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)