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1 Expect game-day traffic delays and parking closures on Friday, Oct. 10
Visitor Center lot and Varsity lot will be closed to commuters and visitors
2 Marguerite shuttle changes take effect in September and October
Most lines are affected; October shuttle changes coincide with Caltrain schedule changes
3 Participate in the 2014 Fall Promotion and you could win exciting prizes
Join or remain in the Commute Club or pledge part-time to be rewarded
4 Caltrain seeks input on design of future fleet
Provide feedback by Oct. 3 on Electric Multiple Unit trains
5 Commuters and residents adjust to parking changes
With students returning, this may be a better time than ever to consider alternatives
Expect traffic delays throughout campus along with parking lot closures near Stanford Stadium on Friday, Oct. 10, as Stanford Football hosts Washington State. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.
Parking closures
Parking near the stadium has been reserved for the game. The Track House/Visitor Center lot (L-95) and Sunken Diamond/Varsity lot (L-97) will be closed to commuters and visitors all day. Additionally, no parking will be allowed on Lasuen Street between Campus Drive and Arboretum Road.
Commuters who normally use these lots should park at Galvez lot (L-96), Eucalyptus Grove, or Lasuen Grove (accessible via Lasuen Street). All 'A' and 'C' permit holders may access these lots until 4 p.m. Permit holders parked in these areas do not need to move their cars at 4 p.m., but the lots will open to game-day attendees at 4 p.m. Please refer to the 2014 Football Parking Guide on the Stanford Athletics website for parking locations.
Marguerite shuttle delays
Due to increased traffic, anticipate delays to most campus Marguerite shuttle routes as early as 2 p.m. Allow extra time to make transit connections from the Marguerite.
As always, commuters are encouraged to use alternative transportation rather than driving alone. Free guarded bicycle parking will be available near Stanford Stadium. Stanford Athletics provides information about bicycle and other alternative transportation options on their website.
Refer to the Stanford Athletics website for game-day parking information. For Marguerite shuttle questions, send an email to marguerite@stanford.edu. For parking information, send an email to parkingoperations@stanford.edu.
Stanford’s Marguerite shuttle is implementing changes in October, including schedule changes to coincide with the new Caltrain schedule that takes effect on Oct. 5. Caltrain developed the new timetable to improve service reliability in response to ridership growth and planned construction.
Beginning Oct. 6, Stanford’s Marguerite service will make the following changes:
Schedules will be updated on the Marguerite website as changes occur. New printed Marguerite schedules will be available by Oct. 3 on all buses and at Parking & Transportation Services.
The following changes took effect on Sept. 22:
Line HD expanded its hours of service and is now available from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. with service every 5 minutes.
If you have questions about Marguerite changes, please contact marguerite@stanford.edu or 650.724.9339.
If your questions are about Caltrain’s service or timetable adjustments, please contact Caltrain.
With parking increasingly challenging on campus, is it time to consider a better commute? This fall, there are several ways we will reward you for choosing a sustainable commute or avoiding peak-commute times.
We would be glad to help you explore your alternative commute options. Request a free transit and/or bicycle commute plan with our do-it-yourself or custom commute planning service.
Visit our 2014 Fall Promotion page for more information and to participate! If you have questions or comments, please send an email to commuteclub@stanford.edu or call 650.736.9923.
Caltrain is seeking public feedback on the design of its future fleet of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains.
Now is your chance to provide input to Caltrain on what amenities you would like to see prioritized in the new fleet (e.g., bicycle capacity, luggage storage, restroom facilities, seating). The New Electric Train Survey will close on Oct. 3, so respond today.
Once the railway is electrified as part of the Caltrain Modernization Program, the EMU trains will replace approximately 75 percent of the current diesel fleet and operate between San Francisco and San Jose.
Do you have questions about the Caltrain survey or future electric trains? Contact calmod@caltrain.com. If you would like assistance with planning a trip or commute on Caltrain, visit our do-it-yourself or custom commute planning service.
If you are an eligible Stanford commuter (eligible off-campus employees or graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the Pilot Go Pass program), don’t forget that you can enjoy unlimited rides on Caltrain by requesting or purchasing a Caltrain Go Pass.
With Autumn quarter underway and the return of students to campus, parking availability is increasingly limited. Parking challenges are further amplified by the conversion and displacement of parking spaces on the west side of campus.
Parking reallocation and displacement
In recent weeks, commuters and residents were displaced by the elimination of street parking on Santa Teresa Street and the closure of Lagunita Court and Roble lots (L-29 and L-31, respectively). These parking displacements enable the university to improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation along Santa Teresa Street and build two new dorms at Lagunita Court.
In addition, the conversion of nearly 150 commuter spaces to visitor parking in Parking Structure 1 (PS-1) and the reduction in attendant-assisted parking in Parking Structure 5 (PS-5) further impact ‘A’ and ‘C’ commuter permit holders. (Refer to maps.)
Drivers not directly impacted by these parking changes may also be affected as west campus commuters and residents seek parking options in other areas of campus. If you are driving to campus, please allow extra travel time and be alert to construction detours, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
The university is currently building Parking Structure 10 (PS-10), which will offer 1,100 parking spaces in 2016. This underground parking garage is being built under Roble Field off Santa Teresa Street.
Consider your options
Parking: Alternative parking options for west campus commuters include the Searsville lot (L-22) and the Hoover Pavilion Garage, also known as Parking Structure 9 (PS-9). The recent opening of the Searsville lot provides 600 spaces for ‘A’ and ‘C’ commuter permit holders, ‘WE’ resident permit holders, and ‘E’ event permit holders. Parking Structure 9, located off of Quarry Road at Hoover Pavilion, has more than 1,000 spaces, including 403 patient/visitor spaces and 675 spaces for commuters. The entrance for commuters is located on the south side of the building on Sweet Olive Way.
Marguerite and bike: If you drive, consider biking or taking a free Marguerite shuttle to your campus destination from Parking Structure 9 or the Searsville lot. Marguerite serves all parking structures on campus and most parking facilities. Bicycle racks are available in both PS-9 and the Searsville lot.
Sustainable commute: Commuters and residents may want to consider going car-free to reduce the time and inconvenience of parking on campus, while enjoying the savings and benefits of a sustainable commute.
Request a free transit and/or bicycle commute plan with our do-it-yourself or custom commute planning service.
Need access to a car on campus occasionally for work or personal errands? Check out Zipcar at Stanford (free department memberships!) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car on campus.
Please let us know if you have questions or need assistance: Contact us.
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