Bike Streets

What Bike Streets does

Bike Streets is a Denver, Colorado-based for-profit LLC founded in 2018 that operates a low-stress bicycle routing platform serving primarily individual cyclists across the United States. The platform combines a mobile application (iOS and Android) with web-based interactive maps for 40+ US cities, built on OpenStreetMap data and overlaid with a proprietary Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) classification that color-codes streets from green (kid-comfortable, LTS 1) to red (LTS 4). The core "Best Available Network" methodology identifies existing trails, protected bike lanes, quiet streets, sidewalks, and alleys that let people of all ages and abilities cycle to any destination today, rather than waiting for new infrastructure. Adjacent products include VAMOS Analysis (a phased capital planning tool that estimates 3/5/8-year costs for bike network upgrades), 15-Minute Maps (isochrone visualizations showing 15-minute cycling reach), and a crowdsourced route suggestion and hazard-reporting system.

Name

Bike Streets

Legal name

Bike Streets, LLC

Website

https://bikestreets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bike Streets is a Denver-based for-profit that provides low-stress bike routing maps, a turn-by-turn mobile app, and crowdsourced mapping tools across 40+ US cities, primarily serving individual cyclists and secondarily municipal planners and bike advocacy groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bike Navigation and Routing Software

akta.pro primary industry

Cyclist/Micromobility Safety Infrastructure (Protected Lanes, Bollards, Bike Signals, Conflict Mitigation) (TLAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Bike navigation app
• Crowdsourced mapping
• Cycling infrastructure planning
• Low-stress routing
• Active transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscription membership program. Members get enhanced features and support the organization's work building bike infrastructure technology.
2. Mobile App Premium Features: The app offers a freemium model where basic low-stress maps are free, with premium membership features unlocked through subscription.
3. Demonstration Project Grants: Funding raised from supporting members goes toward Cone Grants that fund demonstration projects showing how streets can be better for biking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bike Streets operates a low-stress bike routing platform delivered through iOS and Android mobile apps and web maps for 40+ U.S. cities. Maps are built on OpenStreetMap data with a proprietary Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) classification that identifies the 'Best Available Network' of trails, protected bike lanes, quiet streets, sidewalks, and alleys. The platform includes turn-by-turn navigation, a 15-Minute Map isochrone visualization, a VAMOS Analysis tool for phased bike network cost planning, and crowdsourced route suggestion features.

