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SF Environment offers a variety of commuter programs to City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) employees. Our goal is to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and help you save time and money on your commute.
PROGRAMS
Commuter Benefits: If you ride transit or vanpool, enroll in the Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program and start saving money on your commute costs!
Emergency Ride Home: The Emergency Ride Home program provides a free ride home in case of unexpected personal emergencies for City and County of San Francisco employees.
Rideshare: Sharing the ride with just one other person can cut your commuting costs in half. We can help match you with others who want to share a ride to the same destination.
CityCycle: Through the CityCycle program, CCSF departments can sign up to receive a free bicycle, helmet, u-lock, front/rear lights, and limited maintenance plan. We encourage employees to use a bicycle for their work-related errands.
Telecommuting: The City’s Telecommuting Program allows eligible departments and employees the opportunity to perform their work from designated areas at home during regular work hours and days. City employees can access information on the policy and obtain an application packet at the Department of Human Resources website. For additional questions about the Telecommuting Program, please contact TelecommutingProgram@sfgov.org.
Carshare: If you want the convenience of a car, but without the hassle and cost of owning, caring for and parking a car in the Bay Area - consider carsharing. Carsharing companies offer all sizes and types of vehicles throughout the area for you to reserve and use when you need it. Insurance, gas and maintenance included.
City and County of San Francisco employees receive personal account discounts. Check out the following carshare options:
- Discounted membership fee: $25/year (a $105 savings)
- Discounted one-time application fee: $15 (normally $30)
- Additional household members: $0
- 6 Extended Freedom Trips per year
- Insurance and gas included
- Local Bay Area non-profit
- Discounted annual membership: $25 (normally $50)
- Insurance and gas included
- Vehicles available across USA
- Membership and annual fees: $0
- Get $25 off your first rental with code: CCSF25
- Insurance included
- Peer-to-peer carsharing
The City also has a contract with City CarShare to make their vehicles available for official City business use to qualified employees who are approved by their departments and who meet the vendor’ requirements. For more information, please contact Fleet.Management@sfgov.org.
For more information, contact:
CommuteSmart
San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment)
City & County of San Francisco
Phone: (415) 355-3727
Email: CommuteSmart@sfgov.org
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Energy
A dynamic city like San Francisco requires the efficient use of clean, renewable energy to meet the needs of today and future generations. Our innovative policies and programs help San Franciscans use energy wisely, while saving money and reducing environmental impacts.
Transportation
SF Environment aims to reduce travel-created carbon by getting people out of cars and instead traveling by walking, biking or public transit. We also are greening the City fleet of vehicles and encourage the public to reduce their impact by supporting cleaner fuels and vehicles.
Zero Waste
Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.
Toxics & Health
As the first city to adopt the Precautionary Principle, San Francisco strives to protect the health of its residents, visitors and the local environment. SF Environment develops programs and policies to help individuals and businesses make safer choices in products, practices and services.
Buildings & Environments
San Francisco is habitat for 800,000 people – meeting needs for space to work, play, and learn; for food, water, and air; for community with local flora and fauna. SF Environment provides support for urban agriculture and forestry and green buildings, helping residents and businesses harness environmental opportunities.
Education & Equity
SF Environment focuses on building community capacity - engaging people throughout the City’s neighborhoods and providing them with the tools, education, and job opportunities to ensure that the places where we live, play, learn, and work are safe and healthy.
Climate Change
Reducing carbon emissions is central to ensuring a sustainable future for San Francisco. Climate change will bring unstable weather, rising sea levels and damage to our city’s natural habitat and infrastructure. SF Environment is committed to mobilizing the City to deal with Climate Change.






