Transportation Fee

• Shuttle and inter campus bus transportation
• Service is provided on all campuses to facilitate travel within each campus and provide shuttle service from outlying park/ride lots. By utilizing shuttles, busing and bicycling services, students do not need a vehicle on campus or need to move their vehicle around campus.
• Online E-business offerings ease the vehicle registration, citation payment and appeals processes.
• Maintenance, plowing, lighting and safety of campus parking lots is maintained to ensure safe, accessible and equitable parking.
• Commuter and park and ride services are available for convenience/easy campus access.
• Multiple communication channels are used to advise campus populations to changes in transportation schedules and parking/traffic advisories to allow for advance travel planning.
• Customer service and support continually monitored and adjusted to meet campus needs
  

The following campus transportation services, which are free of charge to students, are supported by the transportation fee paid by each student. 

• The UB Stampede: ride the Stampede buses to get between campuses.
• Shuttles on North Campus: move you where you need to go via the North Campus Shuttles and the on-demand Green Line Shuttle.
• A Student Health Services shuttle provides scheduled service to the Maple Rd. center for student medical appointments.  
• On-demand shuttles can be scheduled with the TransLoc app for late night Safety Shuttle rides from the South Campus, transportation to Student Health Services, park and ride service from the Center for Tomorrow Lot and for getting around the South Campus.
• Many commuters will park once in the morning and then use university transportation throughout the rest of the day.
• South/Downtown Campus Shuttles: the Blue Line connects the Downtown and South Campuses without the hassle of connecting from shuttle to shuttle.
• In lieu of access to the UB Stampede, 1089 students of the JSMBS were provided NFTA Metro Bus and Rail access passes in 2022-2023.
• For student safety, shuttles are routinely maintained and replaced as needed. Six new shuttles were added to the campus fleet in 2022-2023.
• The Safety Shuttle operated by Parking and Transportation Services operates weeknights 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., during the fall and spring semesters. Rides from the South Campus to within 1.5 miles off-campus can be scheduled via the TransLoc app.
• Shopping Shuttles: shopping needs are met with weekly trips to Walmart, Tops, Wegmans, Target Plaza and the Asia Food Market.
• Game Day Shuttles take students to UB Stadium from their residence halls to watch the UB Bulls in action. This service operates throughout the game day so students can come and go at will.
• The Transportation Tracker service lets riders track the location of any bus or campus shuttle, on any route, via the web or a smart phone.
• QR code links to satisfaction surveys are posted on each bus and shuttle to provide a means for comment and feedback to Parking and Transportation Services.
• The bicycle program offers a healthy transportation alternative. Offerings in the bicycle program include:
  • UB Bikeshare powered by Reddy BikeShare. There were 965 bike share member sign-ups in 2022-2023.
  • Bike tune-ups given at Bike Days Events each spring and fall. 107 bikes were serviced.
  • Free bicycle registration is offered to deter theft and aid in recovery/return should a bike be stolen.
  • Winter bicycle storage for registered bicycles
  • Bicycle racks in key locations
  • Each UB Stampede bus is equipped with bike racks
  • Bicycle repair stations can be found at Main Circle, the Student Union, Ellicott Complex, Flint Loop, Rensch Loop, and Clement Hall.
• Students have access to rideshare information via affiliation with GOBuffaloNiagara.
• Student parking permits are virtual, your registered license plate is your permission to park on campus.  Look for the “Permits Online” option at here. (Note: You will need your UBITName and password.)
• In-person assistance for parking and transportation related information can be found at 1Capen, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or by calling 716-645-3943.
• The Virtual Vic AI answer bot on the website can answer your questions 24/7 or connect you to a live agent Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• A Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) provides on campus battery charging and tire inflation.
• Information regarding parking regulations, bus and shuttle schedules and visitor parking information is also available here.
• Parking violation information and the ability to appeal a ticket is accessible here.
• Students may access and/or direct family and friends to our information booths for directions, maps, or visit us online here.
• Provide a venue for advertisements featuring campus services and events.
• Parking and Transportation outreach and discussion forums held in a variety of settings throughout the year seeking student input and feedback.
  

Provides safe, timely and convenient transportation (bus and shuttle) services within and between UB’s campuses.

• 28 buses in the UB Stampede fleet
• 16 shuttles in the UB Park and Ride fleet
• Park & Ride connector shuttles allow for effective use of less proximate parking spaces
• Convenient bus and shuttle stops and routes
• On-Demand shuttle pick-ups via the TransLoc app.
• Weeknight Safety Shuttle from the South Campus
• Shopping Shuttle service
• Bicycle racks on each bus equipped to hold three bicycles
• GPS Public Viewer allows students to view real-time shuttle locations via the web
• Transit advertising offerings expose students to campus services and event information
  

Shuttles

• In 2022-2023, campus shuttles transported 196,712 students
• Nearly 55,320 students utilized the shopping shuttle services in 2022-2023

Buses

• The UB Stampede transported 2,135,290 students in 2022-2023. That is nearly 256,000 more passengers than in 2021-2022
• In a typical year, bus rides eliminate an estimated 10,000 daily personal vehicle trips on and between the campuses.

