News & Events

The Latest Information On News and Events from the Team at Commute.org and our Program Partners
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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…