Commuter
Support
We’re here to help! Make the most of these commuter support programs.
Plan Your Commute
Which commute option is best for you? Try our trip planning tool at SRPGO.com to see commute options serving your residential area and Stanford Research Park work site.
Shuttle Service
Operated by Stanford Transportation, the Stanford Marguerite Shuttles are free and open to the public.
Research Park (RP) route: Serves the Palo Alto Transit Center and Stanford Research Park during peak commute hours.
Cal Ave Express (CAX) route: Serves the California Ave. Caltrain station and Stanford Research Park during peak commute hours.
1050A route: The 1050A connects the Li Ka Shing Center on Stanford University main campus with SRP, and makes stops near The Hub at Stanford Research Park.
Carpooling
Check out the Scoop Commute app for finding carpool partners. Those who work at employer sites in Stanford Research Park are eligible for a carpool rider discount!
How to participate:
In the Scoop Commute app: create an account with your work email address
Verify your email address
Check the app for others to carpool with on your next commute trip.
Current
Promotions
Vanpool Subsidy
Stanford Research Park provides a subsidy of up to $100/month for vanpool participants.
Bike Helmet Discount
Bike helmets are available for only $20 for those who work at an employer site in Stanford Research Park. Free helmet fitting also available. Stop into Mike’s Bikes at The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive, to inquire about this promotion.
Bike Light Set Discount
Those who work at an employer site in Stanford Research Park can receive $50 off a bike light set at Mike's Bikes at The Hub until Dec. 19, 2025. Stop into Mike’s Bikes at The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive, and ask how you can enjoy this special discount.
Monthly Commuter Newsletter
Sign-up for the Commuter Newsletter to stay current on all Stanford Research Park Transportation offerings and updates about commute options serving Stanford Research Park.
VTA Guaranteed Ride Home Program
This program is provided by Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and covers work sites located in Santa Clara County. The VTA Guaranteed Ride Home program provides a reimbursed ride (e.g., Uber, Lyft, taxi) in the event you've not driven your vehicle to your SRP work site and need a ride due to an emergency or other unexpected workday or commuting circumstance.
Commuter
Rewards
If your work site is based in Stanford Research Park, and you choose a sustainable commute mode (transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycle, or walk) to get there, you can earn Commuter Rewards at SRPGO.com!
Contact Us
For more commuter transportation information, please contact us at SRPGO@stanford.edu.