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Parking permit requirements will resume at Stanford's main campus and Stanford Redwood City as of Wednesday, July 1. Commuters and residents will be required to have a valid ‘A,’ ‘C,’ ‘Z,’ ‘C-SRWC,’ ‘MC,’ or resident parking permit to avoid citations. Please refer to our announcement for more details.
For COVID-related transportation updates, please visit our Stanford Transportation COVID-19: Featured Topics page. 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, we want to provide resources to help you prepare.
In addition to the information we are providing, our team is available to answer questions and provide assistance by email, Zoom, and phone: 650.736.9923.
Your commute options are likely to be determined by several factors, including the timing of your return to campus, transit operations and schedules, individual levels of comfort, and assessment of the time, cost, perceived safety, and access to different modes.
While we are providing general information to help you consider your options, your commute is your personal choice. Stanford commuters are encouraged to assess and select the option(s) that best meet their needs.
For updates about Stanford Transportation programs and services, you can visit our COVID-19: Featured Topics page. For guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding transportation, please visit the CDC website.
If you would like assistance on planning your commute, please contact us at commuteclub@stanford.edu or 650.736.9923 or schedule a one-on-one commute consultation.
Parking permit requirements resumed at Stanford's main campus and Stanford Redwood City as of Wednesday, July 1. With some exceptions, mainly for carpools and vanpools, Stanford's parking program returned to the same system as before the shelter-in-place orders, including rates, enforcement, permit types, and policies.
Commuters and residents are required to have a valid ‘A,’ ‘C,’ ‘Z,’ ‘C-SRWC,’ ‘MC,’ or resident parking permit purchased through the online ordering system to avoid citations.
If you will be commuting part-time, consider purchasing daily permits to save on parking costs.
Bikes can be a healthy option for commuting, providing exercise, stress relief, and cost savings. Refer to our Bicycle FAQ for Returning to Campus and our Bicycle Resources During COVID-19 page to help you get ready for a bike commute and learn about best practices for bike safety.
The Campus Bike Shop at Tresidder Union has resumed full operations including rentals, sales, and repairs to provide services to the Stanford community.
We are also hosting four free bike webinars in July and August. Benefits-eligible university employees are able to earn self-reported BeWell Berries for participating in the online workshops (one berry per webinar).
If you decide to carpool or vanpool, please create as much physical distance as possible between other passengers and drivers, to the extent possible, and wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the virus.
If you are a driver of the vehicle, please wipe down all frequently touched surfaces with at least a 60 percent alcohol-based disinfectant wipe after sharing a ride and follow best practices for ventilation. Visit our carpooling or vanpooling tips to learn more about these and other ways to protect yourself and others.
Stanford carpools and vanpools
While parking permit requirements resumed at Stanford's main campus and Stanford Redwood City as of Wednesday, July 1, we are unable to offer the Carpool permit program at this time.
Carpools may informally share the cost of commuter permits and expenses, but free or reduced-cost permits and reserved carpool spaces are not available.
We are developing updated processes for our vanpool program and will follow up with vanpools directly.
Refer to our Parking Permit Reinstatement: Updates for Carpools and Vanpools page for additional information.
Scoop carpool app
The Scoop carpooling app continues to be available and Stanford continues to subsidize eligible riders and drivers who use Scoop for their Stanford commute. Scoop has updated its health and safety guidelines, which involve changes to the in-car experience in order to decrease the risk of potential exposure and comply with public health recommendations from the CDC and the WHO.
If you choose to take public transit for your commute, please take a look at some tips that we’ve created to help protect yourself and others and slow the spread of COVID-19. Free transit passes, including Caltrain’s Go Pass, VTA’s SmartPass, AC Transit’s EasyPass, and SamTrans’ monthly pass continue to be valid for eligible commuters.
Please refer to our Public Transit Service Changes: COVID-19 page for a table summarizing public transit service changes, fare payment requirements, and safety protocols in response to COVID-19.
You can also visit our COVID-19: Updates on Public transit and pre-tax transit purchases page for more information.
At this time, the Marguerite shuttle service has implemented a number of steps to protect the health and well-being of everyone on board, including face covering requirements, passenger limits, restricted boarding, entering and exiting through the rear door, standard best practices for ventilation, and notices to remind riders of physical distancing guidelines.
For information regarding Marguerite service changes made since April 1 and available alternatives, please refer to our Marguerite Service Changes: COVID-19 page.
If you would like assistance on planning your commute, our team is available for one-on-one commute consultations via Zoom to help you assess your options. Please sign up for a 15-minute consultation by using this registration link. We're also always available to help at commuteclub@stanford.edu or 650.736.9923.
Our COVID-19: Featured Topics page is being updated regularly with new information and frequently asked questions regarding our programs and services.
Zipcar has enhanced its cleaning protocols and products. For additional updates, visit Zipcar's COVID-19 updates webpage.
The on-campus branch is temporarily closed and rentals will be handled by Enterprise's Redwood City location at 345 El Camino Real, which offers curbside services.
Stanford's discounted rates for students, faculty, and staff still apply at the Redwood City location. Customers can call them directly at 650.366.9200 or visit Enterprise’s reservation page to make a reservation.
