Category: News

The latest news from the team at Commute.org and our partners.

Three people smiling and laughing in a car, with text promoting a subsidy of up to $500/month for new vanpools to or from San Mateo County. TDM resources for employers and organization logos appear at the bottom.

New Vanpool Subsidy Helps San Mateo County Commuters Save

Commute.org is excited to launch the San Mateo County Vanpool Subsidy Program! Funded by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority,…

A group of people are seated in a room, engaged in conversation about equity outreach. Most are wearing masks. Some are sitting on couches, while others occupy chairs around a table. A whiteboard and a fireplace are visible in the background as sunlight streams through the windows.

New Grant Cycle: Community Partner Program

Commute.org is thrilled to announce the Community Partner Program, a new initiative aimed at collaborating with and supporting up to…

A speaker stands at a podium in front of an audience, presenting a slideshow titled "Shift Happens: Rethinking Commute," with event details and a photo of people in a car displayed on a large screen behind him.

Shift Happens: Rethinking the Commute

On February 24, Commute.org hosted our first in-person Employer Summit since 2019. Shift Happens: Rethinking the Commute, brought together employers…

Promotional graphic for the Commuter Challenge 2025 featuring “Ride & Shine” text, a sun graphic, and photos of people biking, listening to music on a bus, and sharing a car ride. Commute.org logo included.

Commuter Challenge Starts April 1st!

This spring, commuters are invited to Ride&Shine. From April 1 through May 31, adults who live or work in San…

A 2025 Impact Report graphic for CommuteStar shows people carpooling, cycling, and working. It highlights 9,956 commuters, 1.8 million trips, CO2 and calories saved, plus a pie chart of commuting methods: carpool, transit, bike, and telework.

CommuteStar 2025 Impact Report 

Each year, Commute.org publishes the CommuteStar Impact Report to highlight how everyday commute choices contribute to measurable improvements across San…

A colorful banner reads "Our 2026 Certified Employers! Recognizing Excellence, San Mateo County Employer Recognition Program" with Commute.org’s logo and photos of diverse people commuting by car and bus, celebrating Certified Employers.

Recognizing Excellence: 2026 Certified Employers

We’d like to welcome the new year by spotlighting our 2026 Employer Recognition cohort! Participation has nearly doubled since last…

Promo ad for Commute.org’s Winter Promotion 2026; left text: Log Your Summer Commute for a Chance to Win $100 on CommuteStar. Right: people riding transit, cycling, and carpooling with a bright “You’ve Won!” notification.

The Winter Promotion is Live!

Log Your Winter Commute for a Chance to Win! This Winter, your commute could earn you a prize! From January…

A summary graphic with charts presents Commute.org’s 2025 Year in Review, featuring engagement stats like 204 activities, employer networks, tabling events, trainings, a photo of someone biking, and organization contact details.

Our 2025 Year in Review

2025 was a year of meaningful engagement, collaboration, and growth with employers across San Mateo County. We helped promote transit…

A cyclist wearing a helmet and a jacket with LED lights rides at night on a city street in San Mateo County. Text reads "Winter Biking Tips" across the image, helping commuters stay safe this season.

Winter Biking Tips for San Mateo County Commuters

Winter doesn’t have to mean putting your bike away. With shorter daylight hours and wet weather, conditions can feel more…