News & Events

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

A man wearing a light purple face mask and camel coat sits on a bus, reflecting on the changes in commuting after COVID. In the background, two other masked passengers are seated. The bus appears mostly empty, with blue seats.

Increase in Monthly Pre-Tax Transportation Benefits

The federal government has increased monthly pre-tax commuter benefits that employees may take to pay for transportation from $270 to…

A modern SF Bay Ferry with "San Francisco Bay Ferry" branding sails on a calm body of water. Hills and parts of the Golden Gate Bridge are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

SSF Ferry and Caltrain Shuttle Updates (Nov 2021)

We are happy to announce that in coordination with the return of Ferry service to South San Francisco, we will…

Illustration celebrating National Rideshare Month 2021. Text reads, "Happy National Rideshare Month! Rideshare Week: October 4th-8th." Features colorful drawings of a taxi, rideshare car, and bus on a blue background.

National Rideshare Month 2021

October is National Rideshare Month As vaccination rates improve, people across the Bay Area are getting ready to go back…

A blue sky with wispy clouds sets the backdrop for the text "Happy Car Free Day September 22, 2021," in bold white letters. Below, you’ll find the Commute.org and STAR logos.

Car Free Day 2021

Car Free Day is an international event celebrated on September 22 where people are encouraged to get around without cars,…

Logos for Intuit, Caltrain, Redwood City, and Commute.org encircle the text: "Caltrain Go Pass Donation Program, Fall 2021 Pilot"

Commute.org Participates in Caltrain’s GoPass Donation Program

[For information on the 2026 program, please go here] The Caltrain GoPass Donation Pilot Program will utilize 700 Go Pass…

An illustration of a thriving tree with colorful circles, each featuring icons related to transportation and sustainability, like a bicycle, train, car, pedestrian, and eco-friendly symbols. The backdrop shows a house and trees with "Commute.org," reflecting the natural evolution towards greener commuting.

Natural Evolution: Thriving Hybrid Workplaces

From April 19-21, a community of transportation, HR, Facilities, and Operations professionals came together (virtually) during Commute.org’s three-day Annual Symposium…

Update on COVID-19 Response and Resources

Commute.org continues to serve commuters, employers and residents of San Mateo County during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our shuttle program was…

A man wearing a light purple face mask and camel coat sits on a bus, reflecting on the changes in commuting after COVID. In the background, two other masked passengers are seated. The bus appears mostly empty, with blue seats.

Guide to Ensuring a Safe Commute

General Tips •  Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (or use hand sanitizer) after…

Illustration of "Bay Area Bike Month" showcases a yellow bridge outline above the text. Three multi-colored directional signs with bicycle symbols are on the right, perfectly capturing the spirit of this vibrant biking event in the Bay Area.

May is Bike Month!

May is National Bike Month and we celebrated by encouraging everyone to experience the joy of bicycling and the power…