The Palo Alto Community Survey is a feedback tool that helps the City Council and City staff understand community perspectives on current services and programs, as well as unmet needs and priorities.The survey is open citywide for all residents. Share feedback before September 30.
The City of Palo Alto wants you to experience the benefits of a smarter commute. There are benefits that allow you to deduct money pre-tax, match expenses in many cases and even receive fully subsidized transit in some cases.
Bike or Walk- Bicyclists and Walkers are eligible to receive $20 per month for maintenance and repair.
Vanpool or Rideshare- Save money by vanpooling or ridesharing using services such as Scoop or Lyft Line. For a vanpool to qualify, the vehicle must seat 6 or more passengers. The City will subsidize 25% of your pre-tax and post-tax payroll deduction for vanpooling or ridesharing.
Transit- Avoid the stress of driving. Use BART, Dumbarton Express, SamTrans, VTA, or other public transit services to get to work and the City will subsidize 25% of your pre- and post-tax payroll deduction for transit expenses.
Carpool- Carpool to work and be eligible to receive $30 per month.
Parking- Park at Caltrain or BART and the City will subsidize 25% of your pre-tax and post-tax payroll deductions for parking.
Caltrain GO Pass- Go Pass is good for travel on Caltrain between all zones, seven days a week and the cost of the pass is fully paid for by the City.
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