Capital Streets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating a better, safer, and more equitable transportation system in New York’s Capital Region. Together, we achieve this by pushing for more infrastructure and policy changes on the local, regional, and state levels, in order to create communities that are:
Walkable
Bike Friendly
and Transit Oriented
Capital Streets was forged during the Covid-19 pandemic, when our community came together seeking solutions to nuanced local issues related to the Capital Region’s streets. After a series of (remote) discussions, it became clear the real barriers to changing our transportation system aren’t engineering or even financial shortcomings, but most often political ones.
The organization was born out of a need for a more organized movement for change across the Capital Region. We are proud to be part of a network of grassroots organizations pushing for changes to our region’s transportation system and a member of the New York State Safe Streets Coalition.
Capital Streets launched in March of 2023 as a NYS recognized nonprofit and received its 501(c)(3) status in late 2023.
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After years of working on local transportation and land use issues as an urban planner in both the public and private sectors, James founded Capital Streets alongside Kyle Hatch. Throughout his career, James has always been an advocate at heart, with a focus on improving streetscape design and access to public spaces. James prides himself in not only being someone who understands the nuances of policy and design, but also a dedicated user of active transportation modes and facilities. He became the Executive Director of Capital Streets in August of 2023 and lives in South Troy.
Contact: james[at]capitalstreets[dot]org
Staff and Leadership
Kyle Hatch (President)
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Jackie is a long-time advocate for a more livable, bikeable, and walkable Albany. She first moved to the beautiful city of Albany in 2010 and has always primarily traveled around the Capital Region on foot, bus, or bike. She has been on the board of Walkable Albany since 2019. Jackie has a PhD in environmental history and runs her own historical research consulting business. Her historical training informs how she thinks about our streetscapes, and how those of us living in them build movements.
Contact: jackie[at]capitalstreets[dot]org
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Casey is proudly born and raised in the Capital District. She has a decade of experience in communications and is the former Marketing Director of Mohawk Fine Papers. She joined the board of Capital Streets in April of 2024 and she became the Communications Manager of Capital Streets in August of 2024. Casey has lived in South Troy for nearly 10 years and can be spotted on bike trails and the streets of the Capital Region riding her e-bike (look for a pink helmet). She may appear at your child’s birthday party through her side-hustle, Bash Parties, founded by her sister-in-law.
Contact: casey[at]capitalstreets[dot]org
Greg Campbell-Cohen (Secretary)
Ben MacKrell (Treasurer)
Sachin Mitra (Board Member)
Nate Chumley (Board Member)
Rachelle McKnight (Board Member)
Matthew Roe (Board Member)