The Street Trust Community Fund

Filing Period

Sep 1, 2011 to Aug 31, 2012

Signed

Dec 17, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$1,130,354

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Advocacy: the bta advocates for bicycling infrastructure and programs at the local and state level and engages community members in our advocacy activities. The bta works with local governments and transportation agencies to implement more and better bike infrastructure, including bicycle boulevards, cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes, on-street bike corrals, and better bike parking at transit stops. Continued on schedule o. The bta works with police enforcement officers to address bicycle-related traffic safety issues, develop safety campaigns, and create community policing programs. The bta partners with public agencies, nonprofits, public health professionals, and business communities throughout oregon to build high-level support for increasing funding for active transportation initiatives. The bta advocates at the state legislature for laws that protect safety of all roadway users, expand driver and bicyclist education, institute policies that facilitate walking and biking to school, and increase funding for active transportation. At the regional level, the bta works to integrate active transportation policies into regional transportation planning, develop high-quality planning guidelines, and grow the bicycle trail network connecting urban and natural areas. At the national level, the bta lobbies oregon senators and representatives in congress to pass federal legislation that supports funding for active transportation and safe routes to school programs. The bta collaborates with research institutions and agencies to develop innovative bicycle trip modeling systems and other research projects.

Activity 3

Encouragement: the bta engages members and the community in our advocacy, education, and volunteer programs throughout the year. The bta coordinates the statewide bike commute challenge, an annual competition among workplaces to see which businesses can get the largest number of employees bicycling to work during the month of september. The bta teaches bike commute workshops at workplaces throughout the state. Continued on schedule o. At the annual alice awards and auction, the bta recognizes individuals, businesses, agencies and elected officials who have made a significant contribution to bicycling in their community. The event is also a fundraiser, providing approximately 5% of the bta's budget. The bta promotes bicycling year-round through events such as the providence bridge pedal, clips of faith and bta's new year's ride. The bta provides a variety of volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. Bta volunteers help coordinate rides and events, assist our bike safety education instructors, provide in-office support for staff, and more. The bta communicates about our advocacy, encouragement, and volunteer programs through our website, e-newsletter, and community outreach events.

Filer

EIN

93-1057956