Electrify Your Ride

Sales of 100% electric vehicles increased by 86% in 2017, with many more affordable options coming off the production line. Healthy State and Federal tax credits for clean energy vehicles, coupled with a rapidly growing network of EV charging stations makes it an ideal time to electrify your ride! Visit one of our local dealers for a free test drive. The City of Novato is committed to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles and has installed over a dozen public electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City with more to come.

Get SMART

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rapid Transit (SMART) commuter train is up and running, and is a great alternative to sitting in traffic. SMART currently runs between the downtown San Rafael Transit Center and the Sonoma County Airport with plans to extend to Larkspur to the south and Cloverdale to the North. There are three SMART stations in Novato (Novato Downtown, Hamilton Station and San Marin Station). Visit the SMART website for the train schedule and fare information.

GREAT NEWS! Beginning April 1, 2024, youth (ages 0-18) and seniors (ages 65+), may board any SMART train, any day of the week and ride fare free! Youth and seniors are not required to have a Clipper card or to use the SMART eTickets app.

Hop on the Bus

Novato is home to a magnificent and convenient bus depot located in the heart of downtown on Redwood Avenue (between Grant Avenue and De Long Blvd.). This transit hub serves hundreds of passengers every day that are taking local trips but it also serves as a central connection to buses headed to other parts of the Bay Area. The bus depot is serviced by both Marin Transit and Golden Gate Transit.      

Do the Two-Step or Two-Wheeled Commute

Riding a bike or walking is a healthy, clean energy option for getting around town and Novato has an extensive network of bike lanes and sidewalks with more to come in future years. For more info see: City of Novato Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan - 2015 (Amended June 2023)

Share the Ride

Cut your commute cost in half by sharing the ride with someone else! Not only can you save money but you can save time since you’ll be able to use the carpool lane during peak hours. 511 SF Bay can help you connect with others who are also looking to share the ride.

Safe Routes to Schools

Safe Routes to Schools aims to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. The goal is to reverse the decline in children walking and bicycling to schools, increase kids' safety and reverse the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity.

The Novato Safe Routes to Schools Task Force meets quarterly and meetings are open to the public.

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