November 5, 2024

Sustainable Transportation System Awards

Stanford’s award-winning commitment to sustainability in planning, implementing, and operating its transportation system is reflected in the following recognitions:

Bicycle Friendly University, Platinum Level, League of American Bicyclists (2011–2015, 2015–2019, 2019–2023)
Best Workplaces for Commuters, US Environmental Protection Agency/Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida (2002–2021)
Marketing and Communication Award, International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI), (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020)
Marketing and Outreach – University Award, Association for Commuter Transportation (2014 and 2017)
Association for Commuter Transportation Recognition, for innovative concepts, creative solutions, and professional achievement in transportation demand management (2014 and 2017)
Gold Prize, Race to Excellence, US Environmental Protection Agency/Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida (2006, 2009-2015); Best of Universities and Colleges in Race to Excellence, (2006 and 2011)
Innovative Transportation Solutions Award, WTS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (2009)
Excellence in Motion, Award of Merit, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (2008)
Bicycle Friendly Community, League of American Bicyclists (2003–2007)
Green Business Award for the Stanford Fleet Garage, recognizing commitment to environmentally responsible operations, County of Santa Clara (2004–2007)
Leadership Award for non-elected individual or private organization, Association for Commuter Transportation (2006)
“Top 50” Award for regional transportation, employer category, Bay Area Council (2004)
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for alternative transportation (1997, 2004)
Commendation for alternative transportation, County of Santa Clara (1997, 2004)
Business Environmental Award, Acterra (2004)
Clean Air Award, Breathe California, formerly the American Lung Association of the Bay Area (2003)
Certificate of Appreciation, Bay Area Air Quality Management District (2002)
Founding Member, US Environmental Protection Agency/Department of Transportation Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative (2001)

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Stanford's trophy for TMD Excellence Award

System: Transportation | Topic: Emissions, Travel

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