Public Transportation
The City of Brisbane encourages the use of public transportation and leaving single-occupancy-vehicles at home.
Free Commuter Shuttle for Residents
Commute.org provides several shuttles to and from BART and CalTrain for Brisbane residents and participating Brisbane employers. Residents of Brisbane are eligible for a free shuttle pass by showing proof of residency to the Finance Dept. at City Hall. Click here for a current schedule.
Get Up & Go (Peninsula Jewish Community Center)
As part of the Get Up & Go program, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) operates a free door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible bus and car service for older adults who do not drive. Picking up and dropping off every weekday between 9:30am - 3:30pm, Get Up & Go transports seniors from their homes to destinations within San Mateo County for medical appointments, shopping, and personal errands. Please call (650) 378-2750 at least a week in advance to schedule. Medical appointments can be booked 1 month in advance. A van with a wheelchair ramp and buses with wheelchair lifts are available. Please indicate need for accessibility when requesting your ride.
SamTrans School-Oriented Routes
School bus route that SamTrans put into place in August 2018, Route 49, is still in operation. As a reminder, SamTrans offers public transit services for the general public. Click here for short "How to Ride?" videos. Most importantly, parents who have children that use Samtrans service should be familiar with the rules under which the agency operates. Thank you for riding safely and responsibly!
Get Rewarded for your Commute - Join the STAR Program
Earn prizes just for taking public transit to and from San Mateo County. Just register at my.commute.org, log your commute alternative trips and start earning points.
Got Wheels! Senior Transportation Program
Are you 70 years or older and looking for an alternative to driving? Are you looking for an affordable transportation service that is available when you need it, any day – any time? As a Got Wheels! participant, you will be issued a pre-loaded membership card and will be able to schedule rides on-demand 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Each month, participants are able to take 6 one-way trips or 3 round trips for only $5.00 per one-way ride. Click here for more information.
Redi-Wheels
A special transportation service (curb-to-curb) designed to meet the needs of the mobility impaired traveling in San Mateo County who are unable to use the regular SamTrans buses. Redi-Wheels serves the bayside of the county, while RediCoast serves the coastside. Trips may be made for any purpose. There is no trip priority. For more information, visit the Redi-Wheels webpage. To apply for Redi-Wheels, click here. A paper application can also be found near the bottom of this page. For any questions, please call Redi-Wheels at (650) 366-4856.
Guaranteed Ride Home
Now you can take public transportation without worrying about how to get home in an emergency. Commute.org provides a Guaranteed Ride Home for riders taking alternative commute options, including bicycling. You must be participating in the STAR Program to be eligible. Find out how to get a Guaranteed Ride Home.
