Whether you commute to or from San Mateo County by transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycle, walking, or work remotely, we have a program for you.
Explore the incentives available through our STAR platform at my.commute.org and don't hesitate to reach out to support@commute.org for any queries.
Share the ride to save time and money – and earn up to $100!
Carpools have the added benefit of accessing 101 Express Lanes for free or at a discounted rate.
Residents, workers or college students in San Mateo County can earn up to $100 when carpooling to or from work or school.
Unlock a $25 e-gift card reward for every set of 10 verified carpool days to/from work or school, up to four times a year totaling $100.
Earn rewards by following these steps:
*When you and your carpool members log your group trips, they get verified and contribute towards rewards. Refer to the Carpool Rewards FAQ section below for more details.
Please note: There’s a limit of $100 per person per year, or until funds are depleted.
Ride your bike to work or college and earn up to $100!
Residents, workers or college students in San Mateo County can earn up to $100 when bicycling to or from work or school.
Unlock a $25 e-gift card reward for every set of 10 bicycle days to/from work or school, up to four times a year totaling in $100.
Earn rewards by following these steps:
*Bicycle commuters must start and end within San Mateo County and be tracked using the Strava app. Ensure that Strava-tracked bicycle commutes are automatically reported to STAR via the conneted app option to count towards the reward.
Please note: There’s a limit of $100 per person per year or until funds are depleted.
To learn more about how to participate in the Bicycle to Work Rewards program, watch this short video. Then, check out our resources page for helpful information about bicycling.
Bicycle Rewards Program Handout (English)
Bicycle Rewards Program Handout (Spanish)
Bicycle Rewards Program FAQ
Share the ride in a vanpool to save time and money – and earn up to $100!
Vanpools have the added benefit of accessing 101 Express Lanes for free.
Residents, workers or college students in San Mateo County can earn up to $100 when vanpooling to or from work or school.
Unlock a $25 e-gift card reward for every set of 10 vanpool days to/from work or school, up to four times per year totaling $100.
Earn rewards by following these steps:
*At the time of redemption, you must complete a vanpool questionaire and submit proof of vanpool ridership. Refer to the Vanpool Rewards program rules below for more details.
Please note: There’s a limit of $100 per person per year or until funds are depleted.
Residents, workers. or college students in San Mateo County can accumulate points in the STAR Store by logging their sustainable commutes to or from work or school.
Step #1) Register or login to STAR at my.commute.org
Step #2) Log your sustainable commute trips, earn 1 point per day
Step #3) Use your points to redeem chances to win e-gift cards, commuter mystery pack or donate to a non-profit organization*
Residents, workers, or college students in San Mateo County can earn chances to win prizes all year round, including $100 e-gift cards and more.
Earn chances to win by following these steps:
You’re on your way to winning fantastic prizes!
Promotion schedule for 2024:
Explore our 2024 Promotions Calendar for more details.
Try public transit as an alternative to driving alone
Commuters traveling to or from San Mateo County who are new to taking transit to work or college are eligible for a $25 Clipper Card to try transit.
To qualify:
Clipper Cards are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Questions? Contact us at support@commute.org or call (650) 588-8170.
The program is managed by Commute.org and funded by C/CAG of San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
If there’s an emergency and you need to leave work early, your ride is on us.
If you commute to work or school in San Mateo County using a sustainable mode and an illness, emergency, or other qualifying event occurs, we’ll cover the cost of getting you home. Our GRH program reimburses the cost of your ride home using any form of transportation, including public transit, ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft), car share, or taxi. If you can use public transit, we’ll give you a $5 bonus. Not every situation qualifies for GRH, so please read the program rules carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
Watch a short how-to video to learn more about the GRH program.
Steps to Get a GRH Reimbursement
GRH Program Rules
GRH Program FAQ
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