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Parking Permit RatesADDRESSING CONCERNS
2What Is The Highest Benefit? Where To Save? The cost of driving alone is generally higher than thecost of a permit. Vehicle expenses include gas, insurance,maintenance, and bridge tolls. Calculate your costs:Commute Cost & Carbon Emissions CalculatorExample: East Bay commute 30 miles roundtrip 205 per month in apparent commuting expenses 35 per month for a Stanford ʻCʼ parking permit Stanfordʼs rates are in line with other Bay Areauniversities and municipalities. Stanfordʼs rates are 35 to 116 per month. U.C. Berkeley employee parking rates range from 85 to 159 per month Downtown Palo Alto employee permits cost 806per year, or 67.16 per month. Stanford invests in free transit passes and othersustainable commute options to provide commuters withalternatives to the high cost of driving alone.Stanfordʼs land is incredibly valuable and best used for teaching, research,and patient care. Building parking is costly. According to a California parkingdatabase, the cost to build garages and underground parking is estimatedat 50,000 to 80,000 per space, and 31% of spaces go unused on average.
3Equivalent Cost-Per-Day for ‘C’-Daily vs. ‘C’-Monthly Permit Discounts are built into the monthly ʻCʼ permit,as illustrated in the chart. If parking 7 or moredays, purchase the monthly ʻCʼ permit to save. Essential workers often commute full-time,incurring the highest commute expenses. Theyreceive the greatest savings/value from the monthlypermit, while hybrid workers save on days they areallowed to work remotely. Stanfordʼs leadership is sensitive to affordabilityconcerns and has kept the ʻCʼ permit as anaffordable option. Parking rates have been held at FYʼ20 rates forFYʼ21 and FYʼ22.
4‘A’ Daily vs ‘A’ Monthly Equivalent Rate Per Day If saving is a priority, purchase the ʻCʼ permitinstead of ʻA.ʼ ʻAʼ permits are offered at a premium forthose who prioritize convenience over cost: Closer parking to destinations Availability of closer parking throughoutthe day. If you park 8 or more days per month,purchase an ʻAʼ monthly permit to save over thedaily rate.
Our Permit Picker Tool Makes It Easier to See HowDiscounts Are Built Into Monthly Permits1. Enter the number ofcommute days intothe ʻCʼ- or ʻAʼ-permitbox.2. View the equivalentdaily cost and savingsof a monthly permitcompared to a dailypermit.3. Note: If you commuteup to 6 days with a ʻCʼpermit or up to 7 dayswith an ʻAʼ permit,purchasing dailyinstead of monthlypermits is betterfinancially.Here is the link to our Permit Picker. We also show the cost of permits by dayscommuting.
Exercise Commute savingsRe-connect Share expenses Stanford-issuedtransit passescontinue for eligiblecommuters (i.e.,Caltrain, VTA, ACTransit, SamTrans) Face masks required.Check transit policiesand schedule updates All Aboard Bay Areaprovides the latestinformation from BayArea transit agencies.Healthy steps Save with free transitDRIVE A 100% lease subsidycontinues for existingvanpools. Some areaccepting new riders. Carpoolers can shareexpenses. Scoop andother ridematchingservices are available. Carpool permits andsubsidies are currentlyunavailable.TRANSIT Safety first! Followthese bike safety tipsfor a safer commute. Brush up on bikesafety skills bywatching bikewebinars online. Request bikecommute planningassistance.CARPOOL/VANPOOLBIKEWhich Commute Will You Choose? Hourly, daily, andmonthly parkingoptions are available. Most commuter andvisitor spaces areenforced between 6a.m. and 4 p.m. onweekdays or asposted. ʻAʼ and ʻCʼ permitsare valid at both themain campus andStanford RedwoodCity.Healthy steps Save with ʻCʼ permits
Contact UsTRANSPORTATION@STANFORD.EDU650.723.9362We recognize that commuting is a personal choice, especially at this time. Commuters are encouraged to assess and select theoption(s) that best meet their needs. We are providing information about commute options as a courtesy for those who need it, and itis not intended to encourage specific commute mode choices. Please refer to our website for the most current information.
Our Permit Picker Tool Makes It Easier to See How Discounts Are Built Into Monthly Permits 1. Enter the number of commute days into the ʻCʼ- or ʻAʼ-permit box. 2. View the equivalent daily cost and savings of a monthly permit compared to a daily permit. 3. Note: If you commute up to 6 days with a ʻCʼ permit or up to 7 days with an ʻAʼ .
