Parking & Transportation

Shuttle Service

Shuttle bus service is available to transport students between SUNY Erie’s campuses during the spring and fall semesters when classes are in session. Utilize this free service to attend athletic events, take classes at another campus, for work-study, or to get involved in Student Government!  Fall 2025 Shuttle service begins September 2.

Shuttle Schedule Fall 2025

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 main entrance
Vehicle Technical Training Center (VTTC) – In front of main entrance

RED Line Shuttle

Depart Time

Location

7:00 AM

SUNY Erie North

7:35 AM

Collegiate Village

7:55 AM

SUNY Erie City

8:30 AM

SUNY Erie North

9:05 AM

SUNY Erie City

9:40 AM

SUNY Erie North

10:15 AM

SUNY Erie City

10:50 AM
Drop-off only

SUNY Erie North

BREAK

11:05 AM
Driver Change/Refuel

SUNY Erie North

11:40 AM

SUNY Erie City

12:00 PM

Collegiate Village

12:35 PM

SUNY Erie North

1:10 PM

SUNY Erie City

1:45 PM

SUNY Erie North

2:20 PM

SUNY Erie City

2:55 PM
Drop-off only

SUNY Erie North

3:15 PM
Driver Change/Refuel

SUNY Erie North

3:50 PM

SUNY Erie City

4:10 PM

Collegiate Village

4:55 PM

SUNY Erie South

5:00 PM

SUNY Erie VTTC

5:45 PM

SUNY Erie North

6:20 PM

SUNY Erie City

6:55 PM

SUNY Erie North

7:30 PM

Collegiate Village

8:00 PM
Drop-off only

SUNY Erie North

 

BLACK Line Shuttle

Depart

Location

7:30 AM

SUNY Erie North

8:10 AM

SUNY Erie South

8:15 AM

SUNY Erie VTTC

8:55 AM

SUNY Erie North

9:35 AM

SUNY Erie South

10:15 AM

SUNY Erie North

10:55 AM

SUNY Erie South

11:35 AM

SUNY Erie North

12:15 PM

SUNY Erie South

12:20 PM

SUNY Erie VTTC

1:00 PM
Drop-off only

SUNY Erie North

BREAK

1:15 PM
Driver Change/Refuel

SUNY Erie North

1:55 PM

SUNY Erie South

2:35 PM

SUNY Erie North

3:15 PM

SUNY Erie South

3:20 PM

SUNY Erie VTTC

4:00 PM
Drop-off only

SUNY Erie North

 

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.

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 

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 2025 student permits will be available to order starting August 20, 2025. 

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

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.