Parking & Transportation

 

Shuttle Service

(Schedules effective 9/4/2026)

Black Line

Monday - Thursday Schedule

 

Red Line

Monday - Friday Schedule

 

Shuttle Bus Pick-Up Locations
City – Outside Post on Swan Street by the ramp
North – In front of G building
South – 50 Cobham Dr. In front of the main entrance & Southwestern
Vehicle Technical Training Center (VTTC) – In front of the main entrance

NFTA CRAM Pass for SUNY Erie Students

• Visit any Campus Safety office to get your student ID.
• Your CRAM Pass will be ready to use within 24 hours.

• If you already have a student ID and are taking in-person classes, you don’t need a new card.
• The CRAM Pass will be added to your existing ID automatically after you pay the Transportation Fee.

View the NFTA Schedule 
View the NFTA Park & Ride Locations

Rideshare Portal

SUNY Erie Community College has joined Go Buffalo Niagara, a transportation program that helps you travel to and from school or work with ease.  

Emergency Phones

Blue-light emergency phones are located at various points on campus.

SUNY Erie Parking Information

Student parking permits are not required for Summer Sessions. Permits for Fall 2026 can be ordered starting August 17^th.

Student Parking 

Register your car:  

• All SUNY Erie students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get a Vehicle Registration Parking Permit by registering their vehicle with SUNY Erie Campus Safety. 
• The parking permit must hang from your rearview mirror with the number clearly visible 

City Campus: A student parking pass is required to use City Campus student lots.
Cost: All student parking and transportation services are covered by the transportation fee—no extra cost. 

When Permits Are Available 

Fall 2026 student permits will be available to order starting August 17, 2026. 

How to Get a Student Parking Permit 

1. Go online: Visit the SUNY Erie Parking Portal.
2. Gather your information:
   1. Student ID number
   2. Vehicle make, model, color, and year
   3. License plate number and state
   4. Vehicle owner’s name and relationship to driver
   5. Driver’s license number and state
3.  Bring your confirmation email to any SUNY Erie Campus Safety Office. 
   
   

Need help? Email transportation@ecc.edu or call (716) 270-5629. 

Faculty and Staff Parking 

• North and South Campuses: Bring your Employee ID, license plate number, and a copy of your vehicle registration to the Campus Safety Office.
• City Campus: There is no free staff parking. 

Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) Parking – North Campus 

Preferred parking is available for low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles.

To apply: 

1. Check if your vehicle is on the LEED-qualified list.
2. Complete the Preferred Parking Application.
3. Bring it to the North Campus Security Office to get your LEV parking hang tag. 

 

Find Parking Locations

View maps and parking details on the Visit SUNY Erie webpage. 

North and South Campus Parking: All lots are available for student, faculty, and staff parking.  

City Campus Student Parking

 

Student Parking Lot A: 45 Oak Street
Limited to student only parking M – F 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00am – 3:00pm 

Student Parking Lot B: 175 Swan Street 
Limited to student only parking M – F 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday 7:00am – 3:00pm 

Where You Cannot Park 

Do not park on:

• Roadways (unless signs say it’s allowed)
• Sidewalks
• Lawns or grassy areas
• Any campus grounds, lanes, or driving areas inside parking lots
• Vehicles parked illegally may be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Parking Tickets and Fees 

• All tickets, towing, and storage fees are the vehicle owner’s responsibility.
• Fees must be paid before the vehicle can be released. 

Special Parking Rules and Changes 

• Parking rules may change during campus events, emergencies, or special situations.
• When rules change, the College Safety Office will post signs and enforce the changes. 

More Parking Regulation Information 

For more details about: 

• Vehicle registration and permits
• Permanent or temporary handicapped parking permits
• Parking policies, fines, penalties, and liabilities 

Please see the Official SUNY Erie Rules and Regulations: 8 CRR-NY 560.3.