $500 and $1,000 distributed for specific events. The organization reports having helped secure approximately $14 billion in safer infrastructure funding over the past decade and serves more than 17,000 schools reaching an estimated 6.8 million children.

Name

Safe Routes Partnership

Legal name

The Safe Routes Partnership

Website

https://saferoutespartnership.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safe Routes Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 that advances safe walking, biking, and rolling for children and communities through policy advocacy, consulting, training, a proprietary Six E's framework, and a national network of more than 800 partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active transportation and Safe Routes advocacy services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

School Zone & Child Safety Systems (School Zone Flashers, Crossing Control, Speed Enforcement) (TLAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road Safety Audits, Engineering & Data Analytics Services (RSA, Blackspot Analysis, Vision Zero Programs) (TLAJAGAM), On-Foot Escort & Safe Walk Services (Home/School/Neighborhood) (HSAAAKAC), Transportation & Access Services (Shuttles, Ferry Access, Scenic Drives Permits) (THAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Active transportation advocacy
• Safe routes programs
• Community health nonprofit
• Walking school infrastructure
• Policy coalition building

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Corporate Funding: The Safe Routes Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by foundations, corporations, and individuals who share their values of reversing childhood obesity, increasing physical activity, and creating livable communities. Funders include Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, California Endowment, GM, CDC, and Department of Transportation.
2. Donations and Membership: The organization accepts donations through GiveLively platform and has a Leadership Circle corporate sponsorship program with Bronze, and presumably other tiers. They also accept Cy Pres awards from class action cases.
3. Consulting Services: The Safe Routes Partnership provides consulting services to states and communities, including workshops, trainings, and technical assistance to strengthen Safe Routes to School programs. They help communities compete for federal funding and implement programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Safe Routes Partnership is a national nonprofit that delivers advocacy, technical assistance, consulting, training, and resource publication to advance Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Parks, and Safe Routes to Libraries programs in communities across the United States. It equips schools, municipalities, and state agencies with frameworks, toolkits, workshops, and policy support to build safer walking and biking infrastructure, supported by foundation, corporate, and federal funding.

Product overview

The Safe Routes Partnership operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services focused on advancing safe walking, biking, and rolling transportation. The core offerings include three main programs—Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Parks, and Safe Routes to Libraries—alongside supporting programs for Active Communities, Shared Use, and Safe Routes to Healthy Food. The organization provides consulting services, publishes comprehensive resources and toolkits (Building Blocks Guide, 6 E's materials, Bike & Roll Day Toolkit, Walking School Bus toolkit), and organizes signature events including the annual Safe Routes to School National Conference, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and Bike & Roll to School Day. Communication channels include an E-News newsletter and a Google Group community platform. The organization also offers a Launch Communities Program providing technical assistance to build Safe Routes programs at the local level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Routes to School: Core program helping children walk, bike, and roll to school safely through infrastructure improvements, education, and encouragement programs.
• Safe Routes to Parks
• Safe Routes to Libraries

