[Published March 6, 2020; Updated Jan. 15, 2021]
Provided below are updates to Stanford Transportation programs and services as a result of COVID-19.
Find answers to additional frequently asked questions about the following topics by visiting these pages:
- Parking, rideshare and bridge tolls [Updated Jan. 15]
- Marguerite and DisGo [Updated Jan. 4]
- Public transit and pre-tax transit purchases [Updated Jan. 5]
- Commute Club and car free incentives [Updated July 31]
- Bicycle program [Updated Jan. 14]
- Campus zones program [Updated Nov. 30]
- Night and weekend parking enforcement [Updated Nov. 19]
For other COVID-19-related updates for the Stanford community, visit healthalerts.stanford.edu.
If you are thinking about resuming your commute to Stanford’s main campus or Stanford Redwood City, our Returning to Your Stanford Commute page provides resources to help you prepare. We have also created a Program and Service Changes: COVID-19 page to outline the current status of our operations.
Top five questions
Where can I find information on the status of Stanford Transportation programs and services? (Jan. 5, 2021)
There have been a number of updates to the programs and services we offer as a result of COVID-19. We have created a Program and Service Changes: COVID-19 page to outline the current status of our operations.
Has anything changed with the hours of parking enforcement on Stanford's main campus? (Nov. 3, 2020)
To support campus health and safety and more effectively manage external visitors, as of Monday, Nov. 2, parking enforcement on Stanford’s main campus was extended to include nights and weekends. All vehicles are required to have an active permit to park on the main campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stanford affiliates can continue to park after hours at no additional charge, either with an existing permit or by registering their vehicle for a Courtesy ‘After-Hours’ permit.
We have developed resources to help you as Stanford transitions to 24/7 enforcement:
- Announcement article: Parking Enforcement on Main Campus to Include Nights and Weekends
- Flow diagram: Night and Weekend Parking Enforcement action steps diagram
- Details by affiliation: What Night and Weekend Parking Enforcement Means for You
- Frequently asked questions: Night and Weekend Parking Enforcement FAQ
What is the campus zones program and how does it impact visitor parking? (Aug. 28, 2020)
In compliance with State of California guidance, the campus zones program supports the resumption of teaching and research operations curbed by COVID-19 by establishing zones that define access to different areas of Stanford’s main campus.
The program goes into effect as of Sept. 1, at which time visitor parking will not be available in the Academic Campus Zone. Existing visitor parking in the Academic Campus Zone will be converted to ‘A’ permit spaces for essential Stanford commuters.
Visit our COVID-19: Campus zones program updates to learn more.
How is Marguerite Shuttle service impacted by the campus zones program? (Aug. 28, 2020)
Marguerite routes and schedules are not affected by the campus zones program. Only Stanford affiliates who are approved to be in the Academic Campus Zone should continue to those stops.
For updates about the campus zones program visit our COVID-19: Campus zones program updates webpage.
Are there passenger limits on Marguerite buses? (Aug. 5, 2020)
Yes. Limits were implemented on April 20 to to protect the health and well-being of riders and drivers, avoid overcrowding, and comply with Santa Clara's Mandatory Directive on Public Transit.
When a bus reaches capacity, head signs will be switched to read “Bus Full” and stops will be made only to allow those on board to exit. Passenger thresholds for the buses in the Marguerite fleet are as follows:
Length of bus |
Line |
Passenger limit |
30 feet |
6 passengers |
|
40 feet |
10 passengers |
|
45 feet (transbay routes) | 14 passengers | |
44-foot double-decker (transbay routes) |
24 passengers |
For a full list of safety measures implemented in response to COVID-19, visit our Marguerite Safety Updates: COVID-19 page.