Transportation Solutions
What We Do
Transportation Solutions (TS) helps alleviate automobile traffic to SJSU and reduce the impact on the University’s parking facilities. TS is dedicated to serving the commute needs of students and employees at SJSU. Its region-wide operation emphasizes sustainable alternatives to driving to campus.
Events & Updates
For our go-to information on TS events, sign up links, and other relevant information - visit our LinkTree!
TS Resources
Our Getting Around SJSU brochure [pdf] has all the key information of programs we offer to support your transportation needs.
Check out Transit Map [pdf] featuring bus stops, light rail stations, BayWheels stations, bike and scooter parking, bike lanes, restaurants and more!
Check out the recording and slides from our 8/7/2024 and 8/19/2024 Transportation Q&A Sessions:
Summer 2024 Orientation Slides [pptx]
Additional Transit Resources
- SmartPass Program: Get unlimited rides on VTA buses and Light Rail with the SmartPass Clipper and your SJSU Tower Card.
- Bicycles: Learn more about bike use, storage, and safety on campus.
- Trip Plans: Find the best way to get to, from, and around campus with custom and pre-planned trips.
- Regional Transit: Find SJSU discounts on HWY 17 Express, Altamont Corridor Express, and Capitol Corridor.
- VTA Park and Ride Lots: Park free at any VTA lots and take light rail to SJSU using your SmartPass Clipper.
- Carpool: Share the costs of your commute. Carpool with a fellow Spartan - our resources make it easy!
Transit Advocacy
Seamless Bay Area
Stay informed on how you can support creating a more equitable and seamless transportation system by signing up for the newsletter!
Funding
Transportation Solutions operates under the auxiliary organization Associated Students (AS). TS receives funding from the following sources:
- Part of the campus miscellaneous fees for Associated Students
- Annual grant ($95K) from UPD Parking Services’ Alternative Transportation Fund.
Awards & Recognitions
- Riders First Award presented by Seamless Bay Area, October 2022
- Bicycle Friendly University presented by the League of Bicycle Friendly America, September 2015
- The Clean Air Award presented by Breathe California, April 2009
- University of California, California State University and California Community Colleges Sustainable Transportation Award, June 2006
- The Bay Area’s Best Workplaces for Commuters Award, November 2002, June 2003, October 2005, June 2006, and January 2018
- Environmental Protection Agency Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative Award, February 2003
Contact Us
Diaz Compean Student Union, 1st Floor, Suite 1800
San Jose State University, One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0129
Telephone: (408) 924-7433
Fax: (408) 924-6220
transportation@sjsu.edu
Our Office will be closed between 12/23/2024-1/2/2025.
Winter/Summer Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, CLOSED 12:00pm-1:00pm
Spring/Fall Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Follow us on Social Media
Instagram: @ts_sjsu