California Bicycle Coalition

What California Bicycle Coalition does

California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) is a Sacramento-based statewide nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1994 that promotes bicycle and active transportation infrastructure policy in California. It operates as a 501(c)(4) alongside a related 501(c)(3), the California Mobility Fund (formerly the California Bicycle Coalition Education Fund), which channels tax-deductible donations. CalBike's primary functional roles are legislative and administrative advocacy at the state capitol, public education through content (newsletter, blog, California Bicycle Laws database, E-Bike Resources hub, Quick-Build Bikeway Design Guide, Incomplete Streets report), and coalition building across a network of 40+ local bicycle advocacy organizations representing over 30,000 collective dues-paying members and 50+ partner staff statewide.

The organization's core offerings are not commercial products but advocacy services, educational resources, and community convenings. Key products include the Legislative Watch tracker, the biennial California Bicycle Summit, a Summit Sessions webinar series, and policy toolkits such as the Quick-Build Bikeway Design Guide co-developed with Alta Planning + Design. The technology surface is a WordPress-based website (calbike.org) supporting content publishing, action alerts, and donation processing; no proprietary software platform or AI capability is evidenced.

Revenue comes from individual memberships at tiered monthly dues ($5-$60/month), a structured Business Membership program with Bronze through Platinum levels ($2,500-$20,000 annually), individual donations (recurring and one-time), and a vehicle donation program through partner Car Easy. Distribution relies on direct membership sales, the local partner network, the biennial Summit as a convening channel, and a bi-weekly email newsletter reaching 35,000-45,000 subscribers.

Name

California Bicycle Coalition

Legal name

California Bicycle Coalition

Website

https://calbike.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

California Bicycle Coalition is a Sacramento-based statewide nonprofit founded in 1994 that advocates for bicycle and active transportation policy in California through legislative advocacy, public education, and a network of 40+ local partner organizations serving over 30,000 members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership: Monthly membership dues at tiered levels ($5-$60/month) providing advocacy support, merchandise, event access, and raffle entries.
2. Business Membership Program: Corporate sponsorships at Bronze ($2,500), Silver ($5,000), Gold ($10,000), and Platinum ($20,000) levels with recognition in CalBike Report and social media.
3. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters, including tax-deductible options through California Mobility Fund (501(c)(3)).
4. Vehicle Donations: Used vehicle and boat donations processed through partner Car Easy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) is a 501(c)(4) statewide nonprofit that conducts legislative and administrative advocacy for bicycle and active transportation infrastructure in California. It advances policy through coalition building across 40+ local partner organizations, public education, and movement-building events, and sustains operations through individual memberships, business memberships, donations, and grants.

Product overview

CalBike (California Bicycle Coalition) is a statewide bicycle advocacy nonprofit organization that does not offer a commercial product in the traditional sense. Its primary offerings are advocacy services, educational resources, and community programs including: E-Bike Resources hub covering regulation and safety; Maps & Routes for California cycling; California Bicycle Laws reference guide; the Quick-Build Bikeway Design Guide toolkit for communities; the Incomplete Streets research report; the biennial California Bicycle Summit and Summit Sessions webinar series; membership programs for individuals and businesses; and legislative advocacy including the Legislative Watch tracker. These offerings work together to advance CalBike's mission of creating equitable, inclusive, and prosperous communities where bicycling enables Californians to lead healthy lives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Secured $1.1 billion for active transportation projects in 2022, more than four times previous funding levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alta Planning + DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to create the Quick-Build Bikeway Design Guide, a free resource helping California communities build safe streets quickly and affordably using low-cost materials.
• Pedal AheadcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdministrator of California's E-Bike Incentive Project for the California Air Resources Board (CARB), distributing vouchers to help Californians afford e-bikes.
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency administering the $10 million e-bike subsidy program that CalBike helped secure in 2021.
• WaymominorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 California Bicycle Summit sponsor.
• AARP CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of 2008 Complete Streets legislation; ongoing partner in Complete Streets advocacy.
• LimeminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 California Bicycle Summit sponsor representing micro-mobility industry.
• LyftminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 California Bicycle Summit sponsor.
• ZooxminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 California Bicycle Summit sponsor representing autonomous vehicle technology.
• PeopleForBikescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational bicycle advocacy organization; co-sponsor of SB 1167 e-bike legislation and partner in e-bike training resources development.
• Streets For AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of SB 1167 legislation to clarify e-bike classifications and protect consumer safety.
• Streets Are For EveryonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of SB 1167 legislation; advocacy partner for street safety.
• Local Bicycle Coalition PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor40+ local bicycle and bike/walk organizations across California with over 30,000 members; represented on Policy Advisory Council with strategic influence and board appointment power.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PeopleForBikes: National bicycle advocacy organization and CalBike's named co-sponsor on SB 1167 e-bike legislation. Operates the federal-level counterpart role to CalBike's state-level role, making it the most direct peer in mission, structure, and policy approach.
• League of American Bicyclists: The historic national bicycling advocacy nonprofit (founded 1880). Compares to CalBike as a peer mission-based advocacy organization promoting bicycling safety, infrastructure, and policy across a broader geographic scope.
• San Francisco Bicycle Coalition: One of CalBike's named 40+ local partner organizations and the largest urban bike coalition in California. Comparable as a membership-driven bicycle advocacy nonprofit, just at city scale rather than state scale.
• Transportation Alternatives: New York City-based advocacy organization for walking, biking, and public space. Closest geographic analog to a California Bicycle Coalition, with very similar membership, legislative advocacy, and street-safety mission model.
• Streets For All: California-based street and active-transportation advocacy coalition, named co-sponsor with CalBike on SB 1167. Directly comparable in scope (California) and policy focus, operating as a peer coalition rather than a subordinate.
• Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE): California street-safety advocacy organization named as CalBike's co-sponsor on SB 1167. Directly comparable in mission (street safety, pedestrian/cyclist protection) and operates in the same California legislative arena.

Broad incumbents

• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: National nonprofit advocating for rail-trail conversion and active-transportation infrastructure. Comparable mission and nonprofit advocacy structure but operates at a broader infrastructure/policy level rather than bicycling-specific.
• AARP California: Co-sponsor with CalBike on the 2008 Complete Streets legislation. A larger, established advocacy organization that has partnered strategically on CalBike's flagship legislative wins, comparable as a mission-driven nonprofit coalition partner.

Regional players

• Bike East Bay: One of CalBike's named local partner organizations serving the East Bay. Comparable as a bicycle advocacy nonprofit at a smaller regional scale; functions more as a member of CalBike's coalition than a true competing peer.

Emerging players

• California Walks: California-based pedestrian advocacy nonprofit that frequently partners with CalBike on Complete Streets and active-transportation initiatives. Comparable in advocacy model and shared legislative agenda, focused on walking rather than bicycling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CalBike
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalBikeCoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-bicycle-coalition
• Instagraminstagram.com/calbikeorg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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