Stanford Transportation COVID-19 Updates (as of March 30): Cancel parking permits to avoid non-refundable charges

Updates regarding Stanford Transportation programs and services in response to the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19 (also called novel coronavirus) will be published at transportation.stanford.edu/COVID-19 as they become available. General updates are available for the university community at healthalerts.stanford.edu.

Benefits of Carpooling

Carpool parking is free! Share the ride and the savings.

Share your commute with at least one other eligible Stanford commuter and you may:

  • Save money on gas and wear and tear on your vehicle
  • Receive a free carpool permit. With more members in your carpool, receive a more versatile permit.
  • As a Commute Club member, you can purchase daily permits for the times you need to drive. See how you can save money by receiving a free carpool permit while driving alone part-time on our Not Sure You Can Commit to a Sustainable Commute? page
  • Enjoy premium reserved carpool-only parking spaces (reserved until 10 a.m.)

Please view the Carpool Parking Map to see designated parking areas for carpools on campus.

In case of an emergency

  • "What if my child gets sick or I get sick and I have to leave immediately?"
  • "What if my carpool driver unexpectedly leaves without me or becomes unavailable to give me a ride home?"
  • "What if my neighbor calls to tell me that my home is on fire?"

The answer to these and other issues is Stanford's free Emergency Ride Home program. You are automatically enrolled in the Emergency Ride Home program as a Commute Club carpool member. (Please note that overtime is not covered.)

Bay Area Bridge Toll Discounts

Carpools crossing state-owned bridges during peak hours can qualify for a $2 toll discount using FasTrak. Please refer to the Bay Area Toll Authority Toll Schedule to learn more about carpool tolls. 

Bay Area Carpool Promotions

The Bay Area Carpool Program, powered by 511.org and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), offers rewards for carpoolers. Visit their website to learn more about their ongoing and future promotions.