For Employees:
Commuter Benefits
Save up to 40% on your commuting costs. The federal government allows employees to deduct up to $230/month from their paychecks, pre-tax, to pay for transit, bicycle, and vanpool costs. Your passes are conveniently mailed to your home and you have the option of receiving transit passes monthly or on an as-needed basis.
Rideshare/Carpool Benefits
If you are interested in saving money by sharing fuel and parking costs and saving time in the carpool lane, please visit www.sfenvironment.org/ridesharematch to get a free list of potential rideshare partners who live and work near you. You can also contact San Francisco Department of the Environment at (415) 355-3727 for more information about carpooling and ridesharing. For UCSF employees, please visit UCSF's Zimride ridesharing program by clicking here: http://zimride.com/ucsf
Carpool permit regulations require three or more SFGH employee commuters to be eligible. Carpool permits are issued to SFGH employees at a substantial discount of $74 per year. Carpool spaces are currently available along 22nd Street, east of Potrero Avenue. SFGH plans to expand the number of carpool spaces in the future. To inquire, please contact Facilities Management at (415) 206-8550 or visit Building 10, Room 1118 to pick up an application.
Emergency Ride Home Program:
The City of San Francisco’s Emergency Ride Home Program takes the worry out of using alternative transportation. If you take alternative transportation to work and an emergency occurs, the Department of the Environment will reimburse you for your taxi ride, rental car, or carshare vehicle.
Emergencies Include:
SFGH Main Lobby Transit Pass Sales:
MUNI and BART monthly passes are available in the SFGH Main Lobby Cashier's office. Please visit our “Plan Your Trip” page for assistance in planning your trip to SFGH.
City CarShare:
The SFGH campus houses a total of four City CarShare spaces. Two spaces are reserved for City CarShare vehicles at the north entrance of Building 1 (SFGH map), and two spaces are reserved at 24th Street and Utah (google map). SFGH employees may rent vehicles either for business or personal trips.
For City CarShare vehicle use, each employee is required to complete an application form and at that time are approved by City Carshare insurer and must complete a brief online orientation prior to receiving access key fobs and personal ID numbers. To apply, please call City CarShare at (415) 995-8588 or visit here to learn more . You will first need to contact Facilities Management at (415) 206-8550 to obtain a City CarShare Group Number.
- Gas is obtained using City CarShare gas cards. This cost is included in SFGH’s membership.
- For each trip, the invoice shows the employee name, cost, the vehicle used, the time of the trip, and the distance traveled.
- The number of employees eligible to join is limited. Use of this service is at the discretion of employee supervisors and/or administrators.
- For personal use, a credit card number and brief online orientation is required. To apply for personal membership, please call (415) 995-8588 or visit here to learn more. Vehicles for personal use may also be reserved with ZipCar.
ZipCar:
There are two ZipCars on the SFGH campus. These vehicles are located outside of the SFGH Emergency Department (SFGH map). To register to use a ZipCar please visit this Web site to fill out an application and view membership packages or call 1 (866) 4ZIPCAR (1-866-494-7227) to inquire.
Bicycle Facilities - Commuting by Bike:
Bicycle Cage: The bicycle cage is located south of SFGH’s Main Hospital entrance. Keys to the bike cage can be obtained by completing a Bicycle Locker Agreement form. To inquire, please call Facilities Management @ (415) 206-8550 or stop by to pick up an application at Building 10, Room 1118. SFGH is currently exploring ways to increase capacity and ensure safety of bike storage areas. Safety tip*: The San Francisco Institutional Police Department at SFGH encourages you to register your bike’s serial number and description to 1) better protect your property and 2) facilitate their ability to identify your bike in case of theft. Please drop by Room 1E12 in the Main Hospital near the Emergency Room to register your bike.
Individual Lockers: Individual, keyed bike lockers for available for staff and are located near Building 90 and Building 3. These individual lockers are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Employees must complete a Bicycle Locker Rental Agreement form for initial application or renewal. To inquire, please call Facilities Management at (415) 206-8550 or stop by Building 10, Room 1118 to pick up an application.
Bicyclists can now deduct $20 pre-tax from their paycheck each month for bicycle expenses. See Commuter Benefits for more information.
Biking Maps & Resources:
Did You Know? The number of people who commute to work by bicycle in San Francisco doubled between 1990 and 2000 and continues to grow. The Bicycle Program at SFMTA is aware of the increasing need for resources for bicycle commuters and provides services such as bicycle education classes, bicycle maps, and garage bicycle parking. To access these tools, please visit this Web page to learn more.
Did You Know? The number of auto vs. bike collisions has decreased substantially in recent years despite a marked increase in the number of bike commuters on the streets? To find out more about how to ride safely or to find out about the SFMTA “Coexist Campaign,” please visit here to learn more.
To find out more about the services of San Francisco Bike Coalition, please visit this Web site.
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