Transportation

Buffalo State's urban campus accommodates many modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, riding the bus and rail, and car sharing.  For more detailed information, please visit Buffalo State's Transportation Services.

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Walking

Buffalo State's 125-acre campus is very accessible. It is located within the museum district, one of Buffalo's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods.  Many students, faculty and staff reside in the surrounding neighborhoods and use walking as their primary mode of transportation.

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Bicycling

Bicycling is one of the most sustainable forms of transportation, and one of the healthiest.  It is a convenient, effective and worthwhile alternative to bringing a car to campus. Buffalo State provides bicycle parking racks interspersed throughout the campus, as well as bike "fix it" stations.

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Public Transportation

According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), public transportation in the United States saves about 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline and about 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. The Niagara Frontier Transit Authority (NFTA) serves Western New York by providing daily bus and rail service.

NYS-Ride allows New York State employees to save money on eligible public transportation expenses by paying for the costs on a pre-tax basis through biweekly payroll deduction. By enrolling in NYS-Ride, Buffalo State faculty and staff members can save money on work-related transportation expenses while supporting a greener Western New York region.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Access to electric vehicle charging stations is an important consideration for owners of alternative energy vehicles. Buffalo State provides 240-volt EV charging stations for use by students, employees, or visitors, free of charge, in five parking lots. Charging stations are located in Lot R-3, adjacent to the Burchfield Penney Art& Center, Lot R-04, at the entrance to Cleveland Circle at Rockwell Road, Lot R-12, Lot I-34, and Lot I-37. Vehicles must display the proper parking permit for the lot in addition to being actively charging in order to park at a charging station.

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Rideshare

511NYRideshare is sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation with the goal of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality in New York.