The Transportation Fee component was instituted in support of parking and transportation services for the university. The fee provides busing and shuttle services to all students for intra- and inter-campus transportation.
The campus transportation system serves to make campus travel easy, convenient, and safe, with a primary aim to provide timely transportation that will decrease reliance and use of personal vehicles and support UB’s commitment to climate neutrality.
The following campus transportation services, which are free of charge to students, are supported by the transportation fee paid by each student.
Provides safe, timely and convenient transportation (bus and shuttle) services within and between UB’s campuses.
Shuttles
Buses
Alternative Transportation
Provides and maintains sufficient, convenient, and safe parking for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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.
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