named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Greenway Trails for a Green Future
Advocacy campaign led in partnership with Parks & Trails New York to expand and improve New York’s greenway trail network and implement the 2021 State Greenway Trails Plan.
NY Bike Summit
Biennial event bringing together cyclists, advocates, municipal employees, and state leaders for panels, plenaries, networking, and group rides focused on advancing bicycling infrastructure and policy across New York State.
Strive for 25
Advocacy initiative promoting 25 mph speed limits in cities and towns across New York to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, featuring case studies from Mamaroneck and Albany.
Train the Trainer: Reaching & Teaching First Time Cyclists
Workshop designed to equip instructors with tools and curriculum to teach bike riding to beginners, expanding access to cycling among new populations.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 2 activities
- Delivery of safety education programs for cyclists and communitiesProvides online and in-person bike and pedestrian safety programming, including interactive quizzes, educational content on e-bike and e-scooter operation, and targeted safety education in underserved communities with high crash rates such as Long Island and the Capital Region; offers specific guidance for children and parents on safe riding practices, helmet use, pre-ride checks, and traffic awareness.
- Production and distribution of cycling and pedestrian safety education materialsProduces and distributes multilingual educational resources including pocket guides, rack cards, posters, foldable guides, and videos on bicycle safety, e-bike laws, and road user rights and responsibilities under New York State law; provides printed materials free of charge to organizations serving road users and tracks distribution to measure program impact.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for cycling and pedestrian infrastructure and policyAdvocates for improved infrastructure, laws, and policy changes at the state and federal levels to support safe and accessible walking and cycling for all New Yorkers, including efforts to increase infrastructure funding, reduce traffic speeds, promote safer vehicle technology, and advance equitable laws.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communication and outreach through newslettersProduces and distributes an email newsletter approximately every other month with updates on advocacy efforts and issues related to cycling and pedestrian safety in New York State.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
- Law enforcement training on active transportation safetyProvides capacity-building training for law enforcement agencies to improve understanding of New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law as it relates to active transportation; offers tailored sessions using local crash data to identify safety hot spots and support grant applications, delivered through flexible scheduling including morning and evening options.
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Organized Community Cycling Events 1 activity
- Organizing the New York Bike SummitHosts the annual New York Bike Summit, a multi-day event that brings together cyclists, advocates, industry experts, and government leaders for networking, education, and community-building activities including group rides, social events, and local sightseeing; the 2024 summit was held in Albany and future summits, including 2027, are planned at the Albany Capital Center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$159K70%
Program service revenue$67K30%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$305
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +308.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Savage | Executive Director | 20 | $40K |
board members · 8
- CalvinBen Campany — Board member
- Chris Joinides — Vice President
- Elyse Buchman — Secretary
- Ken Fagut — Treasurer
- Leah Golby — Board member
- Martin Buchman — Board member
- Rich Conroy — Board member
- Rossana Coto-Batres — Board member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Bike New York Partner — Featured Bike New York’s education director in a train-the-trainer session on teaching first-time cyclists.
- Federal Highway Administration Government — Engaged with the Federal Highway Administration in a panel on funding bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
- Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Funder — Ongoing funder enabling NYBC's bike and pedestrian safety programming.
- Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Government — Provides funding and support for NYBC's safety education materials.
- NY Bike Summit Coalition — Participates in or organizes the NY Bike Summit as part of its coalition-building efforts.
- NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Government — Partnered with the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for a session on using crash data in grant proposals.
- NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Collaborated with NYS Parks on a session about funding recreational trails and bike infrastructure.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Funder — Funds NYBC’s law enforcement training programs through a grant.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Funder — Provided funding for the pocket guide through a grant.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Funder — Provided funding through a grant administered by the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for the production of cycling safety videos.
- New York Bike Summit Partner — Co-organizes or sponsors the New York Bike Summit as part of its advocacy programming.
- New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Funder — Administered a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fund the pocket guide.
- New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Funder — Provides grant funding for NYBC’s law enforcement training programs.
- New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Government — Awarded a grant to support the development of educational cycling safety videos.
- Parks & Trails New York Partner — Included Parks & Trails New York in a panel discussion on funding for bike infrastructure.
- Police Chiefs Association Partner — Collaborates with NYBC to promote law enforcement training classes.
- Reconnect Rochester Partner — Collaborated with Reconnect Rochester on sessions related to Vision Zero and active transportation advocacy.
- Ride Illinois Partner — Collaborated with NYBC by providing initial development work for the interactive safety quizzes.
- local advocates and organizations Partner — Collaborates with local groups to understand community-level issues and support local campaigns.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education for Shared Road Safety and Behavior Changemethodology: interactive_education, multi-audience safety education, education-through-accessible-mediaBy delivering accessible, multilingual, and interactive safety education to cyclists, motorists, and law enforcement through diverse media—including guides, videos, and scenario-based learning—the organization fosters shared understanding and safer behaviors because knowledge transfer across all road users reduces conflict and builds a culture of mutual responsibility.
- Inclusive Advocacy for Multimodal Equitymethodology: inclusive_advocacy, multimodal-integrationBy advocating for walking and biking infrastructure that reflects the diverse needs of all users across ages, abilities, and purposes, and by integrating cycling and walking into broader transportation systems, the organization advances transportation equity, public health, and environmental sustainability because inclusive design and systemic integration lead to more equitable and sustainable behavioral change.
- Movement-Building Through Networked Advocacymethodology: movement-building, network-buildingBy uniting and supporting a broad coalition of local advocates and stakeholders, the organization amplifies impact on cycling and walking safety and access because collective action strengthens policy influence and cultural change across New York State.
- Safe Systems Approach with Integrated 3 E’s Frameworkmethodology: 3_es_enforcement_frameworkBy embedding enforcement within a broader framework of Education, Engineering, and Safe Systems principles, the organization improves street safety because enforcement is most effective when paired with infrastructure and education to shape behavior systemically rather than punitively.