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Transportation Services

Transportation Services provides support for all campus transportation needs. Our transportation demand management (TDM) programs and policies are geared toward reducing single-occupancy vehicles traveling to and from campus.  A recent campus study found constructing and maintaining a new parking garage could cost over $38,000 per parking space.  We believe that investing in TDM programs will improve transportation efficiency for all Santa Clara University students, faculty, and staff.  We are constantly exploring new incentives and programs to help the University avoid additional costs while reducing our transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.  For more information about Santa Clara's sustainability programs, please visit the Center for Sustainability's website. 


 Looking to plan a trip? Try using 511 Bay Area to find transit options that best suit you with LIVE traffic updates!

Alternative Transit Packs (Digital)

To be more sustainable, we have moved away from the paper alternative transit card to an AMP Park digital parking permit pack (ATP).  To qualify for a monthly alternative transit pack, you must use one of the following alternative modes of transportation when coming to campus:

Monthly permit packs that are requested (either by phone, email, or in person) will be applied on the last day of the current month for the next month. For example, 1/31 for February usage. The benefit is only 5 parking permits per month, whether they are all used or not. For more information on how to redeem, click the Alternative Transit pack section, located here.

Bicycling

  • U-locks are available for purchase at our P&TS Office for $25.
  • Bike Map

 

SCU provides public electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) across campus.
The stations were installed as part of a grant, and they fulfill a need on campus. 
 
Users registered with the ChargePoint Network can see available charging stations online. 
 
Please view additional information on EV charging stations on campus. 
Employee Benefits

Mass Transit Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Mass Transit Flexible Spending Account

The Mass Transit FSA allows employees set aside pretax dollars for the reimbursement of qualifying transportation expenses you incur while commuting to and from work. The program is in alignment with and supports Santa Clara University’s commitment to sustainability. You may change your monthly contributions between the 1st-10th of each month

  • Maximum Monthly Election: $325

Please reach out to Human Resources for more information or questions.

SCU is very fortunate to be located directly across the street from the Santa Clara Caltrain/VTA transit stations. These provide excellent alternative modes of transportation opportunities for our campus community members to utilize. 
VTA Bus Map
For VTA bus map information, click here.
 
Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) Discount Program for SCU students and employees 
 
The ACE and SCU partnership offers a discount program of 50% off the retail value of  20-Ride tickets and monthly passes. The discounted tickets are only available online at https://acerail.com/
 
Digital 20-Trip tickets are valid for any 20 one-way trips without an expiration date. 
 
Digital monthly passes are valid for unlimited trips in the calendar month. 
ACE 50% Off Flier
To learn more about our partnership with ACE, eligibility, prices, terms, and conditions, visit this page. 
Silicon Valley “SV" Hopper
Convenient rides around Cupertino & Southern Santa Clara. Book trips right from your phone and get picked up in an eco-friendly vehicle- that's Silicon Valley Hopper.
SV Hopper Iamge
VTA/Caltrain
Currently, there is no partnership with Clipper Card or Go Passes. 

Modes of public transportation that provide service to the campus include:

Santa Clara has partnered with Zipcar to expand transportation opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members. After enrolling in the program on Zipcar's web site, participants have access to a variety of vehicles to reserve.  Most vehicles are available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zipcars are available in the Cowell parking lot and the North Campus Garage. 

All programs are open for staff and faculty to take advantage of! If you have any questions please feel free to email, call, or stop by. 

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