Alternative Transportation

• 447 students took the UB Express Bus Home to Albany, Syracuse, Binghamton and New York City for Thanksgiving, winter and spring break
• Bike racks support over 1,500 bikes on campus
• Each UB Stampede has a rack to carry three bicycles, and are used thousands of times each year
• UB Bikeshare members have access to 50 UB branded bicycles as well as bikes in the Reddy Bike fleet across Western New York
  

Provides and maintains sufficient, convenient, and safe parking for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

• Convenient and orderly parking throughout campuses
• Lot directional signs utilized at beginning of semester to aid with way finding and Park and Ride promotion
• University Police patrols
• Parking enforcement
• Visitor information booth
• Parking meters/short-term parking, inclusive of pay-by-cell technologies
• Lot maintenance/snow removal/delineators added
• Online vehicle registration
• Online appeal and citation payment process
• Virtual Vic answer bot and live agent option at buffalo.edu/parking for immediate customer service
• X (@ubparking) and timely website service advisories to advise of current parking and traffic conditions
• Targeted messaging in advance of special events impacting parking
• Ambassadors in lots during opening week of semester providing information and guidance
• Electric vehicle charging stations on North and South Campuses.
• Managed parking for 36 university special events.
• Overnight parking restrictions in residential areas to aid snow removal efforts
• Two lots on North Campus designated for commuters only
• Motorist Assistance Program to help students jump start their car batteries and fill low tires

• In 2022, UB Parking and Transportation Services earned the Accredited Parking Organization With Distinction designation by the International Parking and Mobility Institute
• Over 16,000 parking spaces are managed and maintained
• 18,444 student parking permits were issued in 2021-22. 100% of those were mailed after online registration
• Implementation of License Plate Recognition technology (Spring 2023), has eliminated the need for more than 25,000 physical parking hangtags, thereby reducing waste and costs for printing and mailings
• 97% of citation appeals are submitted online
• UB issued disability parking permits help regulate use of accessible spaces to make sure they are available for those who need them
  

Parking and Transportation Services (North Campus)
106 Spaulding Quad, 716-645-3943
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

1Capen, Capen Hall (North Campus)
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
buffalo.edu/parking
Busing: transportation@buffalo.edu
Parking: parking@buffalo.edu

Information Booth (North Campus)
Fronczak Lot
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A semester break is coming up. Do you offer transportation to other cities?

Visit our website to learn about our Express Bus Home program to Binghamton, Syracuse, Albany and NYC. The Express Bus Home travels for spring break as well as winter and Thanksgiving break. It leaves from and returns to the North Campus to make your travel easy.

How many license plates can I add to my parking account?

You may link two (2) license plates to your virtual parking permit. Only one of your registered vehicles should be on campus at any one time. Register your license plates and/or update them annually at parking@buffalo.edu.

I do not utilize the busing service. Why should I pay the transportation fee?

The fee pays for much more than our busing contract. It also pays for shuttle services, lot maintenance, lot safety patrols, Blue Light Safety Phones, snow removal, information booths, lot construction, shelters, etc.

If I can’t find a parking spot before my morning class, what can I do?

Make our Park and Ride Lots your first choice. On the North Campus, Park and Ride service is available from the Stadium and Alumni parking lots and on-demand from the Center for Tomorrow. Shuttles service these lots with convenient drop offs at academic buildings and student apartment complexes. An on-demand shuttle is also available for getting around the South Campus.

When can I register for my virtual parking permit?

Register online for your annual parking permit before the fall semester. Permits are virtual and immediately valid in campus lots. Look under “Parking Permits” on our website menu. This will lead you to the E-Business Portal (Note: You will need your UBITName and password.)

Do I need to pay for my parking permit? How much are permits?

A portion of the student’s Transportation Fee is designated for your virtual permit. There is no additional cost to students. Some students whose fee has been waived, and for faculty/staff members, the cost is $15.

Where can I pay my tickets?

Online payments are accepted in the Parking E-Business Portal. You may also pay tickets by mailing a check or money order (payable to University at Buffalo) to 106 Spaulding Quad, North Campus or by phone 716-645-3943, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

What should I do if I lose a ticket?

You can enter your license plate number into the Parking E-Business Portal or call our office with your license plate number and we can find your ticket information.

How can I appeal my ticket?

The first step to appeal a ticket is to file a written appeal online at the Parking E-Business Portal. If needed, a second step hearing may be requested to continue your appeal.

Where can my friends park on weekends?

Lots are not permit enforced on the weekends, but guests must abide by the normal parking rules which include overnight parking regulations, restricted handicap spaces, fire lanes, student apartment lots and service spaces. If your friend is visiting on a weekday, they may obtain a guest parking permit from 1Capen.

Do you provide transportation for shopping?

Our Shopping Shuttle operates on Thursdays and Saturdays so students on the North and South Campuses can enjoy shopping at Wegmans, Walmart, Tops and Target. Additionally, an express market shuttle is provided to get to Tops on Mondays and the Asia Food Market on Tuesdays.

What transportation is provided for the Downtown Campus?

The Blue Line Shuttle connects the Downtown and South Campuses. It operates 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A schedule is available here.

Can I park at a meter?

Parking meters require payment 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Rates vary per location. Each meter is also a Parkmobile pay-by-cell space. Join at Parkmobile.com Payment at meters is still required with a parking permit. Report broken meters to parking@buffalo.edu or by calling 716-645-3943.