Free programs and services for employers and property managers in San Mateo County
Commute.org’s Employer Programs team works with employers and property managers who want to provide their employees and tenants with programs and services that will help them make smart transportation choices. Regardless of industry or location in San Mateo County, our team is ready to help take your commuter benefits program to the next level.
Want to speak with our Engagement Team? Reach out to us at employersupport@commute.org. Alternatively, you can book a time to meet with us and learn more about our programs and opportunities for future events and presentations.
The Employer Recognition Program acknowledges and celebrates employers in San Mateo County who actively engage with Commute.org. It annually highlights organizations that go above and beyond to promote alternatives to driving alone such as using public transit and biking. Employers who participate can earn points for their engagement and achieve certification. Moreover, employers can boost company morale and highlight their commitment to sustainability. Earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold tier certification to stand out. Learn more here.
CommuteStar
CommuteStar, powered by RideAmigos, is a free app and web tool provided by Commute.org that helps employers promote sustainable commuting. Employees can plan, track, and coordinate sustainable commutes while earning rewards and seeing positive impacts. Key features include:
Explore our CommuteStar Guide for Employers to learn how we can help you reduce your organization’s carbon footprint and increase employee engagement.
CommuteStar Guide for Employers
Shuttle Program Overview
Funded through grants received from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), C/CAG, and contributions from private donors, Commute.org shuttles help bridge the first-and-last mile between work and transit stations. This makes commutes easier and helps employers attract and retain talent. If your organization already participates in the shuttle program, we can boost ridership with marketing support and route planning.
Interested in joining the program? Visit our Shuttle Program page, call (650) 588-1600, or email shuttles@commute.org. Our team is happy to help!
Event Requests
Commute.org offers free trainings for HR Managers, Office Administrators, Facility Managers, Employee Transportation Coordinators, or TDM Program Managers in San Mateo County. We also offer virtual or on-site presentations at your workplace to promote our commuter benefits, personalized commute plans, and vanpool/carpool matching for your employees. Moreover, we offer free tabling services.
If you would like to invite us to your next event or are interested in scheduling a presentation for your employees, please submit an Event Request Form below (limit one per employer per quarter).
Bike Safety Workshops
Commute.org offers free virtual or on-site 1-hour bicycle safety workshops at your workplaces and other location throughout San Mateo County. We can also provide marketing assistance to get the word out to employees, as well as arrange workshops at multi-employer worksites. The workshop covers practical and safety information:
To request a workshop, fill out the form (limit one per employer per fiscal year July 1 -June 30).
Marketing Materials
Want personalized marketing graphics to share commuter resources with your employees? Commute.org can create flyers, graphics, and more for your specific workplace. These marketing materials will include information about our program offerings, nearby shuttle routes, and instructions for your employees to enroll in your custom CommuteStar network and earn rewards.
Want to share our program offerings with your employees? Our Employer Marketing Toolkit includes email templates, short-blurb templates, and graphics that you can include in internal communications with your employees. Share our programs through emails, newsletters, or flyers in common spaces.
Vanpool Subsidy Program
As part of Commute.org’s efforts to reduce out-of-pocket costs for long-distance commuters, we offer a subsidy of up to $500 for vanpools with six or more passengers using a vehicle leased through Commute with Enterprise.
To participate in the San Mateo County Vanpool Program and make this benefit available to employees, employers must partner with Commute with Enterprise. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to get started here.
Bay Area employers with 50+ full-time employees must offer a commuter benefit to comply with Air District Regulation 24, Rule 1, also known as the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program. While Commute.org does not administer this program, we can help you achieve compliance. Employers must:
Clipper BayPass is a pilot program offering unlimited transit access across the Bay Area, making transit more convenient and accessible. Employers can purchase passes for staff to satisfy the commuter benefits requirement. Learn more here.
Did you know that Caltrain offers a discounted and unlimited-travel annual pass for businesses, schools, and organizations? GoPass offers comprehensive and tiered options for both in-office and hybrid workforces. Complete this interest form to get a quote today.
The SamTrans Way2Go program lets schools, residential complexes, and employers purchase unlimited annual transit passes for their students, residents, or employees. Passes are loaded onto Clipper Cards and valid on all SamTrans routes, with organizations paying a flat annual fee per eligible user. Learn more here.
Apply to be a Best Workplace for Commuters (not a Commute.org program). This initiative encourages companies to improve employee commutes, boost job satisfaction, save money, and enhance community well-being while maintaining a positive organizational image and promoting environmental sustainability.
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