Cascadia Mobility
Cascadia Mobility is an Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that plans, launches, and operates shared micromobility and active transportation programs for municipalities and transit agencies in the Pacific Northwest, primarily managing the City of Eugene's PeaceHealth Rides bike share program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersEugene, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cascadia Mobility does
Cascadia Mobility is an independent Oregon public benefit 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. The organization operates as a 'two-wheel transit agency,' planning, launching, and managing shared and active transportation programs on behalf of municipalities and transit agencies in the Pacific Northwest. Its flagship program is PeaceHealth Rides, the City of Eugene's bike share program, which Cascadia Mobility operates end-to-end — including maintenance, repair, marketing, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination — under a coalition that includes the City of Eugene, University of Oregon, Lane Transit District, Oregon Department of Transportation, and PeaceHealth as naming sponsor. In 2023, the organization expanded its service portfolio through a Superpedestrian e-scooter pilot that generated over 220,000 trips in nine months, and has since added Event Rack Rentals as a fee-based service line for community events.
The company's business model is a hybrid of three funding streams: grant funding from federal, state, and local sources; corporate sponsorships (exemplified by PeaceHealth's naming rights); and program-derived revenue from bike share operations and event rack rentals. It does not develop proprietary technology or software; its competitive differentiation rests on nonprofit status, community goodwill, and the operational expertise of a small leadership team with a decade of experience launching and running U.S. city-owned bike share programs. Cascadia Mobility serves two primary B2G segments — municipalities seeking to deploy shared micromobility without in-house operational capacity, and for-profit equipment vendors (e.g., Superpedestrian) needing a trusted local operating partner — while also engaging end consumers and event organizers through its programs. Distribution is direct and relationship-based across the Pacific Northwest, with no channel reseller or marketplace model.
Cascadia Mobility firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cascadia Mobility
- Legal name
- Cascadia Mobility
- Website
- https://cascadiamobility.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cascadia Mobility is an Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that plans, launches, and operates shared micromobility and active transportation programs for municipalities and transit agencies in the Pacific Northwest, primarily managing the City of Eugene's PeaceHealth Rides bike share program.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cascadia Mobility industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Shared Micromobility Services
- NAICS
- Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Support Activities for Transportation (488)
- SIC
- Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance) (TLAFAMAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked) (TLAFAMAE), Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE), Station-Based Bike Rentals (Bikeshare) (THADAGAD)
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Where Cascadia Mobility is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eugene
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cascadia Mobility business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Program Revenue: Revenue earned directly through the operation of shared micromobility programs such as bike share and e-scooter share. Fees collected from riders and/or service agreements with municipalities generate recurring operational income.
- Grants: Federal, state, and local grant funding used to support equipment purchase, lease, and program operations. Funding may cover capital expenditures as well as ongoing operational costs for shared micromobility programs.
- Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships provide critical funding to support programming and give local identity to shared transportation programs (e.g., PeaceHealth as naming sponsor for bike share program).
- Event Rack Rental Revenue: Fee-based rental of event bike racks to festivals, concerts, and community gatherings. Rental income is a small but tangible revenue stream tied to event operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Event Rack Rentals — capacity-based tiers |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Cascadia Mobility product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cascadia Mobility operates shared micromobility and active transportation programs on behalf of municipalities and transit agencies in the Pacific Northwest, primarily managing the City of Eugene's PeaceHealth Rides bike share program and a Superpedestrian e-scooter pilot. The nonprofit provides end-to-end program operations including consulting, fundraising, community outreach, marketing, professional operations management, stakeholder engagement, and information sharing, and also rents event bike racks to community events.
Product overview
Cascadia Mobility operates as a nonprofit operator providing shared micromobility and active transportation programs in the Pacific Northwest. The company offers a portfolio of operational services centered around two primary programs: PeaceHealth Rides (bike share) and SuperPedestrian E-scooter Pilot, supplemented by Event Rack Rentals. Beyond direct program operations, Cascadia Mobility provides consulting, fundraising, community outreach, professional operations management, stakeholder engagement, and information sharing services to cities and transit agencies seeking to launch or improve shared transportation systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PeaceHealth Rides: Bike share program managed by Cascadia Mobility for the City of Eugene, including contributions from City of Eugene, University of Oregon, Lane Transit District, Oregon Department of Transportation, and PeaceHealth.
Products and services
- PeaceHealth Rides Bike Share Program City of Eugene's bike share program managed by Cascadia Mobility, encompassing all aspects from maintenance and repair to marketing and community engagement. A collaborative program with contributions from City of Eugene, University of Oregon, Lane Transit District, Oregon Department of Transportation, and PeaceHealth.
- Superpedestrian E-scooter Pilot Program E-scooter sharing pilot program operated in partnership with Superpedestrian and the City of Eugene, providing electrified shared transportation options alongside the PeaceHealth Rides bike share program.
- Event Rack Rentals Sturdy bike racks available for rent at events including festivals, concerts, and community gatherings. Provides up to 8 racks per event with drop-off and pickup services managed directly by Cascadia Mobility.
- Shared Mobility Consulting Services Advisory services helping cities understand program goals, code considerations, vendor options, business planning, and site identification to facilitate stakeholder buy-in for shared micromobility programs.
- Fundraising and Grant Identification Services Assistance identifying and securing federal, state, and local funding for equipment purchase, lease, or operations, plus sponsorship opportunities for local identity and programming support.
- Professional Operations Management Professional operations management for shared transportation programs including data-driven system performance optimization, equipment training, and a safety-first approach to fleet and rider services.
