Our No Pollute Commute Challenge is May 11-18, 2024!
The Center for Sustainability and the Parking & Transportation Services Office are hosting a No Pollute Commute Challenge to encourage students, faculty, and staff to commute to and from campus using sustainable transportation options.
During your commute, stop by SCU's Energizer Station for snacks and other goodies!
Broncos greeting and cheering on cyclists at SCU's Energizer Station back in 2018.
Participants advocate for sustainable transportation in the Bay Area.
Whether by bike, public transit, skateboard, or foot... there are lots of ways to enjoy sustainable transportation!
Throughout the week, we're hosting educational and fun events highlighting different modes of sustainable transportation!
Caltrain Electric Train Tour
Saturday, May 11th
San Carlos Station (599 El Camino Real San Carlos, CA 94070)Be among the first to board Caltrain’s new, modern electric trains as they unveil the future of their service. Explore the spacious interiors, learn about the exciting new features, and get a glimpse of what Caltrain will be like in 2024. Join Caltrain for their next free community event and enjoy the following: an Electric Train Tour, Caltrain Giveaways, Food Trucks, Games, a Photo Booth, an Art Demonstration, and Community Resources.
For more information, please visit the Caltrain website
Transportation Tabling
Tuesday, May 14th
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Benson PlazaStop by to learn about various sustainable transportation programs and incentives, discuss feedback with the Parking and Transportation Services team, and receive fun swag.
SCU's Energizer Station
Thursday, May 16th
7:00 – 10:00 AM
Alameda LawnWhether you bike every day or once every couple of months - to work, to school, to the farmer’s market, to the library - you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle. Swing by SCU’s Energizer Station on the Alameda Lawn on your commute to campus for breakfast snacks and other goodies!
Don’t forget to Pledge to Ride to make sure you are eligible for all the goodies our station has to offer, and sign up for the Bay Area Bike Challenge. Check out the Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days website for the official map of all Energizer Stations.
Inspector Planet Beach Clean-Up in Santa Cruz
Saturday, May 18th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Santa Cruz Main BeachTake the Highway 17 Bus or carpool to Santa Cruz to help clean up the Main Beach, next to and in front of the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! The first 50 people to show up will get a special Inspector Planet Beach Clean-Up shirt, sponsored by The Hidden Sea.
More details and sign up here.
No Pollute Commute Resources
Bike Repair Stations
Does your bike need some TLC? There are four Dero Bike Fixit stations around campus. A Fixit station can be found at Swig Hall North Steps (Kennedy Mall side), San Filippo West End (near the Sobrato Fountain), Campus Safety/Transportation Services, and the University Villas. Use this map to find other Fixit stations in the Santa Clara / San Jose area and nationwide. You can also check out Community Cycles of California, a nearby non-profit social enterprise.
Wondering where you can get on a bike in Santa Clara County? Check out this countywide bike map.
- Clipper Start
Clipper START is a pilot program that provides single-ride discounts to eligible riders. Participants receive a 50% discount on the following services: BART, Muni, Caltrain, VTA, and more! To qualify, you must be a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, 19-64 years old, not have an RTC Clipper Card for people with disabilities, and have a household income of 200% of the federal poverty level or less.
Apply for Clipper Start here
