named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital Streets Awards
Annual recognition program honoring advocates, community partners, studies, and projects that advance safer, more connected transportation in the Capital Region
Cranksgiving
Annual food drive on bikes where participants ride to purchase items for donation; held in Troy and Albany with support from sponsors and community partners
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 3 activities
- Advocacy for walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communitiesAdvocates for infrastructure and policy changes at local, regional, and state levels to promote walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities in New York's Capital Region. Efforts include reversing car-centered development and improving transportation networks for people of all ages and abilities.
- Co-founding and supporting local transportation initiativesCo-founded Capital Streets to advance work on local transportation and land use issues and supports grassroots advocacy efforts for safer, more equitable streets in the Capital Region.
- Participation in local advocacy coalitionsServes on the board of Walkable Albany since 2019 to advocate for improved walkability, bicycling, and public transit access in Albany.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community outreach through social eventsCo-hosts and organizes social events, such as summer gatherings and anniversary celebrations, to engage community members and strengthen coalition building around transportation issues.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Hosting bike-based food drives (Cranksgiving)Organizes Cranksgiving, a recurring bike-based food drive in which participants purchase and donate food items, with events held in cities such as Troy and Albany.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing community engagement events and walking programsOrganizes recurring community-led events such as the Community Walk & Talk series, guided walking tours, and walking conversations to foster public dialogue on urban infrastructure, equity, and neighborhood connectivity in the Capital Region.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$178K
Contributions & grants$114K64%
Program service revenue$51K29%
Investment income——
Other revenue$218
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out$850
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$162K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +60.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- DENNIS GAFFNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- LAUREN OERTEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARA DROGAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW J ROE — BOARD MEMBER
- SAADIA SANTOS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Albany Bicycle Coalition Partner — Collaborates with Ed Brennan, President of the Albany Bicycle Coalition, on advocacy efforts including the World Day of Remembrance.
- CDPHP Funder — Provides financial support and sponsorship for the Community Walk & Talk series.
- CDTA Funder — Provides financial support and sponsorship for the Community Walk & Talk series.
- CDTA Partner — Partner organization supporting Cranksgiving events.
- City of Albany Government — Recognized the City of Albany’s Engineering Department for the Brevator Street Reconstruction project, reflecting engagement with municipal infrastructure initiatives.
- First Friday Albany Partner — Co-hosts the Community Walk & Talk event as part of the First Friday programming in Albany.
- Freewheel Bike Shop Partner — Partnered with Freewheel Bike Shop on organizing community cycling events such as Albany Social Cycle rides and Cranksgiving.
- Habitat for Humanity Capital District Partner — Hosts a site visit as part of the Community Walk & Talk to showcase its Sheridan Hollow project.
- Labella Associates Funder — Provides financial support and sponsorship for the Community Walk & Talk series.
- Metroland Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Community Walk & Talk series in Albany.
- New York State Department of Transportation Government — Recognized NYSDOT Region 1 for public engagement in the Reimagining I-787 study, indicating a working relationship on transportation planning.
- Pioneer Partner — Local supporter of Cranksgiving events.
- Pretty Pig Provisions Partner — Partner organization whose pop-up event generated a donation to Capital Streets.
- Rosenblum Companies Partner — Supporting organization for Cranksgiving, indicated by logo and link to website.
- Stantec Funder — Provides financial support and sponsorship for the Community Walk & Talk series.
- Underground Railroad Education Center Partner — Provides historical insight during the Community Walk & Talk on issues of connectivity and equity.
- Walkable Albany Partner — Co-hosted a summer social event focused on community engagement around walkability and transportation.
- Walkable Albany Partner — Jackie Gonzales has served on the board of Walkable Albany since 2019, indicating an organizational connection through shared advocacy goals.
- Yesfolk Tonics Partner — Hosted Capital Streets events and served as a community hub for transportation advocacy activities in Troy.
- Yesfolk Tonics Partner — Hosted Capital Streets events at their Troy-based venue to support community building, health, and justice initiatives.
- Yesfolk Tonics Partner — Recognized as 2026 Community Partner of the Year in support of Capital Streets' work.
strategies · 5
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.
- Coalition-Driven Systems Changemethodology: coalition-buildingBy building coalitions and using inclusive decision-making processes, we achieve lasting improvements in transportation equity and community resilience because collective power and diverse stakeholder alignment lead to more durable and equitable policy outcomes.
- Experiential Public Engagement in Urban Planningmethodology: walking_conversationBy using walking conversations and community-led walks to engage the public, we deepen understanding of urban equity and infrastructure because embodied, place-based experiences foster empathy and critical awareness more effectively than abstract discourse.
- Grassroots Movement Building for Inclusive Mobilitymethodology: grassroots_movement_buildingBy organizing a grassroots movement centered on the principle that streets should be safe and accessible for all, we increase public support and political will for transportation equity because sustained civic engagement shifts cultural norms and pressures decision-makers.
- Historically Informed Advocacymethodology: historically-informed advocacyBy integrating historical analysis into advocacy efforts, we strengthen movement-building and policy arguments because understanding past inequities in urban mobility clarifies present injustices and guides more equitable futures.
- Multilevel Policy Advocacy for Equitable Transportationmethodology: multi-level_policy_advocacyBy advocating for infrastructure and policy changes at multiple levels of government, we produce walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities because systemic change requires coordinated influence across jurisdictions and governance tiers.