Our newest toolkit, created with @urbancyclinginstitute.org is almost here! A year of real-world research, distilled into a hands-on workbook and interactive videos for city officials and community orgs. Join our email list to be notified when it’s released: www.citythread.org/enews
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Strengthening the connections in our communities is more important than ever. That’s why we’re here.
City Thread is thrilled to partner with @urbancyclinginstitute.org! Bridging academic research with pragmatic strategies, our joint 2024 Bentonville study has evolved into a practical workbook and video series launching this month. 👇Join our newsletter for early access: citythread.org/contact
Our friends at @go-nabsa.bsky.social have launched "City Share," a new podcast about how we move through cities and how cities move us! 🚲 Ride along with local guides to discover their favorite hidden spots across the country. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts: cityshare.show
In just a few years, Bentonville added 30+ miles of bike infrastructure, 37 Bicycle Friendly Businesses, and earned Silver-level status from the League of American Bicyclists. Find out how they fast-tracked the progress: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN_S...
Your investment brings City Thread's proven playbook to communities across the country, removing obstacles so partners can build what they need, when they need it. Fund the leaders fixing local government—not giving up on it. www.citythread.org/support
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We are grateful to our partner, The League of American Bicyclists, for supporting our mission and sharing our vision of more connected communities through accessible, affordable, and sustainable forms of mobility. See how your support can accelerate progress today: www.citythread.org/support
Join us in welcoming Ithaca, NY, and Arvada, CO, as the newest AMP cities. They join a 25-city network already accelerating progress and building safer, more connected communities. Stay tuned for more on each of their inspiring journeys. Build your mobility network: www.citythread.org/grants
In June, community leaders gathered in Providence for our annual AMP Leadership Gathering. The event featured inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, and a bike tour of the city led by the City of Providence’s Dept. of Planning and Development. Interested in the AMP? www.citythread.org/theplaybook
Our Founding Partner Zoe Kircos is retiring. Zoe turned City Thread from an idea into a national nonprofit centering equity & community voices in civic infrastructure. We're grateful for her efforts and commitment. Join us in wishing her well! 📖 Zoe's Letter: www.citythread.org/blogs/with-l...
We’re proud to partner with SPIN, a sponsor sharing our commitment to transforming communities through accessible, affordable, and sustainable personal mobility. See how your sponsorship can move mobility forward today: www.citythread.org/support
Bentonville, AR is proving that thoughtful infrastructure isn't just about getting from A to B— it's about creating places where people can connect and build community in real life. Read more in this op-ed coauthored by City Thread Partner Sara Studdard. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/ju...
Join City Thread and the League of American Bicyclists on Tuesday, June 30, at 3:00 PM ET for a free webinar: “How Bentonville Became a Bike City: From Bronze to Silver and Beyond.” Register today! bikeleague-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are grateful to our sponsor SRAM for their support. SRAM uses its influence and resources to improve infrastructure, access, and inclusion to benefit cyclists and the environment. Are you Interested in becoming a City Thread sponsor? Learn more: www.citythread.org/support
An investment in City Thread is an investment in the accelerated transformation of communities. By tackling systemic hurdles, we clear the path for cities to build connected, equitable networks at the speed residents need. Support the mission. Join us as a 2026 sponsor: www.citythread.org/support
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Using our proven Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP), our team we helps communities overcome the barriers that slow progress. You know best what your community needs. We know how to get there. Want to learn more? Let's chat! www.citythread.org/approach #UrbanPlanning #Mobility
With your investment, City Thread is able to more fully accelerate projects with equitable community engagement and predictable project delivery methods to transform a city’s mobility programs and place-based projects. Get in touch with our team to see how you can help. www.citythread.org/support
Meet Estevan Fernandez, our new director of marketing. He brings more than a decade of experience to City Thread, growing mission-driven brands through smart strategy, strong storytelling, and data-informed decision-making. This is mission momentum. Welcome, Estevan! www.citythread.org/team
Our consulting services are here to provide support and guidance to anyone who believes in a community project and needs help navigating the landscape to make change happen. Get in touch with us to talk about The AMP, audience research, fundraising, and planning. www.citythread.org/consulting
Our latest blog highlights how local coalitions are leading change in this era of uncertainty in Washington. It’s an inspiring read and new imperative for building lasting consensus for the long-term benefit of our communities. Check it out here: www.citythread.org/news/if-not-...
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Our partners at Bike Newport are seeking an engineering and consulting team to study multimodal access for the Pell and Verrazzano Bridges. The project requires expertise in bridge design. #TransitMobility #RFP #UrbanPlanning 🗓 Deadline: May 15 🔗 bikenewportri.secure-platform.com/site/organiz...
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Welcome, Morgan Lommele, City Thread’s new vice president of projects. With 20 years of experience as a mediator and facilitator, Morgan knows about bringing people together to solve challenges. Bringing on Morgan reflects an investment in our capacity to build seamless, high-impact partnerships.
City Thread is seeking technical consultants who can review local data, inform community engagement efforts, and produce action plans to address priorities in Stone County, Missouri. If your team is interested in contributing to this work, we'd love to hear from you!
Applications for the AMP Technical Assistance Grant are due March 31. Forget all the reasons why you think it’s too early to apply or simply too difficult—we're here to help get your mobility projects moving in the right direction. Apply now: citythread.org/grants
City Thread is seeking technical consultants who can review local data, inform community engagement efforts, and produce action plans to address priorities in Stone County, Missouri. If your team is interested in contributing to this work, we'd love to hear from you! www.citythread.org/jobs
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Your support fuels City Thread’s mission to connect neighborhoods by uniting businesses, community groups, schools, and more. Invest in progress and help shape the future of mobility. www.citythread.org/support
We’re growing! Join us in celebrating Grace Yung Foster, as City Thread’s vice president of development. With more than 16 years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Grace has raised millions of dollars across dozens of focus areas. Welcome, Grace. www.citythread.org/team