| The transportation arrangements you select are determined,
in part, by the distance you live from campus. There is limited
public transportation, and an automobile is highly desirable.
However, about 85 percent of commuting students find a place
within five miles of campus, and about one-third regularly
bike to school. Stanford's famous sunny climate, relatively
flat terrain, and miles of bike paths permit a bicyclist to
live several miles from campus (though winter rainy periods
can be difficult). For most students living within three miles
of campus, the central campus (Quad) is less than a 20-minute
bike ride away.
Stanford's Parking
and Transportation Services office has a Web site with
access to local bus and train schedules, Stanford's Marguerite
shuttle schedule, bicycle information, and information on
purchasing parking permits. The office is located at 340 Bonair Siding, telephone (650) 723-9362.
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has maps
showing bike
routes in the area, including near Stanford (see map A) . Many Stanford
affiliates use these bike paths to get to campus.
Another option is to carpool. This is an especially attractive
option if you are considering living in San Francisco. Parking
and Transportation Services can provide carpool and vanpool
matching. Contact Margie Tellez by e-mail at margiet@bonair.stanford.edu.
RIDES also has a matching
service to hook you up with a car or van pool.
If you find that any information provided here is not up-to-date,
please notify Community Housing.
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