Product overview

Bike Streets offers a suite of products centered on its core Low-Stress Bike Map platform, which identifies existing trails, protected bike lanes, quiet streets, sidewalks, and alleys that enable people of all ages and abilities to bike anywhere in covered cities. The platform includes a mobile app (iOS/Android) providing turn-by-turn navigation, the VAMOS Analysis planning tool for estimating city bike network upgrade costs over 8-year phases, and 15-Minute Maps showing骑行 coverage. Additional offerings include a Community Route Suggestions feature for crowdsourced mapping, Mapmaker video tutorials for OSM contributors, a Membership Program for supporting users, Cone Grants for demonstration project funding, and organized Free Group Bike Rides in Denver. The service is currently available for 37 cities across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low-Stress Bike Maps Community-created interactive bike maps identifying low-stress routes (trails, protected bike lanes, quiet streets, and sidewalks) that enable people of all ages and abilities to ride to any destination in covered cities. Available for 40+ U.S. cities via web and mobile.
• Mobile App (iOS/Android) Mobile application providing low-stress turn-by-turn bike directions. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store with full feature parity.
• VAMOS Analysis City planning concept tool that estimates upgrade costs for building a complete bike network, including phases for Bike Boulevards, Multi-Use Path Markings, protected lanes, and HAWK Beacon Crossings over approximately 8 years.
• 15-Minute Maps Interactive visualization showing how far a 15-minute bike ride can reach from any starting point in a city, demonstrating practical coverage of the urban area by low-stress routes.
• Community Route Suggestions Crowdsourcing feature allowing users to share favorite chill bike routes, add bike racks, and submit construction, hazard, note, and walk-bike suggestions to improve the map.
• Membership Program Annual subscription program providing access to the platform's services and supporting the project's technology development.
• Cone Grants Grant funding program for demonstration projects that show how streets can be better for biking, supporting safe streets advocacy.
• Mapmaker Tutorials Video tutorial series teaching OSM editing and Bike Streets map maintenance, including topics like suggesting workflows, accepting points, fixing disconnections, and adding construction.
• Free Group Bike Rides Organized community bike rides in Denver including surprise adventures, slow rolls, and themed events like RiNo art rides and library partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete bike network achievable in under 3 years for most cities (v1.0)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• OpenStreetMapcoreTechnology or IntegrationBike Streets is built on OpenStreetMap data. Volunteers contribute to OSM through the platform, and OSM serves as the underlying mapping infrastructure for route calculations. The company runs OSM challenges and mapping events to improve biking data.
• Apple Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike Streets iOS app distributed through the Apple App Store. Terms of Service include Apple App Store distribution terms governing licensing, warranty, and third-party beneficiary arrangements.
• Google LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike Streets Android app distributed through Google Play Store. Terms of Service include Google Play distribution terms clarifying that Google is not responsible for the app.
• Denver Public LibrarymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple library branch partnerships for co-hosted bike rides including West Hills, Ross-University Hills, Schlessman, Woodbury, Hadley, and Ross-Broadway branches. Events include library-themed rides and community engagement programming.
• Denver Bike LobbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeetup partnership for discussions about the state of biking in Denver and the Bike Streets Club.
• RiNo Art DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for RiNo Denver Walls Art Ride event, co-hosting rides through the Art District with galleries and breweries.
• The Field AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted North Denver Community Ride with The Field Academy.
• SloHi Bike Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarting location for Slow Roll through the Highlands community bike ride.
• Colorado Jewish Climate ActionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted 'Ride the Vote' event combining bike riding with ballot drop-off and climate action messaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Komoot: Komoot offers multi-day bike and hike route planning with a strong community of route editors and curated tours. It competes directly with Bike Streets on the planning and discovery layer for low-stress, scenic cycling routes.
• Strava: Strava is the dominant consumer cycling and running platform with route planning, heatmaps, and a large community. It overlaps directly with Bike Streets on turn-by-turn bike navigation, route discovery, and community-driven route content, though it targets a more performance-oriented audience.
• MapMyRide: MapMyRide (Under Armour) provides ride tracking, route discovery, and community features for cyclists. It overlaps with Bike Streets on consumer route planning and is a broad incumbent in the fitness-cycling app category.
• Ride with GPS: Ride with GPS is a dedicated bike route planning and navigation platform with turn-by-turn directions, route sharing, and event support. It is the closest direct functional competitor to Bike Streets in low-stress cycling navigation.

Others

• League of American Bicyclists: The League of American Bicyclists is a national cycling advocacy group with bicycle-friendly community programs. It parallels Bike Streets' mission of expanding everyday cycling through infrastructure and education, providing an advocacy-side comparison point.
• PeopleForBikes: PeopleForBikes is a national cycling advocacy organization that influences infrastructure policy and funding. It is comparable to Bike Streets' advocacy and VAMOS planning mission, though it is a nonprofit rather than a commercial platform.

Emerging players

• Bike Citizens: Bike Citizens is a European cycling navigation app focused on urban bike routing with city partnerships and municipal data layers. It shares Bike Streets' emphasis on everyday, low-stress urban cycling and city collaboration.
• Cyclers: Cyclers is a bike-specific routing app that emphasizes safe and enjoyable routes. It is an emerging player competing for the same casual, safety-conscious cyclist audience as Bike Streets.

Regional players

• Trailforks: Trailforks is the leading mountain-bike trail database and route platform. It is adjacent to Bike Streets in the cycling-routing category but focuses on off-road trails rather than urban low-stress street networks.

Broad incumbents

• Google Maps: Google Maps offers bike routing with progressively richer 'less busy roads' preferences. It is a broad incumbent that does not specialize in low-stress LTS routing but reaches a vastly larger audience and could narrow the differentiation gap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bikestreets
• GitHubgithub.com/bikestreets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ5xjG5kXDh0yJfkF5fFN7w
• Facebookfacebook.com/bikestreets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bike-streets
• Instagraminstagram.com/bikestreets

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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