From April 1 through May 31, 2026, 1,755 commuters took the Ride&Shine pledge, committing to try a sustainable commute to work or school.

The pledge results highlight the multimodal nature of commuting in our region. Among participants, 61% pledged to use public transit, followed by walking (39%), bicycling (37%), remote work (34%), shuttles (30%), and carpooling/vanpooling (27%).

Results at a Glance

• 1,755 Pledges
• 370 Workplaces
• Top 3 Home Cities: San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City
• Top 3 Work Cities: South San Francisco, Redwood City, San Francisco
• 44 Total Prize Winners 

Participants who tracked their trips on CommuteStar demonstrated the collective impact of sustainable commuting.

Together, commuters logged thousands of sustainable trips by biking, walking, taking transit, carpooling, vanpooling, and working remotely. These efforts reduced vehicle travel, lowered greenhouse gas emissions, and helped create healthier and more efficient commutes across the region.

Impact Highlights

• 877 Participants
• 25,092 Trips Logged
• 126.6 tons of CO₂ Reduced
• 3.3 Million Calories Burned

Congratulations to the participants who took part in the 2026 Ride&Shine Commuter Challenge! Throughout the challenge, commuters had multiple opportunities to win prizes by taking the pledge, logging trips in CommuteStar, and sharing their commute stories.

4 Grand Prize Winners:
Participants who took the pledge were entered into a grand prize raffle.

• Apple Watch SE 3: Winner Pending Confirmation
• $250 Clipper Card: Christopher R.
• Ultimate Commuter Pack: Winner Pending Confirmation
• $250 Sports Basement Gift Card: Winner Pending Confirmation

32 Weekly Prize Winners:
Participants who logged trips on CommuteStar were automatically entered into weekly drawings.

• Week 1: An N., Richard W., Liliana R., Rodolfo A.
• Week 2: Beiduo R., Ana G., Jimmy W., Murray S.
• Week 3: Anh N., Mufida R., Richa S., Binh P.
• Week 4: Shai S., Damen S., Benjamin A., Andrew L.
• Week 5: Silvia C., Nyal N., Milton W., Kayan T.
• Week 6: Margarita M., Elias S., William H., Annie S.
• Week 7: Pamela D., Ana G., Maryam A., Steve F.
• Week 8: Jashika K., Jerry Li., Awaiting two more confirmations

The Share Your Commute campaign was a special component of the Ride&Shine 2026 Commuter Challenge that encouraged participants to submit photos and quotes of their sustainable commutes. These submissions helped bring the challenge to life and we hope they inspire others to give a new commute a try. This year, 68 commuters shared photos and stories of their daily journeys, showcasing the many ways people travel throughout our region.

Congratulations to our Share Your Commute Winners!

• Jennifer F.
• Jen G.
• Lyndsey C.
• Mandy A.
• Jessica H.
• Joey C.
• Awaiting two more confirmations