Note: While beautiful, this map is getting old! See below for up-to-date info on the Commuter Shuttle Program.
And, it must be said, some discontent amongst those neighbors who preferred their sleepy, MUNI-free blocks to remain void of large, luxury vans and buses.
Many Silicon Valley companies offer private buses to help their workers reduce commute stress and increase productivity. For the purposes of the map, Stamen chose to track the big hitters: Apple, eBay, Electronic Arts, Yahoo, Google, & Facebook. But I know that Genentech's bus is a big draw, too. Just ask my friends and clients from our HGTV House Hunters episode. Living two blocks from their shuttle stop had huge appeal for these San Francisco home buyers!
As a top San Francisco real estate agent, I work with a lot of folks from the tech industry.
It's not unusual for a client to bring me a map of their company's bus stops because living within walking distance is a non-negotiable for their new home.
This is true for listings too. Sellers will highlight the access of their home to the tech shuttle stops whether or not they use them personally.
Since most of you are commuting from the couch these days, it’s probably time we update our info on these tech shuttle buses you used to rely on! Back when we first shared the map of tech shuttle routes in San Francisco, the landscape of commuting was different.
These days, SF’s tech shuttle buses fall under the banner of the Commuter Shuttle Program, which regulates employer-provided shuttles and is overseen by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
Under the program, participating shuttles must follow specific rules, like using designated stops in shared Muni zones or shuttle-only white zones, and pay a fee per stop. It also helps reduce traffic congestion and emissions by cutting down on single-occupancy vehicle trips.
For those of you hopping on a shuttle (or thinking about buying a home near one), the program requires shuttles to have real-time GPS tracking, so no more guessing when your ride will arrive.
Find more details on the SFMTA website, including the:
For the Google Bus and other SF to Silicon Valley tech shuttle buses:
Since you're here, is it wrong to assume you might want to buy a home in San Francisco?
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Graphic Map Source: http://stamen.com/zero1/
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