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 click the link for Buffalo State's Transportation Services.
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. Please click here for more information about walking on Buffalo State's beautiful campus.
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. Please click here for more information about bike-share services and other great programs for biking that Buffalo State promotes.
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. Please click here for more important information.
Access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is an important consideration for owners of alternative energy vehicles. Buffalo State provides six EV charging stations for use by students, employees or visitors, free of charge. Two charging stations are located in Lot R-3, adjacent to the Burchfield Penney Art Center, two in Lot R-4 at Cleveland Circle and Rockwell Road and two in lot R-12 near the Technology Building.
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.
