Overview
As a commuter school of over 29,000 students, faculty, and staff, transportation is by and large the greatest emissions source for SMCCCD. Creating and incentivizing more sustainable transportation options, as well as decarbonizing the District fleet, is crucial to achieving our sustainability goals.
Our Goals
1) Improve access to campuses by leveraging low carbon, community building transportation options (EVs, public transit, carpooling)
2) Engage staff, students and the community in goal setting, accomplishment, and challenges for transportation needs.
3) Decarbonize the District vehicle fleet through our fleet electrification initiative.
Integrating Equity into Transportation
SMCCCD is making plans to provide accessible and affordable transportation for everyone in the community. Transportation equity services include offering transportation resources such as transit passes, carpooling incentives, and even hybrid courses to limit student/staff burden stemming from commutes.
Featured Projects
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
As the EV market continues to grow, SMCCCD is committed to increasing EV charging stations to keep up with the demand of clean and green commuting.
To help incentivize electric vehicles, all students, staff, and faculty qualify for four free hours of electric vehicle charging.
Polaris GEMs, an electric low-speed vehicle now used by janitorial and facilities staff.
Fleet Electrification
To remain ahead of state regulations, as well as realize cost savings, lower emissions, and user health benefits, the District is transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet.
As of 2022, much of the District's vehicle electrification efforts have centered around low-speed electric vehicles like the Polaris GEMs. Moving forward, the District looks to transition its medium- and heavy-duty fleet vehicles to electric as well.
Additional Resources
Public Transportation Options
Commuter Programs
SMCCCD Commuter Benefits Program
SMCCCD has benefits for commuters. District staff: find all the program guidelines and information on this downloads page.
Commute.org
Create an account and sign up under the SMCCCD Network to unlock commuting options, perks, and rewards. You can also look up shuttle routes and find buddies to carpool with!
Unlock a $25 e-gift card reward for every set of 10 verified carpool days to/from work or school, up to four times a year.