Parking & Transportation

Shuttle Service

SUNY Erie Shuttles do not operate during Summer Sessions and will resume in Fall 2026. New schedules will be available closer to the start of the semester.

Shuttle 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

RED Line - Shuttle GPS Tracker Link

BLACK Line - Shuttle GPS Tracker Link

NFTA CRAM Pass for SUNY Erie Students

SUNY Erie students who are taking in-person classes and have paid the Transportation Fee can use the NFTA CRAM Pass. This pass is added to your student ID card and allows you to ride any NFTA bus, train, or other service whenever it’s operating.

How to Get and Activate Your NFTA CRAM Pass

For New Students:

Visit any Campus Safety office to get your student ID.
When you request your ID, ask to have the CRAM Pass added.
Your CRAM Pass will be ready to use within 24 hours.

For Returning Students:

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

Spring 2026 student permits will be available to order starting January 14, 2026.

How to Get a Student Parking Permit

Go online: Visit the SUNY Erie Parking Portal.
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
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:

Check if your vehicle is on the LEED-qualified list.
Complete the Preferred Parking Application.
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

City Campus Parking Map

DOWNLOAD CITY CAMPUS STUDENT PARKING MAP (pdf)

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.