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

Commute.org Awards Microgrants for Outreach to Local Community Groups 

Commute.org has awarded three grants via the Community Partner Grant Program to community groups in San Mateo County to increase…

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Webinar for San Mateo County Employers

Join us (online) to unlock the full potential of commute programs in San Mateo County. Whether you’re just starting out,…

A sequence of five images re-imagines the commute: a ferry at a dock, a covered walkway to the ferry, a laptop and red bike helmet on a ferry seat, views of water and hills, and bicycles parked by a large cargo ship.

Re-imagine Your Commute

The big, blue expanse of the Bay stretches out for miles as we cut across it, making our way to the…

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.

Now Open: Community Partner Grant Program

This post was written by Sustainability Services Corps fellow, Isobel Readdie. Commute.org is thrilled to announce the Community Partner Grant…

A transit bus is parked by a sidewalk. In the foreground, there are several brown paper bags on a blue container and a blue reusable bag from Commute.org nearby. The bags have labels with text and logos attached to them. The bus, part of San Mateo County's shuttles, has a white, green, and blue design.

Appreciation Gifts for Shuttle Riders

We’re excited to share our recent initiative to thank our dedicated shuttle riders. This January, we distributed 300 gift bags…

A banner for the 2023 STAR Impact Report from Commute.org, featuring the title and five images of different individuals: a cyclist, a man holding a certificate, a smiling woman, the Millbrae logo, and a person standing beside a DOH sign.

The 2023 STAR Impact Report

The impact of Commute.org’s STAR platform, is a testament to the power of collective action in fostering sustainable commuting practices….

Commute.org's 2024 Promotions Calendar outlines various reward opportunities for activities like carpooling, vanpooling, cycling, walking, using transit, and remote work. Monthly promotions feature $100 e-gift cards and additional seasonal prizes.

2024 Promotions Calendar

At Commute.org, we love rewarding commuters who choose to take a sustainable commute to work. Therefore, in addition to our…

A group of people sits at tables in a conference room, attending an Employer Bike Safety workshop. A presenter stands at the front by a projected slide showing a bicycle diagram, with lunch bags on the tables.

Free Bike Safety Workshops for Employers

Are you interested in receiving a free bike safety workshop at your workplace in San Mateo County? Encourage your employees…

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Equity Outreach Takeaways and Next Steps

Integrating equity principles across all programs is one of Commute.org’s strategic objectives for the 2025 Strategic Plan. In 2022, Commute.org…