Capital Streets

What Capital Streets does

Capital Streets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2023 and headquartered in Troy, New York. Co-founded by James Rath and Kyle Hatch, the organization is dedicated to advancing walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities in New York's Capital Region through grassroots action and advocacy at the local, regional, and state levels. Its primary constituents are community residents and advocacy organizations in the Capital District (Albany, Troy, and surrounding municipalities), municipal and state government agencies making transportation and infrastructure decisions (City of Albany, City of Troy, NYSDOT), and local businesses that sponsor events. Capital Streets leads coalition-building with peer organizations including Albany Bicycle Coalition, Walkable Albany, Troy Bike Rescue, and the NYS Safe Streets Coalition; engages the public through community walks, bike tours, and socials; and submits public comments and direct advocacy to officials on infrastructure projects such as Reimagining I-787 and the Troy-Menands Bridge PEL study.

Name

Capital Streets

Legal name

Capital Streets

Website

https://capitalstreets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Capital Streets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2023 in Troy, New York that advocates for walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities in New York's Capital Region through grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and direct policy engagement with municipal and state agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Active Transportation & Micromobility Infrastructure (Bike/Ped Networks, Shared Mobility Programs) (BPAIALAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Transportation policy advocacy
• Complete streets planning
• Community organizing services
• Grassroots advocacy campaigns
• Nonprofit transportation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Capital Streets generates revenue through individual donations, monthly sustainer memberships, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations through donorbox.org.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Businesses can sponsor Capital Streets' work to create safer, more connected communities. Sponsors receive recognition at events and in promotional materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Capital Streets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advocates for transportation infrastructure and policy changes at local, regional, and state levels in New York's Capital Region. Its core deliverables are policy plans and advocacy programs—such as the 'Reimagining Albany's Streets' complete streets plan, the 'Transit Oral Histories' community storytelling project, and the 'Right-Size the Lanes!' educational initiative—aimed at making communities more walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented.

Product overview

Capital Streets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on grassroots advocacy and community organizing, not a product-based technology company. The organization offers policy advocacy services, community education programs, and research initiatives aimed at improving transportation in New York's Capital Region. Its core offerings include the 'Reimagining Albany's Streets' policy plan for complete streets implementation, the 'Transit Oral Histories' community documentation project capturing transit user experiences, and the 'Right-Size the Lanes!' educational advocacy program. These programs work together to advance the organization's mission of creating walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities through education, coalition-building, and direct advocacy with local municipalities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reimagining Albany's Streets A comprehensive transportation policy plan for the City of Albany that advocates for safer, people-first streets through Vision Zero adoption, complete streets implementation, traffic signal policies, and multimodal transportation infrastructure improvements. Targeted at municipal decision-makers and advocates for safer streets in Albany.
• Transit Oral Histories A community documentation project that captures everyday people's transit stories through impromptu interviews at bus stops, aiming to understand commute experiences and public transit usage in the Capital Region. Designed to surface community voices for use in transit advocacy.
• Right-Size the Lanes! An educational advocacy initiative demonstrating how right-sizing driving lanes from 12+ feet to appropriate widths improves roadway safety, reduces vehicle speeds, and creates opportunities for bicycling infrastructure and green space. Targeted at the public and transportation planners.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NYSDOT Region 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NYSDOT on regional transportation planning projects including the Reimagining I-787 study and Troy-Menands Bridge PEL study.
• Albany Bicycle CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner in advocating for better bike infrastructure. Co-organize events including World Day of Remembrance and candidate forums.
• Walkable AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey advocacy partner in Albany working to improve walkability. Co-host community walks, socials, and candidate forums.
• Troy Bike RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Troy organizing community bike events including Cranksgiving. Freewheel Bike Shop transitioned from partnership to separate entity in 2026.
• CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor of community walks and events. Provides transportation support and is recognized as a driving force behind events.
• Labella AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for community walk series.
• StantecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for community walk series.
• CDPHPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for community walk series.
• Albany Riverfront CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the Albany Riverfront Collaborative working on regional waterfront and transportation improvements.
• NYS Safe Streets CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of the NYS Safe Streets Coalition working to address traffic violence crisis.
• Yesfolk TonicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner hosting events. Awarded 2026 Community Partner of the Year. Provides venue for gatherings and community events.
• Radix CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for events including South End Earth Day and Halloween Afterparty. Host venue for community gatherings.
• PioneerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Albany Cranksgiving 2025.
• Rosenblum CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Albany Cranksgiving 2025.
• BikeatogaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner cycling organization in the Capital Region network.
• Bike Glens FallsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner cycling organization in the Capital Region network.
• Cycle SchenectadyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner cycling organization in the Capital Region network.
• TIMBERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Capital Region.
• TAP Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Capital Region.
• Common Roots FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding partner for the Transit Oral Histories project. Conducted impromptu interviews at bus stops to capture transit stories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PeopleForBikes: National bicycling advocacy and industry coalition. Comparable in advocating for improved bike infrastructure and policies, but operates at a much larger national scale with industry and corporate funding rather than grassroots donations.
• AARP Livable Communities: AARP initiative supporting walkable, age-friendly community design and transportation policy. Overlapping mission space (walkable, transit-oriented communities) but a much larger, well-funded national program rather than a small regional nonprofit.
• National Complete Streets Coalition: National umbrella advocacy initiative housed at Smart Growth America that promotes complete-streets policies at federal, state, and local levels. Broader/incumbent peer operating at national policy scale rather than regional grassroots advocacy.

Direct peers

• America Walks: National nonprofit advancing walkable, equitable, and active communities through policy advocacy, training, and coalition support. Direct mission peer in pedestrian-focused complete-streets advocacy, with a comparable small-staff nonprofit operating model.
• WalkBoston: Massachusetts-based advocacy nonprofit focused on walkable urban design and pedestrian safety. Comparable in mission scope (walkability, complete streets, transit-oriented communities) and in using policy advocacy and public engagement as primary tactics.
• Transportation Alternatives: New York City-based advocacy nonprofit pushing for safer streets, better bicycling infrastructure, and transit-friendly neighborhoods. Closest direct peer in mission and tactics (grassroots campaigns, policy advocacy, coalition-building) though operating at a much larger scale in NYC.
• BikePGH: Pittsburgh-based advocacy organization promoting bike-friendly streets and complete-streets policies. Comparable as a regional/mid-size city active-transportation advocacy nonprofit with a coalition-and-events-driven model.

Emerging players

• Open Plans (Streetsblog parent): Urbanist nonprofit that publishes Streetsblog and advocates for street, transit, and public-space reform in NYC and beyond. Comparable in using media/earned content plus policy advocacy to advance street redesign, though significantly larger.

Regional players

• Empire State Future: New York State-based nonprofit coalition promoting smart growth, sustainable development, and infrastructure investment. Comparable as a NY-focused urban-planning/community-development advocacy organization, but statewide rather than regional.
• Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE): Los Angeles-based street safety advocacy nonprofit working on traffic violence prevention and infrastructure reform. Comparable advocacy mission but regional/geographically distinct from Capital Streets' Capital Region focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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