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Searsville Chiller Relocation Project Parking Implications

During the Searsville Lot Chillers Relocation Project, there will be varying degrees of parking impacts in the Searsville parking lot (L-22) during each phase of the project, beginning on July 13, 2026, and continuing through June 2027. A-Frames will be posted two weeks before each phase and will include a diagram of the affected area and spaces. 

At the beginning of this project, impacts will be minimal, but as the project progresses, we anticipate considerable parking impacts, despite our efforts to mitigate them. We encourage you to plan ahead and consider the following options to avoid this affecting your personal commute.

Consider a Sustainable Commute

Stanford provides one of the nation’s leading university sustainable commute programs, including biking, subsidized vanpooling, carpooling, free or subsidized transit, and walking. Take advantage of our commute planning services by exploring our Commute Toolkit or scheduling a free virtual 15-minute One-on-One Commute Consultation to help you adopt a sustainable commute, even if you choose a sustainable commute for just a day or two a month.   

Getting Around Campus is Easy with Marguerite

Stanford’s free Marguerite shuttle serves as a first-mile and last-mile connector for passengers between the Palo Alto Transit Center and various locations/worksites on the Stanford campus.  Explore our shuttle lines and schedules.

Marguerite (From and to Palo Alto Transit Center)

Palo Alto Transit Center to CEF/560 Fremont Rd or :

  • Line X to Marguerite Bus Stop # 281, On Campus Drive @ Parking Lot L-22, then a 1/3 mile walk (approximately 7 minutes).

560 Fremont Rd/ CEF to Palo Alto Transit Center:

  • A 1/3 mile walk (approximately 8 minutes) to Line Y Marguerite Bus Stop # 282, On Campus Drive, across from Parking Lot L-22.

Biking

Are you already a bike commuter or considering one? Take advantage of our helpful tools, bike storage, bike safety repair stands, and more as you ride to your worksite. The nearest bike cage is located in the Stock Farm Parking Garage, a ½-mile walk (approximately 10 minutes) from 560 Fremont. Visit our Reserve Daily Bike Storage page to learn more and reserve your spot. Short-term bike spaces are also available in front of 560 Fremont. For tips on keeping your bike secure, including proper locking techniques and essential precautions, visit Keep Your Bike Secure. For your convenience, we’ve developed these bike commute routes from Palo Alto Transit Center to 560 Fremont Rd. You can also map your route from any starting point using our helpful video on How to Map a Bike Commute Route. The distance is just over 2 miles, with an estimated riding time of 12-14 minutes. 

Parking Alternatives

  • ADA: Temporary ADA within Searsville parking lot (L-22), Searsville Road
  • Visitor: Stock Farm South parking lot (L-17), Roble Field Garage, Via Ortega Garage
  • 'WE' Permit: Searsville Road, Roble Field Garage
  • 'C' Permit: Searsville Road, Roble Field Garage, Via Ortega Garage, Stock Farm Garage
  • Service Vehicle: Searsville Road, Oak Road South, Oak Road

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