UB Car Free
Why leave your car at home?
- It’s good for our environment. Motor vehicle emissions represent 31% of the total carbon dioxide, 81% of carbon monoxide and 49% of nitrogen oxides released in the U.S. (Source: Clean Air Council)
- Save some $$$ The cost of operating a car for one year is approximately $9,641 (Source: 2007 AAA estimate).
- Support UB’s commitment to achieve climate neutrality. UB President Simpson has signed a pledge by American college and university presidents to work toward reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- The cost of gas!
Transportation Services
Regular Campus Shuttles/Buses
- The UB Stampede! Ride the Stampede to get between campuses.
- Shuttles on campus move you where you need to go.
- Shuttles Downtown - The "UB BLUE LINE" is a newly merged route that connects the Downtown and South Campuses, without the hassle of connecting from shuttle to shuttle.
- Mall/Market Shuttle - Need to shop? Take the Mall/Market Shuttle to Tops, Wegmans and the Boulevard Mall on Wednesdays & Saturdays.
Zipcar - Students age 18+ and faculty/staff may have wheels when they want them. Low hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day.
Weekend/Holiday "Express Bus Home" - Parking and Transportation Services and D & F Travel is pleased to offer express transportation from UB's North Campus to Rochester, Syracuse and Albany, and direct service to New York City on select weekends and holidays throughout the semester.
UB CarFree Carpool Program - Alleviate some of the demand for parking, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce our environmental footprint, UB has implemented UB CarFree Carpool Program for faculty, staff and students.
NFTA Metro Rail Pass Program - eligible UB students, faculty or staff need to live within 3/4 of a mile of the NFTA Metro Rail line, or have responsibilities that require travel between the South and Downtown campuses to apply for this program.
Taxi 
- UB has established a partnership with Buffalo Transportation, a local taxicab company, to provide safe, convenient transportation at a flat rate for UB students, faculty and staff to popular locations. Buffalo Transportation accepts Campus Cash.
Rideshare
- Find a colleague or fellow student to share the commute.
Ride the Metro
- Pre-tax savings on an NFTA transit pass are available to State employees.
Biking
Bicycling at UB - There are racks to support over 600 bicycles on campus and bike racks on each UB Stampede bus.
Walking
Walk, walk, walk! Walking is good for your health and the environment and it is FREE! Find out what destinations on campus can be reached On Foot/In Under 10 minutes.