- Stakeholder Engagement Services Facilitation services convening community stakeholder groups, institutions, agencies, and businesses to align on community goals, share information, and make programmatic decisions for shared transportation initiatives.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 220,000 trips generated during a 9-month e-scooter pilot program (March–December 2023)
Companies that use Cascadia Mobility
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Cascadia Mobility technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Cascadia Mobility partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- City of EugenecoreCity of Eugene is the primary municipal partner for Cascadia Mobility's flagship PeaceHealth Rides bike share program. Cascadia manages all aspects of the program including maintenance, repair, marketing, and community engagement. The city also partnered on the 2023 Superpedestrian e-scooter pilot.
- SuperpedestriancoreSuperpedestrian partnered with Cascadia Mobility to operate the City of Eugene's e-scooter pilot from March–December 2023. Cascadia provided local operations, staffing, and community management for Superpedestrian's e-scooter fleet.
- University of OregoncoreContributing partner in the PeaceHealth Rides bike share program, providing institutional support and campus integration for shared micromobility services in the Eugene metro area.
- Lane Transit District (LTD)coreLane Transit District is a collaborative partner in the PeaceHealth Rides bike share program, contributing to shared micromobility planning and integration with broader transit services in the Eugene-Springfield area.
- Oregon Department of TransportationminorODOT is listed as a contributing partner in the PeaceHealth Rides bike share program, providing funding and regulatory alignment support for shared micromobility in Oregon.
- PeaceHealthcorePeaceHealth is the naming sponsor of the PeaceHealth Rides bike share program. The healthcare organization provides critical sponsorship funding that supports programming and gives the program its local identity.
- Shift Community CyclesminorShift Community Cycles is referred by Cascadia Mobility for Bike Valet Parking Services at events. This is a referral relationship where Cascadia directs event organizers needing valet services to Shift Community Cycles.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cascadia Mobility competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bird: Bird is a national shared e-scooter operator that contracts with municipalities for permitted scooter programs. Its city-level operations are a comparable for the Superpedestrian e-scooter pilot Cascadia Mobility operated in Eugene.
- Lime: Lime operates shared e-bikes and e-scooters across dozens of U.S. cities and partners with municipalities on program launches. As a scaled for-profit operator, Lime is a comparable for the e-scooter and e-bike program operations Cascadia Mobility delivers for cities like Eugene.
- Spin (Varo Vision): Spin operates shared e-scooter and e-bike programs across U.S. and European cities. As a scaled for-profit micromobility vendor that contracts with municipalities, it is a comparable for the third-party hardware partner relationship Cascadia Mobility delivers local operations for.
- Lyft: Lyft operates large-scale bike share systems including Citi Bike (NYC), Capital Bikeshare (DC region), and Bay Wheels (SF Bay Area). It is a broader incumbent in shared mobility that competes for municipal bike share contracts where Cascadia Mobility also operates.
Regional players
- Commute.org: Commute.org is a San Mateo County transportation management association that promotes alternative commute modes including biking, transit, and carpooling. As a regional nonprofit mobility-services intermediary, it is structurally comparable to Cascadia Mobility's role bridging municipal and commuter needs.
Others
- PeopleForBikes: PeopleForBikes is a U.S. bicycle advocacy and industry nonprofit. As a mission-aligned cycling nonprofit operating nationally, it is a thematic peer for Cascadia Mobility's nonprofit advocacy and community engagement role in active transportation.
- Better Bike Share Initiative: Better Bike Share Initiative is a philanthropic collaborative focused on equitable bike share access across U.S. cities. It is an adjacent nonprofit peer whose mission of equitable shared mobility aligns with Cascadia Mobility's equity-focused program delivery.
- Toole Design: Toole Design is an active transportation planning and engineering firm that advises cities on bike share and multimodal programs. Its consulting services overlap with Cascadia Mobility's city-side consulting and program-launch advisory offerings.
Direct peers
- BCycle: BCycle (a Trek Bicycle subsidiary) operates station-based bike share systems in more than 40 U.S. cities. Like Cascadia Mobility, it partners with municipalities to deliver bike share as a turnkey service, making it a direct comparable for city-operated shared micromobility programs.
- POGOH (Pittsburgh Bike Share): POGOH is a nonprofit-operated bike share system in Pittsburgh. Its nonprofit operations model serving a single mid-sized metro is structurally analogous to Cascadia Mobility's Eugene PeaceHealth Rides program.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Cascadia Mobility financial estimates
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Cascadia Mobility leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Cascadia Mobility funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Cascadia Mobility M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cascadia Mobility
What does Cascadia Mobility do?
Cascadia Mobility operates shared micromobility and active transportation programs on behalf of municipalities and transit agencies in the Pacific Northwest, primarily managing the City of Eugene's PeaceHealth Rides bike share program and a Superpedestrian e-scooter pilot. The nonprofit provides end-to-end program operations including consulting, fundraising, community outreach, marketing, professional operations management, stakeholder engagement, and information sharing, and also rents event bike racks to community events.
Is Cascadia Mobility a public or private company?
Cascadia Mobility is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Cascadia Mobility founded?
Cascadia Mobility was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cascadia Mobility based?
Cascadia Mobility is headquartered in Eugene, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cascadia Mobility make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Program Revenue is the primary driver. The others are grants, sponsorships and event Rack Rental Revenue.
Who are Cascadia Mobility's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bird, Lime, Spin (Varo Vision) and Lyft. Commute.org is listed as a regional player. Others are PeopleForBikes, Better Bike Share Initiative and Toole Design. Direct peers are BCycle and POGOH (Pittsburgh Bike Share).
Does Cascadia Mobility have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cascadia Mobility.
What industry is Cascadia Mobility in?
Cascadia Mobility's product category is Shared Micromobility Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFAMAJ, Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance), with a secondary code of TLAFAMAE, Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked). Its NAICS code is 485 and its SIC code is 4100.