Bishop Ranch has taken a leadership role in addressing the transit needs of the Bishop Ranch commuters and surrounding area. The Bishop Ranch Transportation Management Plan has enhanced traffic flow, reduced traffic, and eased employee commuting. Notable achievements include:

• On April 27, 2010 Bishop Ranch boarded its 3,000,000th rider
• 33 percent reduction in daily vehicle traffic to Bishop Ranch and 40 percent reduction in peak hour traffic
• More than $2 million in transit passes distributed annually to Bishop Ranch employees
• More than 289,000 annual passenger trips on the Bishop Ranch Express Buses
• Elimination of approximately 11,000 cars annually from the roads through use of the various transportation services available (express buses, carpools, vanpools, trains/light rail, biking and walking)

This tremendous success has been recognized nationally, regionally, and locally, and has been acclaimed as the best transportation program offered by a business park in the United States. A sample list of awards and recognitions appears below.

National Awards

2009 U.S. EPA & National Center for Transit Research, University of South Florida
Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award
National Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award for outstanding contributions that meet the National Standard of Excellence.

2006 U.S. EPA & U.S. DOT
Best Workplaces for Commuters Best of the Best Award
National Best Workplaces for Commuters Best of the Best Award, ranked Bishop Ranch #1 of all national Gold Award winners: this is the first time this award has ever been presented.

2006 U.S. EPA & U.S. DOT
Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award
National Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award for outstanding contributions that meet the EPA's National Standard of Excellence.

2005 U.S. EPA & U.S. DOT
Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award
National Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Award for outstanding contributions that meet the EPA's National Standard of Excellence.

2003 U.S. EPA & U.S. DOT
National Best Workplaces For Commuter's District Designation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and The U.S. Department of Transportation:
"recognize Bishop Ranch Transportation Center as one of the best workplaces for commuters for providing your employees with outstanding commuter benefits which meet the national standard of excellence and help reduce traffic and air pollution in your community."

American Lung Association's 2003 Clean Air Award
for Outstanding Transportation Program

Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative-EPA and DOT
"Commuter Choice Champion" (6/27/02)

United States Environmental Protection Agency Regency IX
"Clean Air Champion Award" (2000)

The Association for Commuter Transportation Achievement Award:
"In Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and Contributions to Commuter Transportation Management" (9/21/86)

State/Regional Awards

In October 2008 Bishop Ranch’s 25-year commitment to building a more sustainable society was honored with an inaugural Green and Sustainable Business Award from the East Bay Business Times. Bishop Ranch was recognized as a leader nationwide in sustainability efforts and for their many accomplishments that continue to set examples for others to follow.

State of California Senate Certificate of Achievement
"Recipient of the 13th Annual Clean Air Award for Outstanding Transportation Coordinator/Program American Lung Associations of the Bay Area" (5/2/03)

California State Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition
"American Lung Association's 2003 Outstanding Transportation Coordinator/Program Award" (5/2/03)

State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition: For Leadership In Establishing Commute Alternatives for Bishop Ranch
"Nomination of the 13th Annual Clean Air Awards American Lung Associations of the Bay Area" (5/2/03)

Bay Area Council:
Bishop Ranch selected as one of the top 50 companies to be profiled by the Bay Area Council and Regional Transportation Initiative (RTI) Employer Transportation Best Practices Project (3/4/03)

Bay Area Air Quality Management District Recognizes BRTA
"For Being Selected As a Clean Air Champion by the BAAQMD; American Lung Association of the Bay Area; Rides for Bay Area Commuters; U.S. EPA; KCBS All News 74; Live 105 Radio; Alice 93.7" (9/4/02)

The Bay Area's Best Workplaces for Commuters Coalition:
"Best Workplaces for Commuters" (2002)
Charter Member

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition
"Your Dedication and Commitment to Our Children, Our Families and San Ramon" (4/01)

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
2000 Award of Merit—Bishop Ranch Shuttle Service

Governor's Keep California Moving Award of Merit:
"In Recognition of Innovative and Effective Transportation Demand Management Program" (1992)

1984 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Merit Award
Bishop Ranch Transportation Association for Reducing Single-Occupant Vehicles within Bishop Ranch