[Published: Oct.25, 2021]

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) recognized Stanford Transportation as Organization of the Year. IPMI heralded Stanford’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program as one of the most comprehensive in the nation and highlighted the following initiatives: 

  • Encouraging residents to go car-free through the Escondido Village Graduate Residences Car Free Club, which exceeded its goals and reduced resident permit holders in the area from 52% in 2017 to 38% in 2020. 
  • Rolling out six schedule changes for Stanford’s free Marguerite shuttle service in a nine-month period due to ridership reductions, and adjustments to Caltrain service during COVID-19. There are only one or two Marguerite service changes per year normally. 
  • Receiving recognition as the only university to receive three consecutive Platinum Bicycle Friendly University designations from the League of American Bicyclists, with nearly 20% of university commuters biking to campus pre-pandemic. During the 2020 shelter-in-place orders, the bicycle program offered a series of free online bike webinars.

“We appreciate that IPMI recognized our efforts to serve the Stanford community during the unprecedented past year,” Executive Director Brian Shaw, CAPP, said. “We could only accomplish what we did thanks to our valued team members who conceptualized and brought these new initiatives to fruition by demonstrating the dedication and effort that allows our department to succeed,”  

Brian Shaw

Additionally, Executive Director Brian Shaw was recognized as the James M. Hunnicutt, CAPP, Industry Professional of the Year. IPMI highlighted Shaw’s nearly 25-year career fostering sustainable transportation options and innovations in parking management, including his seven years at the helm of Stanford Transportation. Among his many achievements, IPMI recognized Shaw’s leadership in keeping the department’s operations seamless during COVID-19 and highlighted these initiatives: 

  • Reducing peak-hour trips under the level established in 2000 as the campus continued to grow and thrive.
  • Implementing major operational changes that include more efficient online programs and processes including virtual parking permits and transit passes, app- based visitor parking, online bike registration, and electronic access to bike cages.
  • Advocating for campus roundabouts, green bike lanes and the Escondido Village Graduate Residences Car Free Club. 

Jack Cleary, associate vice president, Land, Buildings and Real Estate, praised Shaw's extensive transportation knowledge and industry leadership.

“I couldn’t be more pleased Brian was recognized by IPMI for his innovation, leadership and industry excellence. Brian has demonstrated vision and great management, pioneered innovative solutions and risen to unexpected challenges, not the least of which has been the COVID-19 pandemic,” Cleary said. “Through it all, he seamlessly collaborates with other departments and peer institutions, sharing his extensive knowledge and providing industry leadership. He engages his team and provides them opportunities to bring to fruition Stanford Transportation’s many sustainable, forward-thinking initiatives. Brian truly shines as a leader, and this award is well deserved.”