Welcome to CommuteStar

The new app from Commute.org that will turn your sustainable commutes into rewards - Download Today and Start Tracking

Become a CommuteStar Today

  • Sign Up
  • Track your Trips
  • Get Rewarded
  • Find a Partner
  • Learn More

  • Sign Up

    CommuteStar is accessible from either a website or from a mobile app, making it easy to participate and track your sustainable commutes.

    Use the buttons below to download the CommuteStar app or sign up on the website.

    Black button with the Apple logo on the left and the text "Download on the App Store" in white.
    A black rectangle with the Google Play icon and the text "Get it on Google Play" in white.

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  • Track your Trips

    Tracking your trips is easy and rewarding! Follow these steps to log or record your commute and start earning points, rewards, and raffle entries.

    1. Log Your Trips
    Manually log your trip activity through the CommuteStar website or app. Each logged trip earns:

    ⭐Points toward the CommuteStar Store
    ⭐Entries into Seasonal Raffles and Challenges

    2. Record Your Trips
    For carpool, vanpool, or bicycle trips, use the CommuteStar app to record your activity and unlock additional rewards:

    ⭐Earn a $25 e-gift card for every 10 recorded trip days, up to $100 per year
    ⭐Gain points for the CommuteStar Store
    ⭐Get entries into Seasonal Raffles

    View the Commuter Guide for more information and tips on maximizing your CommuteStar experience.

  • Get Rewarded

    Claim your rewards once you’ve earned sufficient points or recorded enough days!

    Commute Rewards: Bicycle, Carpool, or Vanpool

    Earn up to $100 per year by recording your carpool, vanpool, or bike trips.

    CommuteStar Store

    By logging your sustainable trips though the CommuteStar website or app, you accumulate points that can be redeemed for various rewards. View the 2025 CommuteStar Store for more information.

    Seasonal Raffles & Challenges

    Stay tuned for chances to win exciting prizes, including $100 e-gift cards and more! Winners are selected at random and notified by email. View the 2026 Promotions Calendar for more information.

    How to Claim Rewards
    On the App:

    1. Go to the Home Page and select Rewards.
    2. Choose your reward, click Claim, then Confirm.

    On the Website:

    1. From your Dashboard, click My Rewards or go to Program > Rewards.
    2. Select your reward and follow the prompts to claim it.

    Rewards Page

  • Find a Partner

    Find and connect with Carpool, Vanpool or Bikepool Partners

    1. Go to the Search area in the Pools tab, enter your origin and destination, and view matches.
    2. Each match shows trip details (locations, schedules, and preferences).
    3. To message a match, click Message, write a friendly note about your interest, and hit Send. Your email is included for their reply.

  • Learn More

    CommuteStar is brought to you by Commute.org, the leader in sustainable transportation programs for San Mateo County. Designed specifically for adults who live, work, or attend college in the county, CommuteStar aims to reward and inspire commuters to choose alternative modes of transportation.

    Whether you take public transit, carpool, bike, walk, or work remotely, every trip you log helps reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and create a healthier community. By participating, you’re not just earning points and rewards—you’re making a meaningful difference for yourself and your community.

    Join us in creating a more sustainable future, one trip at a time!

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