Bikeshare bikes are back for spring, free for two hours a day
The Binghamton University bikeshare program is back for spring. The bikes are located in four locations on the main campus. Visit the bikeshare website to find a location near you. Bikes can go to any destination but need to be returned to one of the four (C4, Lecture Hall, Hinman and East Gym) bike hubs when the ride is complete. A fee will be charged for bikes left outside of the designated areas.
To ride, you will need to download the free Koloni app to join and reserve. The app will then provide instructions on how to unlock a bike. Bikes may be reserved at no charge by students, faculty and staff for two hours a day. It will cost $5 an hour after the free period.
Update vehicle information with Parking Services
As interest in electric vehicles continues to grow, TAPS requests that you update your vehicle information in order to have a clearer understanding of the demand on campus.
Fuel type is now a required selection under your permit in the Transportation and Parking Services portal. To add fuel type for your vehicle, follow the step-by-step instructions below.
- Navigate to https://binghamton.t2hosted.com/cmn/auth_ext.aspx and log into your parking account
- Click VEHICLES at the top of the page
- From the list of vehicles, click the license plate number for your current vehicle
- Click the Edit button to update the information for that vehicle
- Make sure all information is correct and all fields are complete, then click the Next button
- Update the fuel type for the vehicle, then click the Next button
- If appropriate, repeat the process for any additional vehicles
Questions can be directed to parking@binghamton.edu. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and will help TAPS meet the needs of our campus community.
How to use Flowbird, the pay-by-phone metered parking app
Due to low usage and high maintenance, the traditional coin meters located in Lot C, E, F, F2, H, V and Z are scheduled to be replaced. TAPS will begin transitioning all traditional coin meters to Flowbird spaces beginning March 10. For more information on how to download and use the Flowbird app, click here.
Spring 2025 OCCT and BC Transit service
OCC Transport (OCCT) will begin full service for the spring semester Tuesday, Jan. 21. A limited Welcome Back service will run Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday Jan. 20. The OCCT schedules are posted on the OCCT website. Download the ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.
Broome County (BC) Transit operates between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. BC Transit routes and schedule information are available at the BC Transit website.
Reminder, it is required to scan your University ID upon entering OCCT or BC Transit buses.
Parking on campus during snowfall
TAPS reminds the campus community that, even during snowfall, vehicles are prohibited from parking in commuter lots between midnight and 5 a.m. In addition, the Visitor's Paid Lot and Lot LT must be empty between 5 and 7 a.m. if the green light is on. These rules are in place for snow removal purposes.
Vehicles parked in commuter lots during these times will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you need to leave your car on campus overnight, there are 24-hour “R” lots available for parking. See the parking map for 24-hour “R” lot locations.
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TRANSIT
Spring transit schedules
OCCT schedules are posted on the OCCT website. Download the ETA SPOT application for real-time bus tracking information.
BC Transit operates between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. BC Transit routes and schedule information are available at the BC Transit website.
PARKING
Purchase your parking permit
You can purchase your parking permit online at the Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) portal. It’s easy and convenient! To log in, you will need your Binghamton University ID
and Two Factor Authentication (2FA).
First time permit buyer? You must first register your vehicle online with the University. If you are a returning customer, log in, follow the step-by-step instructions and confirm that your vehicle and contact information is up to date.
TAPS utilizes License Plate Recognition (LPR), a plate-recognition technology that virtually associates Binghamton University parking permits to a license plate. Vehicle information can be updated from your online account at any time. See the campus map for parking lot locations and which lot designations correspond with your permit type. Parking Services will closely monitor lot availability and will update the TAPS website with which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus.
Parking availability
TAPS closely monitors parking lot availability. TAPS surveys and counts unoccupied
parking spaces every two hours, Monday through Friday. With this data, TAPS updates a parking availability table. The table shows which parking lots have available space during peak times on campus
and an average of how many open spaces are in a lot during a time frame.
Parking on campus is busiest during peak class times, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is always available space, but it is not always right next to a destination. If you are having trouble finding a spot, parking spaces are available in Lot G1 and ZZ North/South. See the campus map for parking lot locations. The campus shuttle stops near each of these locations to transport you closer to your specific destination.
The University also offers convenient alternative transportation options. OCCT, BC Transit and carpooling with 511NY Rideshare make it easy to get around campus and the community.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Bikeshare
Want to ride a bike without having to bring your own to campus? Binghamton University
Transportation and Parking Services has partnered with Koloni to bring a bikeshare program to campus.
Free bike repairs on campus
Two bicycle fix-it stations are now on campus, located at the bike rack next to the Lecture Hall and the bike
rack in front of C4. These stations have common tools needed to do bike repairs yourself.
Another option is the Binghamton University Bike Shop. The Bike Shop, located in UU-112 across from Dunkin' in Tillman Lobby, offers free bike repairs and maintenance. Bikes can be brought to the shop by appointment by emailing bicycle@binghamtonsa.org.
