Ride for Roswell moves location, affects UB parking and traffic

UB will once again host Ride for Roswell, the annual bicycle ride to help raise funds in support of cancer research and patient treatment at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. But there’s a new element to this year’s ride on June 24: The event, which was previously held on the eastern end of the North Campus near Alumni Arena, is moving to the north end of campus in the Governors C and D, and Jarvis A and B lots. The Celebration of Hope will be held in the same location on June 23.

“Ride for Roswell has grown tremendously over the years, thanks to dedicated riders and community partners,” Ride for Roswell event organizers explain. “To ensure the ride experience is as positive and meaningful as possible, we have moved the event to a new location on UB’s North Campus. This new layout will allow more room for Ride Weekend.”

Ride for Roswell is one of the nation’s largest charity cycling events, bringing a community of people together to celebrate cancer survivors, pay tribute to those lost and share in a passion that connects us all: finding cures for cancer. The new space on campus means a better start-and-finish-line experience, a team tent village close to the action, new vendors and interactive activities.

“We are excited for the university to again partner with Roswell Park, this year moving to the north side of campus, which is more open and accessible to the community coming to campus to raise funds for cancer research,” says Amy Veiders, associate director of annual events.

The North Campus community should expect heavy pedestrian and bike traffic that Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Individuals are asked to take note of upcoming closures and plan their commutes accordingly. Detailed campus maps can be found here.

Closures prior to the event

• Governors E Lot: South end closed June 22-25; north end closed June 13-28.
• Governors C and D, and Jarvis A lots: Closed June 13-28.
• Jarvis B Lot: West end closed June 22-25; east end closed June 19-28.

Closures on Friday, June 23

Lots closed:

• Governors C, D and E.
• Jarvis A and B.

Traffic considerations:

• Drivers should avoid the Hamilton Road and the Hamilton Road/White Road intersection after 3 p.m.
• Cars exiting the eastern parking lots — Ketter, Furnas, Bookstore — will be directed east down White Road to exit via Lee Road to the Audubon Parkway.
• Cars exiting the western parking lots — Governors A and B, Fronczak A and B — will be directed west down White Road to exit to the Audubon Parkway or to Hadley Road to Rensch Road.
• Cars in the Hamilton Loop can turn in either direction.

Closures on Saturday, June 24

The following lots will be closed; all other North Campus lots will be used for event parking:

• Fronczak A and B — Ride for Roswell permit access and accessible parking only.
• Governors A and B — RFR permit access and accessible parking only.
• Governors C, D and E.
• Jarvis A and B.
• Furnas.
• Ketter.
• Bookstore.

Road closures:

• Audubon Parkway from Hamilton Road to North Forest Road.
• Hamilton Road from Hamilton Loop to Fargo Lot.
• Lee Road from Lee Loop to intersection with Hamilton Road.
• White Road from Governors D Lot driveway to Lee Road.
• Turnaround on Audubon Parkway from I-990 just before Rensch Road.
• St. Rita’s Lane north of South Lake Village.
• Frontier Road from the St. Rita’s intersection to Spaulding Lot.

Questions about event-related closures can be directed to University Events at 716-645-3414.