On any given day, 65% of student residents at Stanford University bike on campus. This high rate of, along with a 22% overall bike commute rate for the broader campus community, has helped secure Stanford University a record fourth Platinum Bicycle Friendly University award.

How did the university reduce its drive-alone commute rate from 67% in 2003 to 38% in 2024? What steps can other universities and cities take to encourage bike commuters? Which 5 Es are essential to the success of the bike program at Stanford? What improvements will Stanford's Transportation team make in 2026?

All this and more in my interview with Stanford Transportation's executive director Lesley Lowe and Erin Fieberling, the lead for Stanford's sustainable mobility events and outreach.

We'll be hosting a 2026 Earth Gratitude Challenge. Do you love our home planet? Are you wanting to get more green in 2026? These daily challenges will inspire, educate and activate all of us to live rich, green lives! Email NataliePace@EarthGratitude.org or visit EarthGratitude.org to register now!

Join us for our global peace celebration on March 28 at 8:30 p.m. in your own time zone. Get additional information at the blog below.

https://www.earthgratitude.org/blog/global-peace-celebration-march-28

What is the Global Earth Gratitude Peace Celebration?On March 28, 2026, the Earth Gratitude Project, in association with Unify, is organizing a global peace celebration. At 8:30 p.m. in your own time zone, organize an awesome community/family net zero event. Tag Earth Gratitude as a collaborator on social media, so that we can feature celebrations from around the world. Challenge your friends.

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