Products and services

• Safe Routes to School The flagship program of the Safe Routes Partnership that helps children walk, bike, and roll to school safely by improving street safety and promoting active travel, implemented through the Six E's framework (Engagement, Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Equity, Evaluation). It is targeted at K-12 schools, school districts, and the local municipalities that support them.
• Safe Routes to Parks Program that improves access to parks by making it safer, more convenient, and more equitable to walk, bike, or take public transportation to parks and green spaces. It is targeted at local communities, municipalities, and park agencies.
• Safe Routes to Libraries Program supporting safe, active, and equitable access to public libraries through improved walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure. It is targeted at local communities, library systems, and municipalities.
• Active Communities Program promoting active transportation and healthier communities through policy advocacy and community engagement at the local and regional levels, targeted at municipal governments and partner organizations.
• Shared Use Initiative focused on shared-use agreements and strategies that maximize community access to facilities and infrastructure for active transportation. It is targeted at local governments, schools, and community organizations.
• Safe Routes to Healthy Food Program connecting communities to healthy food sources through improved walking and biking routes to grocery stores, farmers markets, and other food destinations, targeted at underserved communities and local governments.
• Launch Communities Program Technical assistance program that provides action plans and direct support to communities to build or grow Safe Routes to School programs, targeted at schools, districts, and municipalities seeking structured implementation help.
• Safe Routes Consulting Services Professional consulting services offered to states and communities to strengthen Safe Routes to School programs, including workshops, trainings, and technical assistance delivered through case studies and direct support. Targeted at state DOTs, municipalities, and school districts.
• Resources and Toolkits Library Comprehensive library of published resources including the Building Blocks Guide, 6 E's framework materials, Bike & Roll Day Toolkit, Walking School Bus toolkit, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day materials, engineering solutions guides, and walk audit toolkits, freely available to schools, communities, and practitioners.
• Safe Routes to School National Conference Annual national conference that brings together Safe Routes practitioners, advocates, and stakeholders for training, networking, and resource sharing, serving the movement's professional community.
• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Annual celebration held every November 14th honoring Ruby Bridges' courage by encouraging students to walk to school with activities focused on anti-racism, kindness, and community connection; supported by $500 and $1,000 mini-grants.
• Bike & Roll to School Day Annual celebration encouraging students to bike, scooter, skateboard, or roll to school, designed to build confidence and spark a lifelong love of active transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% increase in kids biking and walking where Safe Routes to School is implemented
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• ObviominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Leadership Circle Bronze Sponsor. Obvio is redefining traffic enforcement as public infrastructure with automation and empathy, helping cities enforce smarter while earning public trust.
• Indelible SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Leadership Circle Sponsor. Committed to delivering people-centered solutions that enrich lives with integrity, agility, and practical expertise.
• I'm Safe (Child Safety Solutions, Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Leadership Circle Bronze Sponsor. I'm Safe brings together parents, child safety experts, community health educators, law enforcement, and pediatricians dedicated to teaching children to think and act safely.
• AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner organization collaborating to advance Safe Routes to School and active transportation for communities across the lifespan, including older adults.
• National PTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner providing reach into parent and family networks to support Safe Routes to School initiatives at schools nationwide.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner bringing health expertise and advocacy resources to promote physical activity through Safe Routes to School.
• PeopleForBikescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally Bikes Belong, this organization originally hosted the Safe Routes Partnership as a project. Continues as a key partner in the bicycling and active transportation ecosystem.
• League of American BicyclistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational bicycling advocacy organization collaborating on policy and infrastructure initiatives for safer cycling.
• Rails-to-Trails ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on trails and active transportation infrastructure across the United States.
• Active Living By DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on building healthy communities through active design and planning.
• Salud America!majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on Latino health equity, bringing expertise on serving Hispanic/Latino communities.
• America WalksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational walking advocacy organization promoting walkable communities.
• ChangeLab SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing legal and policy expertise for healthy community design.
• PolicyLinkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on advancing economic and social equity.
• Smart Growth AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization promoting smart growth and sustainable community development.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: Large national nonprofit advocating for adults 50+ with a Livable Communities program covering walkable streets and age-friendly infrastructure. It is a core strategic partner of Safe Routes Partnership and brings significant lobbying and funding capacity to overlapping active-transportation goals.
• Smart Growth America: Coalition-based organization promoting compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development and houses the National Complete Streets Coalition. It operates at broader land-use and policy scale than Safe Routes Partnership but shares federal active transportation advocacy.
• American Heart Association: Large national health nonprofit that funds physical-activity initiatives including active transportation. It is a longtime Safe Routes Partnership partner providing health-based framing, funding, and grassroots reach that complements school-focused safety work.

Direct peers

• America Walks: National walking advocacy nonprofit that supports walkable communities through policy, research, and a national network of walking advocates. It is a current Safe Routes Partnership partner with strong overlap on federal active transportation funding advocacy.
• PeopleForBikes: National bicycling advocacy and industry trade association that originally housed Safe Routes Partnership as a project. Both organizations share federal policy advocacy on active transportation funding and pursue overlapping bicycling infrastructure goals.
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit that converts former rail corridors into multiuse trails and advocates for active transportation infrastructure funding. It is a core strategic partner of Safe Routes Partnership and operates in an overlapping advocacy and policy space at the federal level.
• League of American Bicyclists: National bicycling advocacy organization working on federal, state, and local policy to make cycling safer and more accessible. It is a long-standing Safe Routes Partnership partner and competes for the same federal and foundation dollars for active transportation.
• National Complete Streets Coalition: Coalition advocating for street design that serves all users — pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists — with policy support to state and local governments. It directly overlaps Safe Routes Partnership's school and neighborhood street safety mission.
• Active Living By Design: National program that creates healthy, active communities through community design and policy change. It is a current Safe Routes Partnership partner and addresses an overlapping active-living and equity agenda through community-level interventions.

Emerging players

• ChangeLab Solutions: Nonprofit providing legal and policy expertise to advance health equity through changes to laws, policies, and built environments. It is a current Safe Routes Partnership partner with direct overlap in policy and equity advisory services for community design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SafeRoutesNow
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SRTSNP
• Facebookfacebook.com/saferoutespartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-routes-to-school-national-partnership
• Instagraminstagram.com/safe_routes_partnership

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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